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"It is as if our kids turn thirteen and someone says, 'You got this' . . . Only that is entirely wrong." - Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington, authors of Grown & Flown - How to Support your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults
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In this space we share advice, resources and information that reinforces that there is a place for everyone, and our kids (and we, their parents) are amazing just as they/we are.
NEW - Below are resources specifically addressing COVID-19 and how it has affected how we parent.
Parenting in the Era of Covid-19
Local Resources
211 is the best source of up to date, relevant information.
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National Resources
Articles
The Agony of Social Distancing for Adolescents - by Lydia Denworth
The Funniest and Most Talented Family on the Internet - (to provide levity and laughter in an otherwise sad time)
Anxiety & Coping with the Coronavirus - Managing worry, your kids' and your own - Child Mind Institute
ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Making Caring Common - What 315 College Admissions Deans are Looking for this year
College Professors Advice for Online Learning – How to Sit in the Front Row
ABOUT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
How to Make Friends When You Are Stuck at Home
Teens Mental Health Needs – Lisa Damour (Author of Under Pressure)
ABOUT SELF CARE & STRESS MANAGEMENT
Equipping Families – Stress and Curiosity – The YouSchool
ABOUT SUPPORTING OUR KIDS IN MAKING THEIR OWN DIFFERENCE
Poll Heroes – How the next generation is making a huge impact in this election year
Webinars
Dr. Lisa Damour: Coping in a Pandemic
The College Search and COVID-19 with Jeff Selingo Webinar (Part 1)
College Admissions and the Coronavirus with Jeff Selingo Webinar (Part 2)
10 Tips for Parents on Sheltering in Place without Losing Your Mind - Julie Lythcott-Haims
Academic Resources
ACT Student and Parent Resources
Khan Academy Remote Learning Resources
Campus Reel - A great site for virtual tours and inside information about thousands of colleges and universities
Recreation Resources
Great Fitness Videos for all age levels
3 Months of free guitar, ukulele or bass lessons from Fender
Seeking to Understand
Girls in particular
College
