Parent Resources Safe and Drug-Free Schools

The Safe and Drug-Free Schools Consortium provides programs and resources to parents and caregivers, school staff and students, community organizations, churches, and businesses. A number of Parent Programs are facilitated by trained Parent Educators who are often parents themselves. Parents who participate in these programs benefit by acquiring positive parenting tips, parent support, a parent network and become more involved in their child’s education. Infused into all parent programs is information on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD), and (Violence Prevention).

Parents of High School students can read why Marijuana and Learning Just Don't Add Up by clicking here

A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free:
Some recent postings can help adults with "back-to-school" readiness efforts with their children. Click the links below to learn more.

Parents are concerned about the issue of bullying - that their children not be the victims of bullying and teasing, or that their children not be the perpetrator. MCESA/Parent Resources has numerous tips for parents. Contact 989-631-5892, ext. 131 or tcoty@mcesa.k12.mi.us. The Canadian-based organization No More Bullies offers a child-friendly Web site that explains bullying in uncomplicated terms and suggests ways to confront it. The site also presents a list of books that teachers and parents can use to discuss bullying with young students. www.nomorebullies.com

Children whose Parents are Partners...In Education, do better in school. Years of research indicate that parents who are involved with their children's formal education become successful learners and problem-solvers. The Parent Resources Office at the Midland County ESA encourages families to stay connected and stay involved with their local schools. At Parent Talks and other Parent Workshops at area schools, family centers and work-sites, parents meet with a trained Parent Educator and discuss many topics that encourage parents to communicate effectively with their children, the schools and with each other. Read Parent Tips on this page to learn more about how parents can get and stay involved in their children's education. Or visit this site http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/succeed/ for additional information on Helping Children Succeed in School.

Check out the many Parenting-Related Resources available:

*Parent Programs available:

Battles, Hassels, Tantrums and Tears

Parenting Works

Developing Capable People/Students

Parents on Board

How To Talk So Kids/Teens Will Listen...
& Listen So Kids/Teens Will Talk

Parents as Partners...In Education...Kick Off to

Kindergarten; Middle years

Good Parents, Great Kids

Siblings Without Rivalry

Keeping the Peace

Parenting for Prevention

Raising Healthy Kids: Families Talk About Sexual

Health

Positive Parenting of Preschoolers

*Parent Resources Workshops - Schedule and Descriptions

*Parenting Tips:

Boost Your Child's Reading Readiness

Helping Children Deal With Disappointment

Encourage & Respond to Your Preschooler's Questions

Encourage Children to Dream About the Future

Helping Children Overcome Fear & Anxiety

Providing Play Opportunities that Build Motor Skills

Teaching Children Rules to Improve Behavior

Active Learning for Young Families

Activities That Strengthen Families

Dealing with Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Don't Let Spring Break or Prom Be a Nightmare

Helping Children Apologize in a Meaningful Way

Help Your Children Stay Involved During the Summer

Helping Your Child Become a Better Listener, Quiz

Liberated Parents, Liberated Children

Parent and Child Science Experiments

Parenting Philosophy Ideas

Parenting Resource Web Links

Preparing Your Daughter for Peer Pressure

Reading Aloud to Your Child May Have a Calming Effect

Resilient Kids

Stay Involved in Education

Stimulating Toddler Learning

Summer Fun

Teach Kids to Resolve Conflicts Instead of Arguing

Teach Your Child How to Avoid a Tantrum

Teaching Listening Skills

Teen Parenting 101

Understanding Grief

What Your Preteen Wants You to Remember

The Parent Resources and Safe & Drug-Free Schools office collaborates with many organizations, among them, Circle of Health Partnership, a local substance abuse community prevention partnership. To see information about what local students and parents think and do about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, go to: www.circleofhealthpartnership.org

Additional services provided by this department:

100 Topics - topics related to child development, parenting, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, violence prevention, and family involvement in schools.

In servicing / Consultation - services to parent/teacher organizations, educators and community groups regarding parent education, ATOD and Violence Prevention, and family-school issues.

Lending Library - over 300 titles of books, videotapes, and audio tapes on child development, parenting, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, violence prevention, and parental involvement in the schools. Available at the MCESA Parent Resource Center

NEW - Partnerships for Youth: Youth Services Guide 2006-2007

Speakers List - area speakers available on parenting and alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence prevention topics. Click here for the complete list.

Parenting Tip of the Month - provided by Parent Group Leaders who work as independent consultants with all these parent programming efforts.

Special Activities - special meetings / workshops, things that are “in the works”

For more information about these services please contact: Tonya Coty, Parent Education Specialist for Parent Resources and Safe & Drug-Free Schools (989) 631-5892, ext. 131, fax: (989) 839-7655, or e-mail: tcoty@mcesa.k12.mi.us