Kids 6 to 10 Behavior - Free Parenting Resources

"If you want your child to be a stellar student, don't limit learning to the walls of his classroom. Although the skills he's learning there are crucial to his intellectual and social growth, your child needs your help to really "open up the world of ideas," according to child psychologist Robin Forman, PhD. His renewed joy in discovery will transfer to his schoolwork, so you'll boost his academic achievement, too! "

About Bullyng features interactive games and quizzes for children and teens.

Boys tend to be more active and more aggressive than girls.  This resource from PBS takes a look at boy agression, the role media has in boy violence, and what parents can do.

Anger Management tools for kids, parents, couples, and more.  Kid-friendly  videos and articles, and detailed information for parents.

Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents.  Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis.

How to encourage positive behavior, tips for using "time out" and stopping misbehavior.

From the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration, this guide lists the characteristics of children who bully and helps parents deal with a child who bullies.

Discipline tips by age.

“Fight Crime: Invest in Kids…America must cut the pipeline that funnels young people into lives of crime and violence. We take a hard-nosed look at research on what keeps kids from becoming criminals and put that information in the hands of policy-makers and the public.”

An on-line short course on anger in parent-child relationships from Kansas State University. 

"Learn how to help kids sustain the joy of learning for its own sake in the face of their struggles and frustrations."

HandInHand.org offers free parenting podcasts on topics such as bonding with your new baby, support for new dads, recovering from a difficult birth, and helping your baby with colic.  The site also has a number of parenting articles that focus on developing a stronger emotional connection with you child and developing a better family life as a result.

This website gives great ideas on how to modivate children.

"Get your preteens organized for academic achievement!"

According to the AAP statement, exposure to and the influence of media violence directly correlates to violent behavior. 

A comprehensive article on the kind of interaction that promotes healthy socialization in children, from Child Education.

With information about laws pertaining to Caifornia kids on these topics: gangs, school rules, parents' rights, smoking, graffiti, working, driving, fighting, alcohol, age of majority, truancy and more.  Funded by the California Bar.

This article lays out 7 strategies to premote self-motivation

Features daily news, organizations, publications, a Spanish version of the site, and a super multimedia department where viewers can check out webcasts, webinars, videos, and PowerPoint presentations.  The also have fact sheets and posters available to download for free.

Cited by the American Academy of Pediatrics as one of the most effective intervention models, this program targets bullies, victims and bystanders.

“101 Tips for Improving Children’s Behavior.”  Features 101 articles with titles such as “9 Ways to Positively Cope with Difficult Behavior,” “Surviving the Break-Up (separation and divorce),"  “Bedwetting,” and “I Caught them Playing Doctor.”

Sibling Rivalry may be inevitable, but there are still ways to get our kids to show a little respect for one another.

"Welcome to the Stop Bullying Now! Campaign. You can learn all about bullying and what you can do to stop it. Take a look around and you’ll find games and cartoon Webisodes that help you Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!"

This site is dedicated to providing parents with the resources they need to talk to kids about anything:  sex, violence, drugs, and more.  Features 10 useful tips, free booklets, and links to other sites.

Tips to end the arguing and get them to play nice.

How to encourage the behavior you want, and discourage the behavior you don't want.

Understand how repeated exposure to violent media has been shown to cause aggressive behavior in kids.

Tips to help you build your child's confidence.

Learn methods for appropriate discipline and great tips for getting kids to obey.

Parents are the primary influence in their child's motivation to learn.

Signs and symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental disorder that makes a child have obsessive thoughts about germs, cleanliness, safety or school success.  These thoughts often cause them to do compulsive, ritualistic behaviors such as hand washing, checking doors or appliances, or saying particular phrases or questions over and over.

Prejudice can lead to intolerance and hurtful behavior, so it’s a good idea to educate yourself about how prejudices form.

In this Tips for Parents, learn what racism is, how it occurs in everyday life, how to teach kids about the harms of racism, and how to encourage respect for all people.

Tips for teaching responsibility to kids.

Understand why you can't give your child good self-esteem.

Good self-esteem is as important as good nutrition, good health, and more important than making good grades.

Learn why effort is even more important than intelligence in school success.

Learn what makes kids unpopular and how to change negative behavior before it's too late.

Learn what makes kids violent and get resources to change violent behavior.

Parents of gifted children are often surprised and dismayed when their children underachieve in school. Learning disabilities in gifted children can sometimes lead to underachievement, but it is often simply a lack of motivation. Motivating some gifted children can be difficult; neither rewards nor punishments seem to work, especially for intrinsically motivated children. What can parents do to motivate their gifted children? Here are eight ideas to try

Is your child's behavior out of control? Tufts University's Family Web Guide connects you with five top-rated sites featuring information on dealing with behavior issues.

Ways to prevent and correct aggressive behavior in kids and teens.

Confidence builders you can do at home.

Tips to encourage positive behavior.

Learn why conflicts help children learn social skills.

Understand why getting angry when your kids lose their temper is not the answer.

Two ways to encourage kids to deal positively with anger.

Learn the factors that contribute to work inhibition.

Why praising IQ doesn't help self-esteem.  Teach your child the life skills that matter.

Children succeed by understanding their excuses for failure. Teach them how success is in their control.

Why parent and teacher expectations are self-fulfilling prophecies for children.

Understand why gangs appeal to some kids.

Learn the role of law enforcement in preventing gang violence.

Parents and teachers can work together to combat gangs.

Learn to use the "Nurture and Control" approach to lead your children in getting along with others.

Unsupervised children are at increased risk for violence, drugs, and sexual activity.

Tips to motivate your child for success in school.

Parents are the primary influence in their child's motivation to learn.

Tips on helping your child develop good self-esteem.

What kids want most for their good work.

Ways to help your school decrease student violence.

How children develop self-esteem and its importance in their lives.

Understand why some students are silent in class and how to encourage them to speak up.

Ways to teach your child tolerance and interest in other cultures.

6 tips for teaching your children responsibility.

The role of books in learning tolerance.

Ways parent can help children fight negative peer pressure by building good self-esteem and tips how to say no.

Help children improve negative behavior patterns before they become social outcasts.

Discover the importance of differentiating between a command and a request when communicating with your kids.

Learn how to make proper use of commands and requests when communicating with your kids.

Helpful tips to teach your kids tolerance.

Understand the reason your child won't try and why it's ok to fail.

This quick-reference card gives parents useful tips-at-a-glance and is sponsored by COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services), the FBI, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Describes what bullying is, its effects, how to report it to other parents, and what to do if your child is being bullied.  Provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration.