Parenting Resources
Arbor Circle Virtual Parenting Series
Resilience in Parenting
Monday 8:30pm to 9:30pm
We are living through unfamiliar times with a lot of uncertainty. This can bring about fear and intense emotions. Parenting is already challenging and adding the stress from the current crisis can make it even more difficult. Join the Arbor Circle team on Monday at 8:30 pm for a chance to talk to hear ideas for building resilience in our parenting, chat with other parents experiencing the same thing and connect as we all work to adjust to our current reality.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/327542973
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412<tel:+18722403412,,327542973>
Access Code: 327-542-973
Parenting and Brain States
Thursday 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Are your children a little less calm than normal? Are little frustrations causing huge chaos. Join us on Thursday to talk about how our the crisis is impacting our emotional state and how we can regulate ourselves as parents to help our kids better manage their emotions.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/255183125
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412<tel:+12245013412,,255183125>
Access Code: 255-183-125
Raising Resilient Children: Free monthly support group for parents or caregivers of children that have been exposed to domestic violence.
OSAP Newsletter: Parents, keep up on substance abuse trends and how you can help your kids. You can sign up to receive the monthly OSAP Newsletter directly to your email by going to this link and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Access from AT&T: Discounted wireline home Internet service to qualifying households.
Drugrehab.com: Drug Rehab is an organization to provides answers to the questions that students and parents have about addiction and substance abuse.
Grants for Single Mothers: singlemothersgrants.org provides information and links for grants available to single mothers for rent, utilities, financial aid, and more.
Internet Essentials: Is your student on free lunch? Then you may qualify to bring home the internet for only $9.95 per month. Visit the website for more information.
Just for Dads!: Pathways of Michigan is offering this free ongoing program where dads can get support and learn valuable parenting information.
Know How to Talk to Your Kids About Instagram: We know that as a parent it may be hard to understand what your kids are doing online. That’s why we’ve created this resource. We’re here to fill you in on what Instagram is all about, give you some easy conversation starters and show you some of the tools that are in place to keep your teen safe.
Pathways Newsletter: Pathways of West Michigan offers many great parenting workshops. Consider signing up for their monthly newsletter to receive information on their upcoming workshops.
Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: A pamphlet of information on how you can prevent prescription drug abuse.
Rx Disposal: This flier provides information on where and why to dispose of medications.
True North Community Services: Are you having difficulties paying your utility bills? True North Community Services may be able to help.
Use Your Bridge Card at Local Farmer's Markets: A list of participating Farmer's Markets is available here.
The Find Teen Rehab Centers Near You technology uses your location to generate a local listing of all the teen rehab centers in and around your community.
Alltreatment.com is a community-based public-benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need.
Here is the link to our local teen rehab center locator: https://www.alltreatment.com/