CUB RUN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
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Character Development Resources
Character Counts
Learn about the Six Pillars of Character Counts!
RudeBusters
Manners and Character Development
The Goops
Manners, character and family connections
Counseling and Developmental Concerns
ADHD
Information from the National Institute for Mental Health
Child Anxiety
Great resources for parents of kids with jitters, worries, willies and fears
KidsHealth
Staying healthy while growing body and mind
Natural High
Drug abuse prevention and information.
Office on Children and Youth
Harrisonburg area group specializing in resources to help families with children and youth.
Red Ribbon Week Campaign
Drug abuse prevention program at Cub Run
Sesame Street helps families and children with Grief
A great site to help parents guide children through grief and loss
Worry-wise Kids
Helpful website about childhood anxiety
AbleDifferently
For children and families with special needs
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Site sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health
National Resource Center on ADHD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children and Adults with ADHD
Children's Mental Health Topics
Parent Trauma Resource Center
Helping parents help their child through trauma or loss.
Bullying and Social Aggression
Stop Bullying
Website to help parents and students prevent and stop bullying.
Relational Aggression **PARENTS ONLY
Need help with rumors, secrets, harassment, exclusion - it's all on this site.
Cyber-bullying Help
Mega Resource page for Bullying Content
Local family and child therapists
Family Life Resource Center
Joann Henderson, LPC
National Counseling Group - Harrisonburg
JMU Counseling Center
The Collins Center
Advocacy and therapy for children and families dealing with abuse.
Newman Avenue Associates
First Step
Supportive services for families struggling with domestic violence.
RMH Center for Behavioral Health
Matt Benin and Valeri Pineo at Harrisonburg Pediatrics
Career Sites for Kids
Virginia Education Wizard
Career and college resources for older children, teens, and adults
Virginia View Career Site
The Official Kids Site of the US Government
A safe place where kids can create, share and learn.
FOR KIDS!
PBS Kids - It's My Life
For grades 5-8, a GREAT interactive site with topics ranging from time management to sibling conflicts to puberty.
The Official Kids Site of the US Government
A safe place where kids can create, share and learn
Parenting Resources and Tools
Healthy Children
Parenting website sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Handi Points
Manage behavior at home in a fun way for the whole family!
Love and Logic
**See Mrs. Shoop to borrow great DVD's and books from Love and Logic!
Family Education
Activities, tools, games and organizers for parents
Parenting Guides
Great articles for parents on various topics
Sesame Street Parents
Games, guidance and other good stuff for parents of young children
Child Development Institute
Information for parents on child development, mental health, parenting and family health
National PTA website
iMOM
Online advice and support for Moms
Research article regarding "Over-parenting"
Just for Fun
Letterboxing
Family fun and adventure - cheap, easy and mysterious!
Geocaching
Real-world outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS technology
Online Safety for Kids
Connect Safely
Helping parents keep their kids safe online.
WebWise Kids
Equipping young people to safely use and enjoy the latest technology
Common Sense Media
Trustworthy information to help parents guide children in the world of media and technology
RCPS Net Safety Site
Tons of great links, downloads and videos to help parents keep their kids safe online
Free educational videos about internet safety
Child-proofing your internet-enabled gadgets
Recommended Books
Relational Aggression
List of great resources for helping kids with social problems.
Salvaging Sisterhood
A book about relational problems among girls
Queen Bees and Wannabees
A book about social dynamics among girls
Common Sense Parenting
Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety
Smart But Scattered
Helping kids reach their full potential!
For Girls
Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty
Self esteem activities for moms and daughters
Downloadable Self Esteem Booklet
Self esteem guide for moms of girls age 8-12
Supporting Academics
Read, Write, Think
Fun online tools to help kids with creative writing
Starfall
Fun, educational site for early readers
Tween Tribune
News and current events targeted at pre-teens encourages reading.
Solutions to Top 5 Homework Challenges
National PTA Website
Full of helpful information on a variety of parenting topics.
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