Web Resources

No matter what your child's age or stage of development, you can increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in parenting.

The web resources, podcasts and videos on this page have been collected from our best practice partners in parenting education. Access the resources below and check out our practical parenting tips and printable handouts  for more information. If you are interested in a particular parenting topic, or want to chat with a parent educator, please contact our community outreach coordinator and parent educator at (757) 668-9304 or email Michele.Tryon@CHKD.org.   

Web Resources, Podcasts and Videos

Sponsored by national organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of children and families. 

• HOPE - Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - Tufts University 
• 19 Videos from The Center for the Developing Child - Harvard University 
• Zero to Three Organization podcasts
• Zero to Three Parenting Education
• Special Education Websites - Virginia Department of Education

Education and Information For Parents and Professionals: Trauma Resources 

• Trauma Research Foundation: Protecting the Well-Being of Our Children - Dafna Lender
• NCTSN Resources for Helping Youth to Cope with 4th of July Celebrations After a Shooting 
• NCTSN  Resources for Responding to the Robb Elementary School Shooting
• NCTSN Resources for Responding to Children and Teens about The War on Ukraine
• NCTSN (National Child Traumatic Stress Network) Resources for parents and professionals 
• NCTSN - When Terrible Things Happen for Students

Supporting Children's Emotional and Mental Well-being

• 44 Children's Books About Mental Well-being
• Emotional Safety (for children and teens) receiving a vaccine

Racial Inequities, Health Disparities and Talking to Children about Race

• The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health - The American Academy of Pediatrics
• Teaching Tolerance
• Racial Stress and Self-care for Parents
• Race and Racism: Using Your Power As A Parent to Support Children Ages Two to Five

Natural Disasters and Community Violence

• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Spanish - Conversando con Niños Sobre la Violencia: Sugerencias para Padres y Maestros 
• Disaster Distress Helpline- call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365

Local and National Resources to Support Families and Providers:

My Active Child

• Activities, Events, and Family Fun in Hampton Roads
• Childcare Aware - quality childcare information 

Resources for Early Childhood Providers and Families

• EVMS Minus 9 to 5 Collective Impact
• Resources757 operated by For Kids

Practical Discipline

• Conscious Discipline - Free Resources for All from Becky Bailey

Network Peninsula Resources (Hampton Roads)

• Peninsula Resources
• A Guide Book for Supporting Your Child In Life and Learning (Alternatives Inc.)