Parent Resources*

Media and the Family: www.mediawise.org
Mediawise is a non-profit organization located in Minneapolis. Dr. David Walsh is a national speaker on media and the impact on youth.

Share • Save • Spend: www.sharesavespend.com
Nathan Dungan is a nationally recognized expert on family finances and the effects of mass marketing on young people.

Parents - The Anti-Drug: www.theanti-drug.com
TheAntiDrug.com was created by The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other. 

University of Minnesota Extension Service: www.parenting.umn.edu
The University of Minnesota Extension Service develops programs that foster the effective parenting of children and youth, with an emphasis on positive parenting for children birth to young adulthood, divorce issues, violence prevention, and other information to help understand the complex social issues facing families today.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: www.ncpie.org
The coalition exists to advocate for the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people.  The website provides links to additional resources.

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka: www.parentchildhelp.com
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is a best selling author and internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator. Mary links research-based information with typical challenging behaviors and provides practical solutions.

Dakota County Public Health
The Dakota County Public Health website is loaded with valuable resources for parents of children of all ages.  Topics include health and wellness, mental health, adolescent development, alcohol, nutrition, school success, violence, safety and more!  There is valuable information that can be reproduced for used in schools, churches and more.  There are also links to other sites containing more information.

* Please note that website links are provided for informational purposes only. School District 196 does not support or endorse the organizations or resources listed.