Various links and items that parents might find useful.
The US Department of Education's Parent's Resource Guide
This site focuses on internet safety, and has sections for parents, educators, and kids.
Internet Safety with Professor Garfield
Garfield the cat teaches about online safety, cyberbullying, judging whether an Internet site is giving facts or opinions and understanding the different types of media people are exposed to. This is jointly presented by the Virginia Department of Education, the Professor Garfield Foundation and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia.
Advertising is all around you, online, outside and on television. Who makes ads? How do they work? What do they want you to do? Here, using games, students can explore, discover, and learn all about ads. Presented by the Federal Trade Commission.
The Institute for Habits of Mind
Website features a network of people who are interested in learning about the Habits of Mind, developing the habits in their workplaces, and seeking opportunities for learning interdependently and internationally. Resources, quotes, etc.
Thoughtful work on building inner resiliency in children and teaching self-reflection and self-calming.
Author of Building Emotional Intelligence and founder of Inner Resilience Program.