Parent Resources

When disciplining or praising, if you know how to show love to your daughter, it will be all the more effective.

Check out this quiz to figure out your child's love language and learn more about parenting based on the results here.

Literacy and academic success are closely linked! No matter the age, this link is a great resource for practicing the art of reading.

Schedule a zoom call with some friends that you haven't talked to in a while. Make some snacks and enjoy laughing and catching up with your friends.

There is a lot of misinformation about Covid-19 and your kids might have questions, especially if they are getting most of their information from friends. Check out this tip from the World Health Organization about how to talk with your kids about Covid-19.

Si el idioma primario en casa es el español, es importante leer bastante en español para que sus hijos lean más en inglés y que les guste la lectura. Esta entrevista corta destaca la importancia de leer.

Para mejorar los grados, crecer en comprensión de lectura, pensar más profundamente y que se superen, lean las noticias en español.

Check out this article on ideas on creating and fostering habits to build a strong family culture.

https://www.npnparents.org/posts/1605,online-resources-for-covid-19-quarantine

Unplug and put your masks on and go for a long walk!

If mom and dad don't take care of themselves, it leaves no emotional reserve to care for the kids. Check out the next Covid-19 parenting tip from the World Health Organization about managing stress and staying calm.

En estos tiempos de confinamiento y educación a distancia, los padres tienen que aprender a ayudar y a apoyar a sus hijos. Vean este video (25:38 min) donde la trabajadora social Gabriela Fiszbein, LMSW responde a preguntas hechas por padres sobre la educación remota.

5 Tips for Parents on How to Improve Literacy

Encourage your kids to write letters by starting together and writing to a relative. Your kids will get practice writing and it will be fun to find a response in the mail. Some ideas are to share recipes, photos, stories, books, and movie recommendations.

Here is a quick 5 minute guided relaxation that includes a short progressive muscle relaxation technique followed by a short guided beach visualization (ocean wave sounds) to help you relax quickly. This can be used anytime you need to release some muscle tension quickly and quiet the mind

Illinois families with school-age children can now apply for extra money for food through the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). The fastest way for families to receive benefits is to complete the application for P-EBT available online at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access. (Click “Apply for Benefits” at the link.)

Las familias de Illinois con niños en edad escolar ahora pueden solicitar dinero extra para alimentos a través de la pandemia EBT (P-EBT). La forma más rápida para que las familias reciban beneficios es completar la solicitud de P-EBT disponible en línea en https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access. (Haga clic en "Solicitar beneficios" en el enlace).

We are all stuck together for much longer than we ever have been before and it's normal for our kids to start exhibiting some challenging behaviors.

Remember these tips from the World Health Organization. Redirect, Take a Pause, and Use Consequences. Check out the poster here.

Nuestra salud mental es muy importante para sentirnos bien y dar a los demás lo mejor de nosotros. Pedir ayuda es una acción muy valiente y no demuestra debilidad. Es muy normal que haya una baja en nuestra salud mental debido al la pandemia del coronavirus. Si Ud. O alguien que conoce necesita ayuda y apoyo para mejorar su salud mental por favor visite mentalhealth.gov para encontrar recursos apropiados.

Our mental health is very important to feel good and give others the best of us. Asking for help is a very courageous action and does not show weakness. It is very normal that there is a decline in our mental health due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. If you or someone you know needs help and support to improve their mental health, please visit the Kennedy Forum to find appropriate resources.

Help maintain order and normalcy in your home following these tips.

Join the challenge to spend time outside with your family this week. Bring blankets so you can lounge on the grass, snacks so you can take a break, and books so you can enjoy some time without screens. It may not be the warmest week, but all that means is you may need an extra sweatshirt. Spending time outside and offline is a sure way to be well rested and well adjusted for the week ahead, and it's much needed as a study in 2015 found kids spend an average of 4-7 minutes outside daily. #100HoursUnplugged

Families are all stuck inside together and let's be honest. We are driving each other nuts. Check out these tips from the World Health Organization about how to encourage positive behavior in your children.

¡Es cierto que hay comidas que le ayudan al cerebro! Lea este articulo para ver si ya los esta consumiendo y ayudar a que toda la familia este mas enfocada y saludable durante la cuarentena.

It's true. A lot of work is online, but we can still be wary of what's out there and what's accessed in the downtime.

Check Screenagers, working to alert parents of apps available to limit screen-time and monitor sites used:

https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/

Mientras cocinen o limpien escuchen este podcast de la psicóloga María José Soler, que habla sobre los retos que las familias pueden tener en cuarentena por el coronavirus. Hay temas de 15 minutos como, “Desafío Familiar para llevar adelante el Coronavirus” y “Ansiedad en tiempos de incertidumbre” que ofrecen apoyo y conocimiento en estos tiempos.

We are social distancing from many people but we don't have to keep a distance from our kids. We are in the unique position now where we can actually spend one-on-one alone time with each of our kids every day.

Read these tips from the World Health Organization about how to incorporate one-on-one time with each of your kids of different ages. Experts say that spending about 20 minutes of one-on-one time with each of your children can reduce problem behaviors without even having to address those problem behaviors.

With more time at home, there's a tendency to be eating all the time! What we eat may also affect the way we feel.

It's important to set a schedule for eating and to be "choosy" about the foods kids are getting so it's not a day of constant grazing!

Ted Ed offers a widespread collection of educational and interesting videos for all ages. This is a great way for your kids to learn something new and use their allotted screen time in a positive manner.

What Chicago renters need to know during the coronavirus pandemic.

This week, try having a discussion with your children about their strengths. Think about it a little bit ahead of time, including thinking about your own strengths. Use this poster to prepare and share it with your children encouraging them to name their strengths.

Aunque estemos en cuarentena es importante dormir. El no dormir puede tener efectos negativos. Este video comparte razones muy importantes por las que es recomendable tener buenos hábitos de sueño.