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Mrs. C's Resource Guide
Home
Impact of Technology on Children and Adolescents
Managing Media Use
Media Advertising
Violence in Media
Cell Phone Usage
Social Media
Video Games
Mental Health
Parent Resources
Yakima Mental Health Services
Supporting Children's Mental Health
Behavioral Support and Tips
Special Needs Support: IEP and 504
Mental Disorders
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
Self Care Tips
Self Care for Families
Self Care for Teens
Self Care for Kids
LGBTQ+ Support
Child Welfare
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Focus on Neglect
Focus on Abuse
What can you do? What should you do?
Support for Foster Families
School, Family, Community Partnerships
Family Resources to Connect with Schools
Teachers Resources to Connect with Families
Implicit Bias
Teacher Resources to Connect with Community
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Home
Impact of Technology on Children and Adolescents
Managing Media Use
Media Advertising
Violence in Media
Cell Phone Usage
Social Media
Video Games
Mental Health
Parent Resources
Yakima Mental Health Services
Supporting Children's Mental Health
Behavioral Support and Tips
Special Needs Support: IEP and 504
Mental Disorders
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
Self Care Tips
Self Care for Families
Self Care for Teens
Self Care for Kids
LGBTQ+ Support
Child Welfare
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Focus on Neglect
Focus on Abuse
What can you do? What should you do?
Support for Foster Families
School, Family, Community Partnerships
Family Resources to Connect with Schools
Teachers Resources to Connect with Families
Implicit Bias
Teacher Resources to Connect with Community
Video Games
Video Games
Concerns about video games include the time children and teens spend playing them, the physical effects of an inactive lifestyle, and the violent or sexist content of many games. Playing video games can be a positive experience if we understand the issues involved, choose games wisely and control screen time.
Video Games
Unhealthy Video Gaming: What Parents Can Do to Prevent It
The American Academy of Pediatrics discusses why video games are so appealing to kids and what parents can do to keep gaming from becoming an unhealthy habit.
Unhealthy Video Gaming
Video Games Still Have a Big Smoking Problem: Here's Why
The U.S. Surgeon General concluded that exposure to tobacco use in films promotes youth smoking. Video games are likely to work in similar ways.
Video Games Still Have a Big Smoking Problem
Pokémon GO or STOP: Age-Appropriate Safety Tips for Parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendation for physical activity for children 6 years and older is at least 60 minutes per day. If Pokémon GO is a painless way to get your family on the move for an hour, then that's great! Here are some safety reminders.
Pokemon GO or STOP
Video Games: Establish Your Own Family’s Rating System
Parents have a key role to play in determining the nature of their children and teens' video game use, both in terms of monitoring content and the amount of time spent playing them. Get tips and learn more here.
Video Game Rating System
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