American School Counselor Association ASCA
http://www.schoolcounselor.org
North Carolina School Counselor Association NCSCA
http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org
Military One Source This website is a great resource for military family members. It offers support and advice for a variety of needs.
http://militaryonesource.com
SOAR This site offers online academic assistance to military families.
http://soarathome.com
Military Family This website has information and resources for military families.
http://www.militaryfamily.org/
Safe Ways to helps Kids lose weight It's no secret that childhood obesity is epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease reports that the percentage of obese kids has tripled over the last thirty years and that one-third of American children and adolescents are obese or overweight. The risks of being overweight are well documented, but how to actually tackle the problem is far less clear to most families.
http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/safe-ways-help-kids-lose-weight-190900521.html
8 things every kid should experience There are so many rich experiences to share with our children and the best part is, they don't have to cost a lot of money. Let's check out the 8 things every kid should experience!!!
http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/8-things-every-kid-experience-195600985.html
44 things EVERY kid should do before turning 8!
http://www.parents.com/fun/vacation/international/44-things-every-kid-should-do-before-turning-8/
7 fun Spring Break Stay-cation Ideas!
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950029/5-fun-spring-break-staycation-ideas
Parenting Blog full of great tips and activities!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/08/parenting-tips-tricks-inspirations.html
8 ways to deal with ANGER
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2012/03/parenting-moment-eight-ways-to-deal.html
Parenting through Divorce
http://www.uptoparents.org/
Great tips on Playing, Learning, and Growing
http://childhood101.com/
Research based articles
http://www.nurtureshock.com/
Separation AnxietyAs the school year progresses, students should be getting more used to their routines. For those that are still struggling with some separation anxiety, this website provides some great ideas!
http://imaginationsoup.net/2012/08/loving-ways-to-ease-school-separation-anxiety/
75 reasons behind your child's anger
http://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/75-reasons-behind-your-childs-anger/
Onslow County Schools Bullying Symbaloo This Symbaloo offers a variety of bully resources for parents, students, and teachers.
http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/bullying1
Stop BullyingThis website provides information from various government agencies on how kids and parents can prevent or stop bullying.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/index.htm
WebisodesWebisodes for students to watch.
http://takeastand.stopbullying.gov/kids/webisodes/default.aspx
Pacer Kids Against BullyingNational organization provides information, videos, PSAs, games, and activities for students to interact with.
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
Stop CyberBullying!CYBERBULLYING for Students
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/kids/index.html
CyberBullying Info For Parents
http://www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/docs/cbnparent.pdf
Prevention & Tips for Parents
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying
CyberBullying Newsletter
http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdf
http://www.pbs.org/parents/whenfamiliesgrieve/
Activities for the whole family
http://www.cgcmaine.org/resources/activities/
the Loss of a Pet
http://blog.harringtoncreativecounseling.com/2012/06/12/dealing-with-the-death-of-a-pet-11-helpful-hints-for-parents/
http://whatwillmatter.com/2013/03/commentary-818-2-advice-for-middle-schoolers/
Videos about OCS Middle SchoolsThis link allows you to browse the videos that Northwoods Park Middle School has put together of students and staff giving upcoming 6th graders advice.
Browse for Northwoods Park Middle School, Go to the 2nd page of vidoes, and click on the video titled: NWPM~Welcome Raising 6th Graders
https://onslow.eduvision.tv/default.aspx
5 Helpful Tips for Parents of Upcoming 6th Graders
http://www.amle.org/publications/webexclusive/helpfulhints/tabid/649/default.aspx
Middle School: Movin' On Up
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/
http://b-inspiredmama.com/2013/08/kids-back-to-school-shopping-scavenger-hunt-sponsored-by-white-cloud/
Transition Tips for Kindergarteners!Great tips for making the transition to Kindergarten a smooth one!
http://lets-explore.net/blog/2011/08/kindergarten-countdown-transition-tips/
Kindergarten Tips for MomsThe transition to Kindergarten can be especially hard on moms. This website offers wonderful tips for moms who may be struggling with their young ones going to Kindergarten.
http://practicalkatie.com/2012/09/02/kindergarten-tips-for-moms/
Kindergarten: What to ExpectWays to help prepare your children for Kindergarten. At the end of this webpage, a great list of books is available to help talk to your children about kindergarten.
http://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news/2013-getting-ready-for-kindergarten/
Back to School Routines: A to ZGreat tips for establishing the back to school routine for all strudents!
http://sunshineandsippycups.com/2013/08/back-to-school-routines-tips-from-a-z/
Make School Mornings SmootherTips to help your morning going smoothly
http://www.thehankfulhouse.com/2013/07/back-to-school-tips-for-your-morning.html
New Sleep Patterns for SchoolThis article states the importance of stable sleep pattern for your children, especially after a hectic summer.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/back-to-school-sleep_n_1773950.html
http://teachmama.com/5-parenting-tricks-for-the-busy-holiday-season/
10 simple ways to Slow Down
http://handsonaswegrow.com/10-simple-ways-to-slow-down-make-your-childs-day/
http://www.schoolcounselor.org
North Carolina School Counselor Association NCSCA
http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org
- Military Resources
Military One Source This website is a great resource for military family members. It offers support and advice for a variety of needs.
http://militaryonesource.com
SOAR This site offers online academic assistance to military families.
http://soarathome.com
Military Family This website has information and resources for military families.
http://www.militaryfamily.org/
- Parenting Info, Tips, and Inspirations
Safe Ways to helps Kids lose weight It's no secret that childhood obesity is epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease reports that the percentage of obese kids has tripled over the last thirty years and that one-third of American children and adolescents are obese or overweight. The risks of being overweight are well documented, but how to actually tackle the problem is far less clear to most families.
http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/safe-ways-help-kids-lose-weight-190900521.html
8 things every kid should experience There are so many rich experiences to share with our children and the best part is, they don't have to cost a lot of money. Let's check out the 8 things every kid should experience!!!
http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/8-things-every-kid-experience-195600985.html
44 things EVERY kid should do before turning 8!
http://www.parents.com/fun/vacation/international/44-things-every-kid-should-do-before-turning-8/
7 fun Spring Break Stay-cation Ideas!
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950029/5-fun-spring-break-staycation-ideas
Parenting Blog full of great tips and activities!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/08/parenting-tips-tricks-inspirations.html
8 ways to deal with ANGER
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2012/03/parenting-moment-eight-ways-to-deal.html
Parenting through Divorce
http://www.uptoparents.org/
Great tips on Playing, Learning, and Growing
http://childhood101.com/
Research based articles
http://www.nurtureshock.com/
Separation AnxietyAs the school year progresses, students should be getting more used to their routines. For those that are still struggling with some separation anxiety, this website provides some great ideas!
http://imaginationsoup.net/2012/08/loving-ways-to-ease-school-separation-anxiety/
75 reasons behind your child's anger
http://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/75-reasons-behind-your-childs-anger/
- Bullying/Cyberullying
Onslow County Schools Bullying Symbaloo This Symbaloo offers a variety of bully resources for parents, students, and teachers.
http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/bullying1
Stop BullyingThis website provides information from various government agencies on how kids and parents can prevent or stop bullying.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/index.htm
WebisodesWebisodes for students to watch.
http://takeastand.stopbullying.gov/kids/webisodes/default.aspx
Pacer Kids Against BullyingNational organization provides information, videos, PSAs, games, and activities for students to interact with.
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
Stop CyberBullying!CYBERBULLYING for Students
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/kids/index.html
CyberBullying Info For Parents
http://www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/docs/cbnparent.pdf
Prevention & Tips for Parents
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying
CyberBullying Newsletter
http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdf
- For Grieving Families
http://www.pbs.org/parents/whenfamiliesgrieve/
Activities for the whole family
http://www.cgcmaine.org/resources/activities/
the Loss of a Pet
http://blog.harringtoncreativecounseling.com/2012/06/12/dealing-with-the-death-of-a-pet-11-helpful-hints-for-parents/
- Transitioning to Middle School
http://whatwillmatter.com/2013/03/commentary-818-2-advice-for-middle-schoolers/
Videos about OCS Middle SchoolsThis link allows you to browse the videos that Northwoods Park Middle School has put together of students and staff giving upcoming 6th graders advice.
Browse for Northwoods Park Middle School, Go to the 2nd page of vidoes, and click on the video titled: NWPM~Welcome Raising 6th Graders
https://onslow.eduvision.tv/default.aspx
5 Helpful Tips for Parents of Upcoming 6th Graders
http://www.amle.org/publications/webexclusive/helpfulhints/tabid/649/default.aspx
Middle School: Movin' On Up
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/
- Back to School/ Kindergarten Transitions
http://b-inspiredmama.com/2013/08/kids-back-to-school-shopping-scavenger-hunt-sponsored-by-white-cloud/
Transition Tips for Kindergarteners!Great tips for making the transition to Kindergarten a smooth one!
http://lets-explore.net/blog/2011/08/kindergarten-countdown-transition-tips/
Kindergarten Tips for MomsThe transition to Kindergarten can be especially hard on moms. This website offers wonderful tips for moms who may be struggling with their young ones going to Kindergarten.
http://practicalkatie.com/2012/09/02/kindergarten-tips-for-moms/
Kindergarten: What to ExpectWays to help prepare your children for Kindergarten. At the end of this webpage, a great list of books is available to help talk to your children about kindergarten.
http://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news/2013-getting-ready-for-kindergarten/
Back to School Routines: A to ZGreat tips for establishing the back to school routine for all strudents!
http://sunshineandsippycups.com/2013/08/back-to-school-routines-tips-from-a-z/
Make School Mornings SmootherTips to help your morning going smoothly
http://www.thehankfulhouse.com/2013/07/back-to-school-tips-for-your-morning.html
New Sleep Patterns for SchoolThis article states the importance of stable sleep pattern for your children, especially after a hectic summer.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/back-to-school-sleep_n_1773950.html
- Tips for the Holiday Season
http://teachmama.com/5-parenting-tricks-for-the-busy-holiday-season/
10 simple ways to Slow Down
http://handsonaswegrow.com/10-simple-ways-to-slow-down-make-your-childs-day/