The purpose of this site is to provide parents with resources to improve the social and emotional well-being of their children. NISD is not responsible for content on external websites.
Social Emotional Learning
CASEL - Educating Hearts, Inspiring Minds
Parenting
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers a wealth of information on issues pertinent to children and their families. Download fact sheets on topics such as The Adopted Child, Children and Divorce, Preparing for Adolescence, Children and Grief, Discipline, Children Who Wont Go to School, Stepfamily Problems and more.www.aacap.org
- Because I Love You (BILY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents with troubled children of any age. BILY promotes structure, consequences and consistency in raising our kids and we have helped thousands of families over the past 18 years. www.becauseiloveyou.org
- TOUGHLOVE International is a non-profit, self-help organization that provides ongoing education and active support to families, empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility for their actions. www.Toughlove.com
- Love and Logic is a program to help parents and teachers raise responsible kids. It follows a philosophy that allows children to grow through their mistakes and live with the consequences of their choices. www.loveandlogic.com
Coping Skills & Building Resilience
10 Ways Smart People Stay Calm
Developing Resiliency, Grit and a Growth Mindset
Mental Health Resources
Substance Abuse Concerns
Articles of Interest
Screen Time Changes the Structure of Children's Brains - 60 Minutes study
"Real Talks" The district's parental resources and information nights on a multitude of topics related to students
Please click here for a link to a list of community resources to assist families in addressing the emotional issues with students.