Internet Resources

In this section, there are links to internet websites about varying topics that may be helpful resources for some middle school topics. These websites are not associated with the Kinnelon Guidance Department or the Kinnelon School District. 

Peer Pressure Resources

http://headsup.scholastic.com/students/peer-pressure-its-influence-on-teens-and-decision-making

http://www.yourlifecounts.org/blog/20-ways-avoid-peer-pressure

 https://www.parentmap.com/article/peer-pressure-why-it-seems-worse-than-ever-and-how-to-help-kids-resist-it

http://kidshealth.org/

http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/friends/peer_pressure.html

Cyber Safety Resources

http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety

http://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips-advice/

http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0033b-interact-tact

Social Media Resources

https://identity.utexas.edu/id-perspectives/talking-to-your-kids-about-social-media-safety

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connected/201701/infographic-guidelines-kids-screen-time

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/16-apps-and-websites-kids-are-heading-to-after-facebook

https://smartsocial.com/faqs/

Bullying Resources

http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/index.html

http://www.pacer.org/bullying/

Transitioning to Middle School

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/transition-resources-teachers-matt-davis

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/teaching-organizational-skills/how-to-teach-your-middle-schooler-organization-skills

Anxiety

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201903/7-easy-things-you-can-do-instead-worrying

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201708/back-school-stress-management-toolkit-teens

Test Anxiety

http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/test_anxiety.html#

http://www.testtakingtips.com/

http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/10697-help-your-child-reduce-test-stress

Drug Prevention

http://www.drugabuse.gov/

http://www.samhsa.gov/topics

Vaping

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipsheet_508.pdf

https://drugfree.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-vaping/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gravity-weight/201702/behind-the-smoke-screen-vaping-e-cigarettes

Counseling Resources

https://wellbeingtherapycenter.com/

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/treatment-program/online-counseling/telehealth-app/

 https://www.performcarenj.org/index.aspx