Parenting Resources
Not much in this life is harder or more rewarding than parenting. It truly does take a village! Check out the below for some resources for wherever you are on this journey.
- The Parent Trust for Washington Children has a parenting coaching hotline available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, by calling: +1 (800) 932-HOPE (4673)
- The Parenting Toolkit includes a multitude of videos, articles, and advice on a wide range of parenting topics and age groups
- Positive Discipline parenting classes at Bellevue College (in-person and virtual options)
- The Incredible Years parenting courses can be found online or in-person
- Common Sense Media’s parental guides are a wealth of knowledge and information regarding social media, entertainment, online games, and security features
- Resources around sleep and bedtime routines:
- The Sleep Foundation – Bedtime Routines for Children
- Raising Children’s How to Sleep Better for Children & Teens
- Nurture & Thrive’s Science-Backed Bedtime Routines
- Highly recommended apps for sleep stories, bedtime meditations, and sleep sounds for kids:
- Calm Kids
- Moshi Kids
- Headspace for Kids
- Stop, Breath & Think Kids
- Children’s Sleep Meditations
- Resources around puberty:
- Teaching Elementary School Children About Their Bodies *They also provide helpful tips for other ages too!
- Talking to Your Child About Puberty
- The Healthy Bodies Toolkit
- Books to check out to see if they would be a good fit for your student and your family:
- Girl to Girl: Honest Talk About Growing Up and Your Changing Body
- The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls *You can also get a journal for your child to work through that goes along with this book!
- The Girls’ Body Book: Everything Girls Need to Know for Growing Up!
- Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls
- Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys
- Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys
- What’s Going On Down There?: A Boy’s Guide to Growing Up