As a couples or marriage counselor, my first question is, “Do you have kids?” If, “Yes,” then I want to know how the children are doing. Children and their health reflect the quality of their parents and their parents ability to have a good relationship and to keep a home and a family secure. If the kids are good, my job working to improve their relationship is more focused. However, when the children are troubled in some way, school performance isn’t good, they don’t have extra-curricular activities, they are angry, depressed or anxious, I know that I need to make sure they are protected. Children don’t have certain choices. And, when working with a parent or parents, I consider myself part of the community which protects and nurtures their growth. So, here is a list of some of the best sources of child development and parent support today. Enjoy! And, if you have more to recommend, please leave a comment so that I can add to my list.
* See top two
PARENTING RESOURCES
The Momentous Institute ~ The Dallas Beneficiary of the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament
http://momentousinstitute.org/blog/our-favorite-parenting-resources
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
http://www.albertafamilywellness.org/
*Gordon Neufeld, PhD ~ Online University in Eight Languages
Michael Gurian, PhD ~ Gender Specific Brain Development and Schooling
*Search Institute
http://www.search-institute.org
Free Lists to Download of Developmental Assets by Age
https://page.search-institute.org/40-developmental-assets
https://www.search-institute.org/product/the-asset-approach-40-elements-of-healthy-development-2017-update/
https://www.search-institute.org/product/when-parents-ask-for-help-everyday-issues-through-an-asset-building-lens/
https://www.search-institute.org/product/40-developmental-assets-tablet/http://www.search-institute.org/assets/
http://www.search-institute.org/assets/
Parenting Website: http://mvparents.com/
The Great Parenting Show
http://greatparentingshow.com/resources.html
Harvard ~ Center on the Developing Child
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/
Harvard Parenting Project ~ Recommendations from Practical Research
www.hsph.harvard.edu/chc/parenting
http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/raising-teens/pdfs/raising_teens_report.pdf
USA.gov Site
Hello
How can I access your PDF materials? I’m a pastor and I’m very interested in learning more about the topics of youth development.
Thank you so much, Pastor Joyce. I am honored to help in any way I can. I will send you an email.
Best wishes,
Heather