• Kindering Parent Education Classes cover a multitude of topics and take place virtually or in-person and the vast majority of them are free (though donations are always appreciated)! 

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• The Parent Trust for Washington Children has a parenting coaching hotline available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, by calling: +1 (800) 932-HOPE (4673)

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• Seattle Children's FAST Program offers free parenting handouts, a video series with workbooks, and other resources on a variety of topics (i.e. challenging behavior, anxiety, depression, school refusal) all for free on their website. 

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• The Parenting Toolkit includes a multitude of videos, articles, and advice on a wide range of parenting topics and age groups

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• Positive Discipline parenting classes at Bellevue College (in-person and virtual options)

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• The Incredible Years parenting courses can be found online or in-person

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• Common Sense Media's parental guides are a wealth of knowledge and information regarding social media, entertainment, online games, and security features

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• Seattle Children's Screen Time Tips and Family Media Plan

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• Creating a Calm Down Corner at home to help with student self-regulation and learning strategies to respond to big feelings

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• Resources around sleep and bedtime routines:

  • The Sleep Foundation - Bedtime Routines for Children

  • Seattle Children's Sleep Guide and Bedtime Routine

  • Raising Children's How to Sleep Better for Children & Teens

  • Nurture & Thrive's Science-Backed Bedtime Routines

  • Highly recommended apps for sleep stories, bedtime meditations, and sleep sounds for kids:

    • Calm Kids​

    • Moshi Kids

    • Headspace for Kids

    • Stop, Breath & Think Kids

    •  Children's Sleep Meditations

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• Resources around puberty: 

  • Teaching Elementary School Children About Their Bodies *They also provide helpful tips for other ages too!

  • Great Conversations is a local organization with resources, as well as classes for pre-teens and their grown-ups (offered in person or virtually) 

  • Talking to Your Child About Puberty

  • The Healthy Bodies Toolkit

  • Amaze.org: Age Appropriate Puberty Resources

  • Books to check out to see if they would be a good fit for your student and your family:

    • Girl to Girl: Honest Talk About Growing Up and Your Changing Body

    • The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls *You can also get a journal for your child to work through that goes along with this book!

    • The Girls' Body Book: Everything Girls Need to Know for Growing Up!

    • Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls

    • Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys

    • Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys

    • What's Going On Down There?: A Boy's Guide to Growing Up

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• Child Protection and Safety are important topics for children of any age. Not sure where to start? Check out the below talking points guides, broken down by age group:

  • Ages 0-5: Tips for Talking About Child Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse​

  • Ages 6-8: Tips for Talking About Child Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse

  • Ages 9-10: Tips for Talking About Child Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse