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Useful Websites for Parents

Some of these sites come from other private school counseling programs. Others have been recommended through professional organizations and fellow colleagues.

Adolescent Health and Well-Being

National Mental Health Association
Many links to articles on mental, emotional, and physical health.
www.nmha.org

Information and reseach on teenagers and sleep disturbance/deprivation www.moraga.k12.ca.us/District/ResearchAdolescentSleep.pdf

Emotional Health for Teens and Families
www.focusas.com/EmotionalHealth.html

Information on health and developmental issues for teens
www.kidshealth.org

Clear and concise meditation instruction on a variety of meditation methods from various spiritual teachings, plus tranquil meditation tapes.
www.meditationcenter.com

GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
www.glsen.org

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Freedom from Chemical Dependency
Links to Resources for Parents and Students
www.FCD.org

Information on substance use and prevention link to many good sources
www.drugfree.org

Comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue.
www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

Adolescents as Learners and Brain Research

National Coalition of Girls’ Schools offers current research on girls as learners
www.ncgs.org

Links to brain health and adolescent brain development
www.oregonbrains.org

Dr. Mel Levine’s system of describing learning styles of students
www.allkindsofminds.org

CHADD: Leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD
www.chadd.org

Careers and Post Secondary Education

O*Net: site helps match skills and occupations. Beneficial for students who want more info on careers or selecting major in college
Online.onetcenter.org

Describes the nature, preparation, and future of various jobs in relation to a
school subject.
www.bls.gov/k12/

Driving and the Law

Oregon Driving Laws
www.Oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV
Links to Driver information specifically for Teen Drivers

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