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 – Barbara Greenburg, PhD
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 Institutes of Drug Abuse: The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction
Questions to Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist
Body Image, National Eating Disorders Collaboration
5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen, Parents Magazine Online
Flying Solo: Raise an Independent Kid, Parents Magazine Online
Growing Independence: Tips for Parents of Young Children, HealthyChildren.org
Tips, Tools and Takeaways On How To Empower Your Preschooler
Events, New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
8 Powerful Ways To Mold Your Children Into Leaders, Forbes
Youth Development & Youth Leadership, National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition
Connecting Nutrition and Health – Bite Size Strategies that work with Kids
Nutrition for Children – Nutrition.gov
Nutrition for Kids – Mayo Clinic
5 Empowering Ways to Get Your Kids to Listen, Parents Magazine Online
How To Get The Most Out of Parent – Teacher Conferences For Both You and Your Child
Mindful Parenting – How to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
Parenting 101 – Tips for Parents, Child Development Institute
Un-spoil Your Kid, Parents Magazine Online
Building Resilience in Children, HealthyChildren.org
Developing a Positive Attitude
How to build your child’s self-esteem, Today’s Parent
Positive Notes to Your Middle Schooler
Resilience and Empowerment, Chris Bogart
Stress, Resilience & Accountability, Frank Bartolomeo
Developing a self-care plan, Reach-Out.com
“Go to Bed NOW!” Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens, Empowering Parents
Bedtime Routines for School-Aged Children, HealthyChildren.org
Anxiety Relief Tools for Kids Big and Small
Apps & Websites for Mental Wellness
72 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child
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.
Tips for Helping a Child With Anxiety
Tips for Talking to Your Child About Stress