Web Resources for Parents

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 at (757) 668-9304 or email Outreach@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 Resources for Families 
• Special Education Websites - Virginia Department of Education

Education and Information For Parents and Professionals: Trauma Resources 

• NCTSN Fact-sheet Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism
• NCTSN Fact-sheet Talking with your Children about Islamophobia and Hate-Based Violence
• Healthy Children - How to Talk with Your Child About the Israel-Gaza War
• NCTSN Resources in Response to the War in Israel
• NCTSN Resources Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after Mass Violence
• 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

• Mental Health How Parents Can Help
• Mental Health Community Resources
• I Got This! - Activity Book for 3rd to 4th Grade Children - Physical, Social, Emotional and Mental Well-Being 
• 44 Children's Books About Mental Well-being
  

Racial Inequities, Health Disparities and Talking to Children about Race

• The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health - The American Academy of Pediatrics
• 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

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network Wildfire Resources
• Violence in Communities - Sesame Workshop (For Parents and Professionals working with young children)
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Disaster Distress Helpline  1-800-985-5990 - Toll-free, multilingual and confidential 24/7 crisis counseling 
  
  

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