Guidance with Mrs. Oljey

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program

Recognizing kids 6-18. Stand up kids who deserve to stand out.

Visit www.kohlskids.com for more details to nominate a deserving young volunteer. Nominations accepted Feb. 1st-March 15th, 2010.

Family Supports

Child and Family Services-Serves children by strengthening families through counseling, adoption, teen services and home based services. (603) 518-0000 or www.cfsnh.org
Easter Seals Autism Network-Family support for families who have a child(ren) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. (603) 621-3444 or www.eastersealsnh.org
Granite State Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health-Familt to family support and education for families who have children with mental health concerns. (603) 296-0692
Moore Center Services, Inc.-Provides supports and services to children with developmental disabilites and acquired brain injuries and their families. (603) 206-2700 or www.moorecenter.org
NAMI NH (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Provides support for advocacy for NH families of children and adults with mental illness disorders in addition to providing education support and information around mental health issues. 1-800-242-6264 or www.naminh.org
NH Catholic Charities (603) 624-4717
NH Family Voices-Family to family health information and education center. (603) 271-4585 or 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4545 or www.nhfv.org
Parent to Parent-Provides refernces and support to parents of children with special needs, including connecting parents to other parents who are handling the same issues and disorders. (800) 698-LINK or www.parenttoparentnh.org
Upper Room-The Upper Room is focused on strengthening individuals and families through community connections, service programs, and education. (603) 437-8477 or www.urteachers.org
VNA Parent-Baby Adventure-Parent education and support for new parents. (603) 647-7090 or www.manchestervna.org

Adult Books to Help Children with ADD/ADHD

Adult Books on Behavior Management

1, 2, 3 Magic By: Thomas Phelan
How to Handle a Hard to Handle Kid By: C. Drew Edwards (Explains why some children are especially aggressive and disruptive, and helps parents change problem behaviors in these "high maintenance" children).
Stop Arguing with Your Kids By: Michael Nichols (using responsive listening to defuse whining and defiance and manage common conflicts).
The Sensory-Sensitive Child:Practical Solutions for Out of Bound Behavior By: Karen Smith (a child with sensory processing problems overreacts or under reacts to sensory experiences most of us take in stride. A busy classroom, new clothes, food smells, sports and hugs. How to identify and cope with these problems).
Time-In: When Time Out Doesn't Work By: Jean Clarke

Guidance with Mrs. Oljey

Friday, January 22, 2010

Adult Books to Help Their Child with Anger

Adult Books to Help Children with ADD/ADHD