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parenting information and libraryESN’s Parent University is an excellent source of practical information for parents and anyone who frequently interacts with children and/or adolescents.

Parenting Library
A library of books, audiocassettes, and videos (VHS/DVD) on a wide variety of parenting topics is housed at the Grundy-Kendall Regional Office of Education, Grundy County Administration Center, 1320 Union Street, Morris, Illinois. Materials are available for free two-week loan to residents of Grundy, Kendall, or Will counties.

Click on one of the categories below to download a list of parenting materials available in the Prevention Library:

  • Videos
  • Books
  • Audiocassettes
  • Curriculum

Parenting Newsletters
Parent University disseminates the early childhood newsletter Growing Together. The latest issues are described below:

Growing Together, January 2010
Looking for a fun and easy game for car trips? Try the Big and Little Game described in this issue of Growing Together? This issue also has great advice about children's misbehavior, how to deal with parenting advice, and when to enforce hand-washing with your child.

Growing Together, December 2009
Building a strong sense of trust between you and your child is important to your ability to parent and your long-term relationship with that child. This issue of Growing Together focuses on trust-building, along with other useful topics such as how to get children to cooperate with other caregivers and ideas for teaching number skills.

Growing Together, November 2009
Need a fun diversion to soothe away the tension of a tough day? Try using music and movement to relax both you and your children. This issue also contains some great advice on what to do about teasing and discipline.

Growing Together, October 2009
Staying healthy is an important theme of the October issue. Learn how to avoid making mistakes while treating your child with medications. Also, be aware of the impact of stress on children, and learn some simple ways of keeping your young child calmer and happier.

Growing Together, September 2009
Who says you need a roomful of expensive toys to keep a child entertained? Just get some boxes! This issue explores creative ways you can turn ordinary boxes into memorable, creative projects. You'll also find helpful advice on getting kids to bed, teaching a child to tell time, and encouraging your youngster's creativity.

Growing Together, August 2009
Music is more than just fun–it's educational. Look to this issue for some great ways to help your child discover his or her inner musical genius. You'll also find an informative article on creating a childhood memory book.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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