Parent Resources
Learning Consultants and Resource Teachers from Catholic schools within the Northeast Deanery have been meeting regularly as a Professional Learning Team. One of their goals as experts in elementary education is to identify resources for all parents who are faced with various issues that often surface during the elementary school years.
Bookmark this page and refer back often for new links to current research and practical tips and tools for parents in areas such as kindergarten readiness, homework helps, gifted resources and learning difficulties. We will also regularly feature videos that are available for online viewing.
Catholic Faith Resources
Notre Dame Advocates for Catholic Schools
Kindergarten Readiness
http://www.education.com/topic/kindergarten-readiness/
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers information representing, on average, the age by which most children speaking one language will be able to do certain things. The website provides a reference chart for what a child should be doing and activities to improve skills.
Excellent books for early readers:
Early Readers Resources:
Information about children's health, development and behavior: http://kidshealth.org/parent/
Articles and activities related to social and emotional development: http://brightfutures.org/mentalhealth/
Learning Disabilities
St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, Inc.
ADHD
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential by Peg Dawson, EdD and Richard Guare, PhD
Children & Adults with ADD (CHADD): http://www.chadd.org
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association: http://www.add.org
ADDitude Magazine for People with ADD:
ADDvance OnLine Resource for Women & Girls with ADD:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder link for the National Institute of Mental Health:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
One ADD Place
Learning Disabilities Association of America -- The world's leading website on learning disabilities and AD/HD: http://www.ldanatl.org/
Comprehensive resource with information about AD/HD:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/guide/
Special Education Resources
Archdiocese of St. Louis Department of Special Education: http://archstl.org/education/page/special-education-schools-and-centers
Special School District of St. Louis County: http://ssdmo.org/
Gifted Education Resources
St. Louis Gifted Resource Council:
Browse this blog by the author/director of The Screenagers Movie - great tips for having conversations with your kids about their digital life.
Homework Helps
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm
http://www.factmonster.com/homework/
http://www.education.com/topic/homework-help/
Homework Hub:
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/
Math Helps:
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/islandchasesubtraction.html
Tips for Back to School!
www.schoolfamily.com/back2school
http://familyfun.go.com/back-to-school
Featured Videos
Our expert Learning Consultants will browse the huge library of online videos and regularly highlight those that would be most useful for parents. Visit the Featured Videos page to learn more.
Health and Safety
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
http://www.cardinalglennon.com
SSM DePaul Health Center
http://www.ssmhealth.com/depaul
HealthyChildren.org: Ages & Stages
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/Pages/default.aspx
Baby-Proofing Your Home - the Definitive Guide
http://www.improvenet.com/a/baby-proofing-your-home
Keep Kids Safe from Preventable Injuries
http://www.safekids.org/safetytips
Kids' Guide to Home Safety
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/home-safety-for-kids.php
Home Fire Prevention & Safety Tips
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/
Fire Safety and Prevention for Kids
http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Fire-Prevention-Preparedness-and-Recovery.17335.html#kids
Parents Central: From Car Seats to Car Keys - Keeping Kids Safe
http://www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm
Distracted Driving Prevention Toolkit - for Parents
https://www.kanetix.ca/distracted-driving-toolkit#parents
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