Parents and Caregivers
The Educational Services Department of the Community Idea Stations is committed to delivering high-quality resources to the parents, caregivers and families of central Virginia.

Parents/Caregivers Resources and Links

PBS Parents Find fun ways for your child to learn using the Activity Search and Bookfinder tools, printable activities, online games, parenting tips, and much more! GO

PBS Kids Your kids can learn and play with all of their favorite characters through games, music, stories and more! For kids up to 8 years old. GO

PBS Kids Go! A new place for big kids where they can share their opinions and stories, play games and solve puzzles. For kids ages 6-12. GO

Parenting CountsPARENTING COUNTS Produced to run on your Community Idea Stations, Talaris Research Institute, produced a series of one-minute television spots focused on important messages about infants and young children. These award-winning spots create a lasting impression by modeling best parenting practices in engaging, humorous, real-life scenarios.WATCH THE VIDEO SPOTS HERE.

 

 

Talking with Kids about Scary News
Young children think about the news differently from adults. They often interpret it in very personal ways. For example, when they watch or listen to disturbing news reports such as those about the shootings at Virginia Tech, they may worry about their own safety. Here are some age-by-age strategies for talking with kids about scary news, soothing their fears and answering their tough questions. Find Out More

To help parents and other care givers talk with preschool children about some of the difficult situations they face, You Can Ask (from Sesame Workshop), is presented as a potential resource. It is available online in three languages at www.sesameworkshop.org/youcanask

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