Our resources are intended to make your journey as a parent, caregiver, teacher, or friend, as smooth as possible.
“I keep my CARES handouts posted to my pantry wall, and with each child, I go back to the basics (i.e, the 24 hour rule, avoid being your child’s best friend, resist the urge to rescue, and many more). These nuggets have provided a sense of security and sanity through many challenging moments of childrearing.”
Linda C., Mom of middle, high school and college students
Resource Topics
Vapping and Adolescence – Straight Talk with Tracey Video
An Open Letter to Parents Who Let Their Kids Party at Home
Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drug Use
Juul – What Parents Need to Know about Juuling
Message In A Bottle Fairfield County: The Underage Drinking and Weed Capital of the Country
NIDA – National Institute of Drug Abuse
Questions to Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist
Teen Vaping: What You Need to Know
SLIDES – Riding the Roller Coaster of the Adolescent Brain, Ruth A. Potee, MD
VIDEO – Riding the Roller Coaster of the Adolescent Brain, Ruth A. Potee, MD
30 Days of Family – Tips to Help Monitor and Manage Technology in Your Home
Exploring Kids Anxiety with Digital Devices and Social Media
Internet Safety Tips for Parents
“Is My Child Ready for a Cell Phone?”
Screen Time Controls Right on the Devices!
Should I Let My Child Use This App?
Technology: Monitoring & Managing at Home, Jake Kircher
Personalities & Learning Styles, Alexandra Potts
5 Empowering Ways to Get Your Kids to Listen
How To Get The Most Out of Parent – Teacher Conferences For Both You and Your Child
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Chores
How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult News
How to Talk to Kids About Sex and Consent
Mindful Parenting – How to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
Nurturing Your Child in a Fast-Paced World, Alexandra Potts
Parenting 101 – Tips for Parents
Raising Confident Decision Makers
72 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child
Anxiety Relief Tools for Kids Big and Small
Apps & Websites for Mental Wellness
Exploring Kids Anxiety with Digital Devices and Social Media
Parenting Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Recommended Books for Stress and Anxiety in Children & Teens
*Recommended books are available in the NC CARES’ free lending library located at 91 Elm Street above the NC Playhouse.
Talking to Teens About Anxiety
Tips for Helping a Child With Anxiety
Tips for Talking to Your Child About Stress