Parent Education Resources and Websites

Websites for Instructors to work with parents

• Center for Effective Parenting (https://www.archildrens.org/patients-and-visitors/support-services/center-for-effective-parenting) – Lists parent information websites that include general parenting information; family fun sites; mother specific sites; father specific sites; new & expectant parents; and educational issues. 

• Mental Health American (https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month-2019-toolkit-download) – May is mental health month and you can find the 4 Mind 4 Body Outreach Toolkit (https://www.mhanational.org/sites/default/files/MHM_2019_FULL_TOOLKIT_FINAL.pdf) to use with families.

• National Center for Improving Literacy (https://improvingliteracy.org/) – Access this resource to help families learn how to improve reading outcomes for students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia. 

• Parent Toolkit (https://www.parenttoolkit.com/) – Access this one-stop resource about child development with parents in mind.  

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Resources  (https://www.paadultedresources.org/family-literacy/) – Learn about activities and lessons for adult education, interactive literacy activities, and parent education.

• Ready Rosie (https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/en/) – Access this free toolkit with information and resources for parents to support children in their care, including learning at home, prevention and care, and emotional well-being. Site available in English and Spanish.

 Website for Families

• Learning Heroes (https://bealearninghero.org/readiness-roadmap/#) – Use this site to help keep children on track while school is closed. Tips are provided to help with math, reading, life skills, and more. Site available in English and Spanish.

• Kids Read 2 Kids (https://kidsread2kids.com/) – Learn about building children’s reading confidence and self-esteem.  This website is particularly relevant to families who have children with reading challenges, such as dyslexia.

• PNC Grow Up Great (https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/grow-up-great.html) – Discover lots of great resources for families, including Everyday Tips for learning, activities for exploring math (Peg + Cat), and Sesame Street® Learning Resources.

• Raising a Reader (https://www.raisingreaders.org/promoting-a-love-of-reading/parentsfamilies/) –Access parent tips for reading with children (8 languages available).

• Reading Rockets Parent Reading tips (https://www.readingrockets.org/article/readingtips-parents-multiple-languages#languages) – Learn about parent reading tips for children who are babies, toddlers, pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades (available in 12 languages).

• Sesame Street in Communities (https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/) – Access activities and tips for both families and providers, such as tips for staying healthy.

• Thrive Initiative (https://thrive.psu.edu/) – NEW Learn about programs for parents and caregivers to learn and practice effective strategies for raising healthy children.