Parent Resources
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HOMEWORK HELP:
Live online tutoring is available every day from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM PST. All you need is a County of Los Angeles Library card and an internet connection. If you do not have a library card, apply online at: https://lacountylibrary.org/library-cards/
Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. http://main.lacounty.ca.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp
Additional free resources are available at either:
https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/center/learningexpresslibrary/school-center-ccss/home/middle-school or https://www.khanacademy.org/
Parent Education Workshops by Ludington Institute Family Enrichment:
Top 5 Ways To Raise A Healthy Teenager
Tips and Tools: Keeping Your Teenager Safe on Social Media
Improve Your Grades: Study Skills and Test Taking
Social Media Apps and Terms
Setting Limits Boundaries with Your Teenager
Drug Use and Abuse:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at/
California Department of Education website on alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and prevention.
http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/index.php
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) site for teens and their parents about the dangers of drug use. Includes facts, games, and stories.
http://parentingteens.about.com/od/teendruguse/Teen_Drug_Use_and_Abuse.htm
Drug use and abuse resources for parents who may be dealing with teen drug use and abuse.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/
Covers the different reasons young people abuse drugs and how to prevent the problem.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm
Drug abuse facts. Recognizing the signs, symptoms, and effects of drug abuse and addiction.
http://www.drugfree.org/
Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.theantidrug.com/
Parenting site launched by the White House of National Drug Control Policy.
http://www.promoteprevent.org/
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention.
Bullying:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyfaq.asp
The Frequently Asked Questions about bullying are extracted from key concepts presented in the California Department of Education's publication titled "Bullying at School."
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
Learn about how to respond to bullying by participating in games, viewing webisodes, and listening to real life stories.
https://www.ncpc.org/resources/bullying/
Resources for parents about bullying.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.com/
The Stop Bullying Now intervention is based on the work of many researchers in bullying prevention including England's Smith and Sharp.
Cyber Bullying:
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
What cyberbullying is, how it works, and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies.
http://www.cyberbullying.us/
Provides cyber bullying statistics, downloads, fact sheets, stories, cases, research, resources, strategies, and solutions to help you stop online cruelty.
https://www.ncpc.org/resources/cyberbullying/
A public advertising campaign aimed at preventing cyberbullying.
http://www.cyberbullyingprevention.com/
Bullying is no longer on the playgrounds -- it has moved to cyber space.
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
This site is an easy read for kids and it has a section that gives to parents on how to discuss cyberbullying with their kids.
https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/blog/digital-safety-staying-safe-online.html
This article gives a general overview of several dangers on the Internet, such as child online safety, social media safety, etc. Helpful for parents and teachers to reference.http://backgroundchecks.org/cyber-bullying-helping-the-bullied-stopping-the-bullies.html
Cyberbullying: The Definitive Guide