Here are some articles and resources I put together when I was looking for more information on this topic. PDF
ADHD for parents. Here are some articles and resources I put together when I was looking for more information on this topic. PDF
Help your child learn to calm themselves while playing video games! They learn strategies to settle down to be able to keep playing! It is research-based and has support resources for parent, too. Check out Mightier HERE. Note: There is a cost to this program.
Anxiety
General information from Parent and Child magazine. CLICK HERE
Ways to help kids with anxiety at school. CLICK HERE
Time magazine examines the rise in anxiety in children. CLICK HERE
Using MindYeti to learn Mindfulness techniques. CLICK HERE
Here are some articles and resources I put together when I was looking for more information on this topic. PDF
Autism
What is autism? Watch this video to see how autism affects others but how we are all still the same. Great for kids! CLICK HERE Autism Society of Indiana: This organization helps support families dealing with autism. For more information, contact Christine Belviy at 1-800-609-8449 ext. 808 or email her at [email protected].
REACH-IN Autism Parent Support Group: Meets Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 pm at Northside Christian church in New Albany. Contact Tracy Brown at 812-736-9276 or CLICK HERE.
Hopebridge: 812-258-9802. New Albany. Takes Indiana Medicaid. CLICK HERE
Adapt for Life: 812-590-2157. Jeffersonville. Takes Indiana Medicaid. CLICK HERE
i-ABA: 502-417-9830. New Albany. Only takes a waiver. CLICK HERE
Calm-Down Strategies
Get Grounded PDFVideo ABC Calm-Down PDF Video Square Breathing PDFVideo Push, Pull, Dangle PDFVideo Tapping PDFVideo Circle of Control PDF How Big is my Problem? PDFVideo Upset Thermometer PDF Help your child learn to calm themselves while playing video games! They learn strategies to settle down to be able to keep playing! It is research-based and has support resources for parent, too. Check out Mightier HERE. Note: There is a cost to this program.
e-Cigarettes/Vaping
Find out information about e-cigarettes and vaping. CLICK HERE
Grief and Loss
Sleep can affect how people deal with grief and loss. CLICK HERE
Here are some articles and resources I put together on Biopolar Disorder help for parents when I was looking for more information on this topic. PDF
Divorce/Separation
New Beginnings: This is a program that provides support to parents of children involved in a troubling event (divorce or separation), providing tools to the parents to minimize the trauma that children may experience during this time and address multiple issues that may arise in their child’s developmental process. The cost is $15 (for the workbook) and the commitment is for 10 weeks for two hours a week. Call Our Place with questions at 812-945-3400 or email them at [email protected]. CLICK HERE
Books I have had recommended on the topic:Dinosaurs Divorce by Laurie Krasny Brown (better for younger children) and Getting Through My Parents' Divorce: A Workbook for Children Dealing with Divorce, Parent Alienation, and Loyalty Conflicts by Amy Baker and Katherine Andre (better for 3rd grade and older)
What do kids deal with when their parents divorce? Check out this two part article from Psychology Today: Part I CLICK HERE Part II CLICK HERE
Mental Health Disorders
Sleep can very much affect how people deal with things or how they cope with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, etc. Check out these resources on how to get help. CLICK HERE
Help your child learn to calm themselves while playing video games! They learn strategies to settle down to be able to keep playing! It is research-based and has support resources for parent, too. Check out Mightier HERE. Note: There is a cost to this program.
Special Education
Apps to use with special education children to improve skills. PDF