............Parenting Resources

Parenting Library
A library of books, audiocassettes, and videos (VHS/DVD) on a wide variety of parenting topics is housed at the Grundy-Kendall Regional Office of Education, Grundy County Administration Center, 1320 Union Street, Morris, Illinois. Materials are available for free two-week loan to residents of Grundy, Kendall, or Will counties.

Click on one of the categories below to download a list of parenting materials available in the Prevention Library:

• Videos
• Books
• Audiocassettes
• Curriculum

Parenting Newsletters
Parent University disseminates the early childhood newsletter Growing Together. The latest issues are described below:

Growing Together, January 2009
Helping children develop skills and avoid anti-social behavior are key roles of a parent.  This issue discusses such topics as teaching kids to county, nurturing musical skills, and dealing with bad language. 

Growing Together, December 2008
As your child grows, try setting aside little treasures and mementos to bring back memories years from now.  This issue of Growing Together shares ideas for developing this ongoing collection.  Other topics in the issue include ideas for helping your child differentiate between sounds, teaching your child to be an accurate observer, and helping your child develop a positive sense of self.

Growing Together, November 2008
Turn to this issue for tips on how to raise a child with healthy self-esteem, one who feels self-confident and strong. And if you think that your child is being unbearably annoying, turn to page 2 for a list of Ten Annoying Behaviors that are totally normal for young children.  Your chld is just going through the normal stages!

Growing Together, October 2008
You don't need to invest a small fortune in educational toys to help your child learn through play.  Look at this issue for simple, homemade games and toys.  And don't forget to use the monthly calendar for playful activities.  

Growing Together, September 2008
This issue explores the roles of grandparents in the lives of young children, building on the August issue theme centering on the importance of special people in the lives of your child.  You’ll also learn about some basic principles of effective parenting and the different types of play.

Growing Together, August 2008
Does your child have a grandparent, a special aunt or uncle, or someone else who makes your child feel like the most important child in the world?  This issue of Growing Together encourages parents to nurture these people in your child’s life.  It also explores how to deal with “toddler meltdown,” those moments when your child goes into an emotional tailspin.