Resources for Talking With & Supporting Students

Parents, guardians, families, and caregivers will have many occasions to support their students and talk with them about a variety of topics and events they experience. Below are resources and organizations that offer tips and guidance for families to support students and navigate conversations on a variety of topics. If, after speaking with your student, you determine a need for additional support we encourage you to reach out to the student services support team at your student's school.

Discussion Resources

Loss and Grief
Abstinence & Sexual Activity
Anxiety & Stress
Assault
Back to School Transition
Cell Phone & Screen Time
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Social media and interacting online is a common part of our world today. While there are benefits to this form of social interaction, there are also risks. We all have a part in helping to teach students to be safe online. As a school district, our goal is to help educate students about the benefits, risks, and digital citizenship. Below are resources for families to learn about helping students keep their online interactions safe, productive, and positive.

Common Sense Media
Internet Crimes Against Children
WI Department of Public Instruction
Diversity & Race
Gender Identity
General Teen Discussions
Gun Safety
Natural Disasters
Pandemic - COVID-19
Tips from the CDC website for talking with your children about health and COVID-19
- Remain calm and reassuring;
- Make yourself available to listen and to talk;
- Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma;
- Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online;
- Provide information that is honest and accurate; and
- Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.
Additional resources for talking with your children
- How to Talk to Your Kids - PBS/Daniel Tiger for young children
- Brainpop video - cartoon explanation for children
- Comic Explaining COVID-19 - NPR / WI Public Radio
- What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary - NPR / WI Public Radio
- Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus - New York Times
- Talking to Kids About COVID-19 - Child Mind Institute
- Guide to Talking with Children About COVID-19 - National Association of School Psychogists
Stranger Safety
Suicide Prevention
Tragedies in the News
Vaping (Nicotine & THC)
War & Conflict

Resources for Talking With & Supporting Students

Discussion Resources

Loss and Grief

Abstinence & Sexual Activity

Anxiety & Stress

Assault

Back to School Transition

Cell Phone & Screen Time

Digital Citizenship & Online Safety

Diversity & Race

Gender Identity

General Teen Discussions

Gun Safety

Natural Disasters

Pandemic - COVID-19

Stranger Safety

Suicide Prevention

Tragedies in the News

Vaping (Nicotine & THC)

War & Conflict