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Resources for Parents

We offer a wide variety of resources, including many publications, just for parents. All publications are research-based and thoroughly tested to meet our high standards.

 
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US News & World Report: Try to Become a Positive Parent

If you're making new years resolutions, US News & World Report has one for you - try to become a positive parent! Our website has been recommended as "a great do-it-yourself guide to sticky subjects such as discipline and communication."

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Free Online Resources
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Families With Teens Information Series

These online fact sheets cover topics that every parent of teens care about, like developing parenting skills, building the parent-teen relationship, facing tough issues, and preparing for the future.

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Tips for Talking with Your Child's Other Parent

This free online presentation gives parents ways to communicate that help them overcome their personal differences in order to focus on caring for their children. It is available in English or Spanish with "I Message" wallet cards to reinforce the message.

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Teen Talk Fact Sheet Series

The Teen Talk fact sheet series is designed to help parents talk with teens about challenging topics, including: alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, school, peer pressure, bullies, sports, employment, dating, and parties. Many are free and available online!

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Resources for Parents

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Building Family Strengths

Building Family Strengths gives you the basics every family needs to weather the hard times and make the good times even better! This colorful 52-page booklet is packed with information and fun activities that families can use every day.

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The Growing Season

This unique product gives parents of teens answers to everyday parenting dilemmas. It covers everything from decision making to dating and is available with or without a video.

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Learning from You: All Parents Are Teachers

This 16-page booklet offers practical, common-sense suggestions and ideas for parents, to better help their children succeed in school.

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We Agree: Creating a Parenting Plan

We Agree provides parents with the tools and strategies to make mutual decisions that meet the needs of their children as they parent apart.

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Positive Discipline

This easy to read, easy to use guide looks at some of the common parenting challenges parents may face from the birth of their child through their child's first days of school. It is available for purchase in English and Spanish; available as a free download in Hmong and Somali.

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Thriving With Your Teen

This series offers ideas for parents and parent educators to help strengthen relationships with teens, strategies for being an effective role model, and insight into what teens want their parents to know. Spanish language version available.

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