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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 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. 

• 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

Resources For Parents and Professionals

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

Civil Unrest- Rioting, and Violence

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

 Supporting children's mental well-being

• 44 Children's Books About Mental Well-being
• Supporting Children and Teens During the Holiday Season (NCTSN Resource)

Local and National Resources to Support Families and Providers: COVID-19 Pandemic 

Resources for Kids and Teens

• The Association For Child Life Professionals (activity sheets, coloring books, videos and more)
• Social Story for Children with Autism from Little Puddins
• The 2020 COVID19 Family Guide Book: Do it at home Coping skills and Activities (Association of Child Life Professionals)
  

My Active Child:

• Activities, Events, and Family Fun in Hampton Roads

Resources for Early Childhood Providers and Families:

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

Practical Discipline During Difficult Times:

• Positive Discipline Action Plan, with Jane Nelsen
• Conscious Discipline - Free Resources for All from Becky Bailey

 Network Peninsula Resources  (Hampton Roads)

• Peninsula Resources

Chesapeake Resources

School Nutrition Newsletter and food distribution information