Family Life Resources

Links verified 2/2/2021

1. 7 Important Lessons for Teaching Kids About Credit.
Click Image to Enlarge		Teaching kids about credit early will help them build a foundation for responsible budgeting and spending, and help them learn about the financial burdens that can come with misusing credit. Use the printable credit card lessons to discover tips for teaching kids about credit. SEE MORE
2. Bibliotherapy.
Click Image to Enlarge		Bibliotherapy is the process of using books to help children think about, understand, and work through social and emotional concerns. This page is actually focused on the use of children's books to address behavior problems. SEE MORE
3. Family Summer Fun.
Click Image to Enlarge		Check out the summer safety tips and safety links. Be sure to check out the sizzling summer recipes.  SEE MORE
4. Financial Literacy for Kids to Teach Good Money Habits + Printables.
Click Image to Enlarge		This post shares 15 carefully selected games and activities to teach kids of all ages money management best practices to make more confident decisions when it comes to their wallets. SEE MORE
5. Financial Literacy for Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Kids NEED Financial Literacy: Use these Top 4 methods. SEE MORE
6. Funding Your Education.
Click Image to Enlarge		Provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs. It is designed for high school students and others considering entering a post secondary school for the first time. SEE MORE
7. Getting Ready for College Early.
Click Image to Enlarge		A`guidebook to help you and your children understand the steps you need to take during the middle and junior high school years to get ready for college. SEE MORE
8. Helpful Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Elementary School Students.
Click Image to Enlarge		The Ontario Ministry of Education and Training has prepared the following tips to help caregivers provide a stimulating learning environment outside the classroom. SEE MORE
9. How to Create a Learning Environment in the Home.
Click Image to Enlarge		"A learning environment is one where we adults show that we ourselves are continuous learners and allow then the kids the space to explore, try new things, and take learning as a fun and daily part of their life". SEE MORE
10. Including Your Child.
Click Image to Enlarge		All children can succeed with the right supports. And when you are raising a child with special needs, finding the right supports and information can make all the difference in your child's learning and development. SEE MORE
11. Kidsource.
Click Image to Enlarge		Articles and information that will help you raise your child from 6 to 18 years old. SEE MORE
12. Math and Money for Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		These free resources from Credit Donkey cover the essential concepts of finance in a way that kids can understand, and even have fun with. Find games, activities and printouts on saving, earning, borrowing, and more in this guide. SEE MORE
13. Museums and Learning.
Click Image to Enlarge		A guide for family visits. SEE MORE
14. Parents Guide to the Internet.
Click Image to Enlarge		Good introductory on topic; is intended to help parents--regardless of their level of technological know-how--make use of the on-line world as an important educational tool. The guide gives parents an introduction to the Internet and suggests how parents can allow their children to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards. SEE MORE
15. Parents Helping Teens.
Click Image to Enlarge		How can parents help students make life and work decisions after high school? SEE MORE
16. Partnership in Parenting.
Click Image to Enlarge		Articles to help you master parenting skills.  SEE MORE
17. Pool Safety Tips for Parents.
Click Image to Enlarge		Here are some basic swimming safety for kids and tips to ensure their entire family is safe at the pool. Take note, these tips could save you or your loved one’s life. SEE MORE
18. Preparing Your Child for College.
Click Image to Enlarge		It's never too early to think about college--about the benefits of a college education and about ways to put college within reach academically and financially. Throughout their school years, students make academic and other decisions that affect whether they will be eligible to enter college. You working with others can help your child make these decisions wisely. SEE MORE
19. Self Determination.
Click Image to Enlarge		Suggestions from the University of Washington to provide an education for students with a wide array of learning styles and accommodation requirements. The opportunity is to create a society that allows everyone to participate and contribute.  SEE MORE
20. Students and Financial Literacy.
Click Image to Enlarge		By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career come graduation time. SEE MORE