Parenting Resources

We have found the following organizations helpful when researching child development, health and well-being, and discussing complicated topics with children.

• Children’s Mercy of Kansas City
  • Tough topics
  • Mental health
  • Health and wellness
  • Talking to kids about diversity and inclusion
• An evidence based approach to potty training
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202205/an-evidence-based-approach-to-potty-training
• Healthy Children
  • American Academy of Pediatrics’ parenting website with information about physical, mental, and social well-being
• When Good Kids Play Bad Guys
  • https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/arts-and-craft-ideas/when-good-kids-play-bad-guy.html
• PBS
  • Talking to young children about Race and Racism
  • Emotions and self-awareness
  • Social skills
  • Literacy and math activities
• Violence Real and Imagined in Play
  • https://wildlilaccdc.tumblr.com/post/171878587726/violence-real-and-imagined-play-curriculum
• Talking to kids about Bodies, Identity, Health, and Safety
• A Dietitian’s Thoughts on Halloween Candy
  • https://www.sarahremmer.com/the-7-step-halloween-strategy-that-i-swear-by/
• Unicef
  • Parenting website with insights on child development and care, food and nutrition, health and well-being
  • Talking to kids about conflict and war