Parent Resources
Guidance Library
Interested in finding out more about a certain subject: Grief and loss, helping your child with their homework, and other important topics? Parents can view books/videos in the Guidance Library, feel free to contact me to schedule a visit.
Parent Workshops/Classes:
· Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)
· Living Apart – Parenting Together (LAPT)
· When Families Get Angry and the Spanish Parenting
These classes (also available in Spanish) are offered by the Prince William Cooperative Extension Office. You must complete a registration form for each class. A fee is charged for each class. For additional information, please visit the website at www.ext.edu. or contact Julie Stiles at 703-792-6288.
Child Supervision & Babysitting Guidelines
Prince William County Department of Social Services recommends your child be trained in self-care techniques prior to be left at home alone (if age and developmentally appropriate). In the event of an emergency, your child should have a knowledge of how to deal with conflicts with friends/siblings, handling lonliness/boredom/fear, personal safety, simple first aid or an emergency and how to contact a responsible adult if needed.
Ages Child Supervision
Child Supervision & Babysitting Guidelines
Prince William County Department of Social Services recommends your child be trained in self-care techniques prior to be left at home alone (if age and developmentally appropriate). In the event of an emergency, your child should have a knowledge of how to deal with conflicts with friends/siblings, handling lonliness/boredom/fear, personal safety, simple first aid or an emergency and how to contact a responsible adult if needed.
Ages Child Supervision
| 0-8 | May not be left unsupervised |
| 9-11 | No more than 1.5 hours alone - days only |
| 12 -15 |
May be left alone all day |
| 16-17 | May be left alone all night or over the weekend |
| All children should have emergency telephone numbers and a number to locate a parent or other responsible adult. |
Babysitting Guidelines
| 12-13 | May babysit children for up to 4 hours |
| 14-15 | May babysit over 4 hours-not overnight or weekends |
| 16-17 |
May babysit children overnight or over the weekend |
| All children should have emergency telephone numbers and a number to locate a parent or other responsible adult. |
Helpful Websites:
· Link to ParentResourceCenter
· Support for Children & Adults Coping ADD/ADHDwww.chadd.org/
· Support for Military Families
www.MilitaryChild.org
Resources for Coping with Grief
Discipline with Love and Logic
Conscious Discipline
www.consciousdiscipline.com
www.consciousdiscipline.com
