Hello everyone.  This week’s Around The Web puts a focus on early childhood development.  Take a look at two great resources.

Zero To Three

Zerotothree.org  I found this website a few years ago when my youngest was still a toddler.  It’s for professionals, policy makers and parents so the resources are kind of a mixed bag.  They have a “download of the week” on the right sidebar which is currently a handout on 24-30 months.  My favorite is the interactive “Baby Brain Map” just above that.  Try it out!

My recent post on family addiction issues has prompted me to check for online resources about the family violence.  I was pleased to find several websites to share.  These were all found with just a search for “family violence resources” if you would like to explore further on your own.

Office for Victims of Crime

In the age of computers, you can’t be too careful when it comes to violence in your home.  An abuser is likely to find all sorts of ways to keep tabs on everyone, including online searches.  The Office for Victims of Crime site offers a warning about this and some ways to get around it.  Smart advice for people who are just trying to be safe in their own home.  Also, several publications, info on national organizations, and other websites all just on the front page.

Greetings everyone.  Today’s Around The Web is about talking with your kids.  Yes, you know how to talk, but do you feel uncomfortable talking about highly personal or difficult topics like sex or drugs and alcohol?  You wouldn’t be alone if you did.

You may also need to take a look at your general style of communication to make sure you are setting the stage for healthy exchange of ideas and feelings.  In other words, make sure you aren’t shutting down communication because of the way you speak and the tone you set.  We do the best we can as parents, but I know I appreciate a brush-up on communication.  We take it for granted because we are used to our own habits.

I heard a public service announcement this week about cyber safety for kids and I thought that was a great idea for this week’s Around The Web.  I have two resources.  One is really loaded with other great websites to check out.  The other is a well-made longer online document that parents can read.

In light of the news about Phoebe Prince’s bullying and suicide, I’ve decided to dedicate this Around The Web to resources about bullying.

Hi, folks.  I can’t tell you how excited I am that spring officially begins in just a few days.  I don’t know what it’s been like in your neck of the woods, but in my hometown we’d had more than enough winter before January was half-over.

This is your newest Around The Web summary.  You’ll find fun tips on improving family mental health and a great website by the US Department of Health and Human Services.  Take a closer look by clicking the highlighted link.

I have two very fine resources for you this week.  One is for talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, another helps learn about coping skills and the human brain.  These are pretty interesting, so I hope you enjoy them.

Happy weekend, everyone. I have another installment of Family Mental Health Around the Web ready for you to enjoy. Today I’m bringing you a website about kids’ health and another about mental health information and advocacy:

Kidshealth.org

Kidshealth.org is a website created by Nemours, a large non-profit children’s health organization. The website is divided into three main areas – for parents, for teens, and for kids. The great thing here is that each section is written for the age level of the reader. It’s a mix of serious information and some fun topics like sports, sports journals written by real kids, and quizzes. One major bonus point from me on the easy sidebar! I’ve seen a few websites with much more confusing navigation, so I’m pleased this is better. Also, you can sign up for a free weekly Kidshealth newsletter to get the latest on raising healthy kids.

Hello, everyone!  I hope you all enjoyed last week’s inaugural edition of Around the Web.  Today I’ve collected a few more websites you can bookmark on your computer.  These resources cover ADHD and a positive websites for girls.

ADD and ADHD have been in the spotlight the last several years. I’ve found a few resources for information about the condition and ways you can help your child manage their daily life.  The NIMH US government website has a long extensive page about ADHD. It lists twelve questions and two places for citations and resources. Everyday Health just put out an article listing 12 Ways to Help Your Child Cope With ADHD. This is a helpful list whether you are trying to go without medication or if you are working with medication. You won’t go wrong using some or all of these positive methods.

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Today I’m trying something that I hope can become a regular feature. Sometimes, finding current news and resources on family mental health issues can be tough. I will gather a few goodies that I find, give you a brief introduction, and provide a link for you to check out the original source. Hopefully, you and I will gradually collect a wealth of good reading for us to refer to whenever we need it. Also, if you have a great resource or interesting article to share, let me know and I’ll try to include it if it seems appropriate. Here’s your first Around The Web summary.