Counselors' Page for Parents 2012-13
General Information/Links
General Information on the School Counseling Program
Kealakehe Elementary School Rules (coming soon)
DOE General Learner Outcomes (GLO) link
Stress Management site: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
Info on Attendance Policies (coming soon)
For Kindergarten Parents (coming soon)
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The Collaborative site for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning: Includes a section on how parents can support their children's social and emotional learning at home. http://www.casel.org Kelso's Choice: Conflict Management Skills http://kelsoschoice.com/ The Parent Line: The Parent Line is a free statewide confidential telephone line which offers support and information to parents and other caregivers. The phone line staff will help you problem-solve parenting challenges and child and adolescent behavior and development issues. Community resources information and parenting handouts are available. http://theparentline.org/ National PTA http://www.pta.org Tips and articles on topics related to parenting and school-home collaboration School Success Info.org - tips on how to support children's learning at home http://www.schoolsuccessinfo.org Child Development: detail about the common characteristics of children at each age and implications for classroom curriculum http://www.responsiveclassroom.org The Parent Institute is education's #1 source for family involvement information providing research-based products from an experienced team of professional writers, editors and education experts. Founded in 1989, the Institute publishes 28 national parenting newsletters and over 200 booklets, brochures and videos in English and Spanish. For more information, visit The Parent Institute website at http://www.parent-institute.com or contact Laura Bono at laura@parent-institute.com or 919-403-8887. The new Parents and Schools blog will feature insights of other experts who will share their thoughts and opinions. Offering as many as two new articles per week on important parent involvement topics, upcoming blog articles will discuss: "Breaking down the barriers to parent involvement?" "What's wrong with this picture?" "What success secrets do these people know?" "Parent involvement and at risk students?" "A few bad apple parents?" "The single greatest issue in education," and many more. Readers can view the blogs at www.parent-institute.com/blog. |
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What's new on KidsHealth! http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/heart.html KidsHealth in the Classroom Launches KidsHealth in the Classroom is pleased to offer teachers, school nurses, coaches, and guidance counselors a new online resource in time for the start of the school year. http://classroom.kidshealth.org Talking to Kids All parents need a little advice now and then. Get the lowdown on how to talk to your child about tough subjects, like sex, tobacco, and alcohol. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/positive/index.html All About Obesity The number of overweight and obese kids is growing at a phenomenal rate. Read on to find out how you can help to overcome overweight and obesity in your own children. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/weight/overweight_obesity.html Do You Know a Bully? No one likes a bully. Find out how to handle them in this article. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/bullies.html Bullying Powerpoint for Upper Elementary Students Bullying Powerpoint for Lower Elementary Students Bike Safety It's a beautiful day and the kids are home from school. It's a perfect day for a family bike ride, right? Read this article to find out why bicycle safety is so important and what you need to know to keep your kids safe. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/safety/bike_safety.html
Broken Bones Although many kids will have one at some point, a broken bone can be scary for parents and kids alike. To help make things a little easier when your child's next spill results in a fracture, here's the lowdown on what you can expect. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/broken_bones.html
All About Asthma Did you know that asthma is the number-one reason for kids chronically missing school? If your child has asthma, you're not alone. Find out how to take control of your child's asthma in the Asthma Center. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/centers/asthma_center.html
News - Anti-Vomiting Drug Helps Sick Kids Rehydrate An anti-vomiting drug called ondansetron helps dehydrated children vomit less and take in more fluids, and reduces their time in the ER, according to researchers. http://www.kidshealth.org/research/antivomiting_drug.html
News - Overweight Athletes With Ankle Problems at Greater Risk for Sprains Ankle sprains are common, and prior ankle injury and higher body weight may influence a teen athlete's risk of sprain, say researchers. http://www.kidshealth.org/research/ankle_problems.html Toddlers: Learning by Playing It might look like just child's play, but toddlers are hard at work learning important physical skills. During the toddler years, children master basic skills as they gain muscle control, balance, and coordination. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/general/toddler_play.html
Bike Safety 101 It's a beautiful day and the kids are home from school. It's a perfect day for a family bike ride, right? Read this article to find out why bicycle safety is so important and what you need to know to keep your kids safe. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/safety/bike_safety.html
All About Asthma Did you know that asthma is the number-one reason for kids chronically missing school? If your child has asthma, you're not alone. Find out how to take control of your child's asthma in the Asthma Center. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/centers/asthma_center.html
News - Girls Should See OB/GYN in Early Teens, Doctors Say To help teen girls learn how to maintain good sexual health, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is recommending that they see a gynecologist when they are 13-15 years old. http://www.kidshealth.org/research/obgyn_visit.html
Flying and Your Child's Ears For kids, that weird ear-popping sensation you feel when you fly can seem especially odd and even scary at first. But you can reassure your child that it's a common, normal part of flying. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/flying_ears.html
Is Your Home Safe? Although many people usually think of babies and toddlers when they hear the words "babyproofing" or "childproofing," unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in kids 14 years old and under, with more than a third of these injuries happening at home. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/childproof.html
News - Diagnosing ADHD in Elementary School Students According to researchers, the rates of ADHD diagnosis may vary widely depending on a child's age, gender, geographic region, teacher, and school district. http://www.kidshealth.org/research/adhd_school.html
News - Children Under 1 at Highest Risk for Dog Bites Young children may think of dogs as cute and cuddly, but dog bites account for numerous childhood injuries every year, say researchers. http://www.kidshealth.org/research/risk_dog_bites.html
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