Social development resources
(organized alphabetically by topic)
ABUSE
· Child Welfare https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/promoting/parenting/
Website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, offering resources for preventing child abuse and neglect.
· Help for Parents: Hope for Kids http://www.helpandhope.org/index.html
An online resource supported by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services that offers information, help, and advocacy efforts for preventing child abuse and neglect.
· Child Abuse Education and Prevention
http://www.childhelp.org/pages/child-abuse-education-prevention-resources
A website sponsored by ChildHelp, offering resources for a variety of abuse topics including neglect, self-mutilation, suicide, sexual abuse, incest, assault, and more for caretakers, educators, and community members. Resources offered include all developmental levels.
ADHD
· ADHD.Com
http://adhd.com
An online community for families with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Here you will find information including summer camps and schools that specialize in working with ADHD children, hope, support, and tips.
· CHADD
http://www.chadd.org
CHADD is a non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This sight offers opportunities for collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education, and support, including scientific-based, evidence-based information about ADHD to parents, educators, professionals, and the general public.
ANGER
· Get Your ANGRIES Out http://www.angriesout.com/
A website which offers constructive anger management techniques for children, parents, couples, and teachers.
· Helping Children Learn to Manage Anger
https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/about-behaviour/anger/helping-
children-learn-manage-anger-other-resources
Sponsored by KidsMatter, these resources have been compiled for parents, caregivers and school staff who may beseeking further information about children and anger. A range of resources have been included involving multiple perspectives.
ANXIETY
· Anxiety Disorder Association of America
http://www.adaa.org
Professional website providing information, resources, professional therapist referrals, and much more for treating individuals with anxiety disorder.
· The Child Anxiety Network https://www.childanxiety.net/
This website provides thorough, user-friendly information for parents, teachers, and
healthcare professionals who work with children who experience anxiety.
· Helping Your Anxious Child (book) Editor: Ronald M. Rapee
ISBN-13: 9781572245754
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
If your child suffers from anxiety, the program in this book offers practical, scientifically proven tools that can help. Now in its second edition, Helping Your Anxious Child has been expanded and updated to include the latest research and techniques for managing child anxiety. The book offers proven effective skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to aid you in helping your child overcome intense fears and worries. You'll also find out how to relieve your child's anxious feelings while parenting with compassion.
BULLYING
· Stop Bullying.Gov http://www.stopbullying.gov/
A website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources offering information, prevention efforts, and multimedia resources for parents, educators, community members, and students regarding bullying.
· What Parents Can Do: Advice for Parents and Adults About How to Deal with Bullying
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/bullying/what-parents-can-do
Sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council, this website offers numerous resources for all stakeholders in education on how to offer prevention and support for the victims, bullies, and bystanders.
· The Bully Project http://www.thebullyproject.com/parents
An interactive online site for parents and educators alike to empower parents to find support for victims of bullying behaviors..
DEPRESSION
· Depression Resource for Parents http://www.yspp.org/downloads/resources/YSPP_depression_Final_low.pdf A downloadable print resource in PDF format compiled by the Youth Suicide Prevention Program and offering help to parents to identify symptoms of depression and offer interventions for support and healing.
· Depression Resource Center http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Depression_Resource_Center/Home.aspx
Website sponsored by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offering resources for parents in identification and treatment for students suffering from depression.
· The Depressed Child http://www.depressedchild.org/Resources/resources.htm
This website offers a wealth of resources on agencies and publications which focus on identification and treatment of depression in children.
· Depression in Children and Adolescents: Information for Parents and Educators http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedpdfs/depression.pdf
A downloadable, printable factsheet offering symptoms, resources, and agencies to support depression.
DIVORCE/SEPARATION
· Divorce and Separation http://kidsturn.org/kt/
A website for families who are experiencing divorce or separation, this resource offers workshops, publications, blogs, and professional advice to manage conflict and support healing.
· Divorce: A Parent's Guide for Supporting Children http://www.nasponline.org/resources/parenting/divorce_ho.aspx
An online site sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), this resource offers tips, strategies, and practical support for parents who are helping their children deal with divorce.
· Kids in the Middle http://www.kidsinthemiddle.org/
A website that provides comprehensive services for children struggling with the parents' divorce, separation, or remarriage.
EATING DISORDERS
· Parent Toolkit on Eating Disorders http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/parent-toolki
A website sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association, providing a print and interactive wealth of resources for parents.
GRIEF/LOSS
· Grief Resources for Parents
http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/tlc/griefresources
An online resource sponsored by Sesame Street offering downloadable and and interactive materials for military families and other situations where families experience grief. Information is also included about workshops and support camps for parents and children.
· The Center for Grieving Children http://grievingchildren.org/?page_id=154
A site offers a wealth of information, resources, and other links to agencies who provide support and assistance for children suffering from grief.
· All Kids Grieve http://allkidsgrieve.org/home.html
The purpose of this website project is to provide adults an excellent resource that will support them to support children as they experience grief.
PEER PRESSURE
· Teaching your Child to Resist Peer Pressure http://www.parentfurther.com/resources/enewsletter/archive/resist-peer-pressure
This website is sponsored by the Search Institute, provides everyday activities and supports for parents to help their students stand up to peer pressure.
· Dealing with Peer Pressure http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.html
A website specifically designed for kids to understand and deal with peer pressure. Also has tabs for parents and teens.
· Peer Pressure: Facts for Families pages http://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Facts_for_Families_Pages/Peer_Pressure_104.aspx
A printable resource provided by the American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offering tips and strategies for parents and children in dealing with the negative influences of friends and peers.
SELF-ESTEEM
· Resources to Help Build Your Child's Self-Esteem http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/resources-help-build-child-self-esteem
This website is provided by the National Center For Learning Disabilities and offers a wealth of information, tips and a variety of resources for parents to support students experiencing low self-esteem.
· Building and Nurturing Self-Esteem: Advice to Parents with Kids of All Ages http://www.parentfurther.com/resources/enewsletter/nurturing-self-esteem
A website sponsored by the Search Institute, providing everyday activities and supports for parents to nurture self-esteem at all age and developmental levels.