Parent/guardian resources
The library is here to provide resources and tools to better understand and support your tweens and teens through their developmental stages.
Recommended reading
Websites, blogs, and publications
- PBS Frontline Inside the Teen Brain
- What’s going on in there? Science can help explain the mysteries of the teen years. VISIT PBS FRONTLINE INSIDE THE TEENAGE BRAIN
- PACER Center
- PACER Center enhances quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential. VISIT PACER CENTER
- Common Sense Media
- Reviews for what your child wants to read or watch — and trusted ratings with families in mind. VISIT COMMON SENSE MEDIA
- stopbullying.gov
- When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying over time. VISIT STOPBULLYING.GOV
- Oregon College Savings Plan
- See how easy it is to save for tuition and more with the Oregon College Savings Plan. VISIT OREGON COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN