Resources

The following links offer additional information and ideas for our volunteers and parents.

The Power of Conversation

Benefits of Family Dinner Conversations http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/family_dinners.shtml 

10 Steps to the Perfect Conversation  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-van-edwards/10-steps-to-the-perfect-conversation_b_8994516.html

“When Teenagers Bristle at ‘How Was School?’” – column in NY Times   http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/14/well/family/when-teenagers-bristle-at-how-was-school.html?_r=0

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lisa-damour-parents-tips-conversation-children-about-school-day/

How to have great dinner conversations with your kids  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/great-dinner-conversations-with-your-kids/2014/07/29/32ac6460-0c33-11e4-8c9a-923ecc0c7d23_story.html

The Power of Love and Nurture  https://www.powerofpositivity.com/behaviors-people-unloved-as-children/

Developing a Love for Learning

Kids who become readers become lifelong learners.  http://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/intelligent-creative-child/child-loves-read

A growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, develops a love for learning.   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smart-parents/growth-mindset-parenting_b_6951252.html

Resources from the author or Mindset are available here:  https://www.mindsetworks.com/mindset/mindset-resources-general

There are scientifically proven ways to help your kids become a better learner that might surprise you. http://nurtureshock.com/

If you don’t have time to read the book, the following 3-minute video is a helpful overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DoBYtMDvW-0

Six ways to Encourage your Children to Love Reading – Click Here to read the Article. 

One article in particular states that games that help a child’s reasoning ability and processing speed can boost a child’s IQ more than a year of schooling. Faster and quicker thinking helps build more confident learners.  http://www.nurtureshock.com/IQLeaps.pdf

Maintaining Physical Health and Nutrition

10 Tips on Helping Your Kids Get Out the Door in the Morning, Well-fed and On Time. Click Here 

Nutritious Meals your Kids will Love Click Here

Five Ways to Keep your Kids Active https://health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/2017-08-04/5-ways-to-keep-your-kids-active

Keeping Kids Active – http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/keep-kids-active/

Top 10 Reasons Kids should Exercise – Click Here

Healthy menu planning – https://www.superhealthykids.com/

Eating is a metacognitive event – what you think as you eat makes a difference.  https://vimeo.com/163412281

Getting enough sleep is key to physical health.  http://figur8.net/baby/2009/10/26/nurture-shock-chapter-2-the-lost-hour/

Stages of Child Development and Child Safety

Ages and Stages of Child Development. https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ages-stages/#.WnN2YqinFyw

Six Stages of Child Development – Click Here

Tips and Reminders on Keeping your Child Safe  – https://www.consumernotice.org/products/child-safety

Parenting Resources and Information on developmental stages of growth – Click Here

Recognizing the Importance of Spiritual Growth

The No. 1 Reason Teens Keep the Faith as Young Adults.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-briggs/the-no-1-reason-teens-kee_b_6067838.html

Being involved in a church is good for your health (both physical and spiritual)  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-briggs/the-no-1-reason-teens-kee_b_6067838.html

Harvard study showing the importance and benefits of teaching our kids about spiritual values. Click Here

Building a Strong Sense of Family

Resources for Single Moms

https://thelifeofasinglemom.com/

Teaching Your Kids about Money

http://faithandfinancesforkids.com/  – Great system for teaching kids as young as 3 about money.

Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse and Neglect

Thank you to Becky Jones for the time and research she put into creating this  Resource page. We also recommend the following books:

Defuse: A Mom’s Survival Guide for More Love, Less Anger

The Power of a Positive Mom, Revised and Updated By Karol Ladd A special donation is made to Engage for every purchase of this book.

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