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Parenting2Day
In the fall of 2008, the
Warren County Interagency Collaboration Committee
conducted a parent survey in order to learn more about
the struggles and concerns faced by the parents in our
region. The results of the survey were used to identify
resources for parenting concerns such as
discipline,
growth and emotional health,
kids’ safety,
and
family communications. The following links provide
information on these topics, as well as information on
local resources.
Discipline
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http://www.extension.org/ Parenting topics from A-Z
(cradle to curfew); ages &
stages; behaviors; joys & challenges, plus Ask the Expert
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/discipline.html
Focus on discipline for
children of different ages
Growth and Emotional Health
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/index.html Focus
on emotional concerns
and tough topics; communication; positive parenting;
stepparenting; also in
Spanish
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/index.html Focus on
growth; growing up;
communication; learning and play; sleep; also in Spanish
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http://family.samhsa.gov/ Simple and comprehensive
family guide on key
concerns about children/teen behaviors and health
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http://www.extension.org/ Parenting topics from A-Z
(cradle to curfew); ages &
stages; behaviors; joys & challenges, plus Ask the Expert
Kids’ Safety
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http://www.drugfree.org/teenbrain Interactive site
captures teen behaviors
complete with sound effects and videos
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http://www.drugfree.org/# Interactive, comprehensive;
what to do if for parents;
parent tool kit; separate sections for kids, teens, parents;
current hot topics: teens
& technology; OTC Drugs; teens & stress; accessible in 6
languages
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http://www.netsmartz.org/ Interactive cyber-safety site
for all ages; separate
sections for kids, teens, parents
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http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents.shtml
Resources to make life
simpler for moms,
dads and grandparents on child care and support, education
and health issues,
safety and crime prevention, and youth employment.
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http://www.extension.org/ Parenting topics from A-Z
(cradle to curfew); ages &
stages; behaviors; joys & challenges, plus Ask the Expert
Family Communications
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http://moneytalks4teens.ucdavis.edu/ Interactive
financial learning site teens
can use independently features games and videos on key
topics of interest to
teens: buying a car; bank accounts; credit/debit cards; also
in Spanish
· www.theantidrug.com
Direct ways to communicate with teens; teens and stress
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http://www.extension.org/ Parenting topics from A-Z
(cradle to curfew); ages &
stages; behaviors; joys & challenges, plus Ask the Expert
Local and State Resources
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http://www.nysnavigator.org/ Resources for grandparents
and relatives raising
children
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/community/ Focus on health
concerns, and links
to other New York State resources
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http://www.co.washington.ny.us/s_phone.htm Phone numbers
for Washington
County services and resources
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http://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments.asp Links to
Saratoga County
departments, services, and resources
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http://www.co.warren.ny.us/da/vap/serv.php/default.php#crisis
Phone numbers
for Warren County departments, services, and resources
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http://hamiltoncounty.com/planningtools/links.cfm Phone
numbers and links to
Hamilton County departments, services, and resources
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http://www.co.essex.ny.us/departments.asp Links to Essex
County departments
and services
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http://www.gap-net.org/warren.asp Links to health,
education, parenting
resources in Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton, and
Essex Counties |
