Parent Handouts

All Huddle Up parents have access to the Family Care Hub, an online platform of resources and activities to support their parenting including articles, videos, podcast episodes, downloadable resources, and self-guided courses. However, we recognize that not all parents will be willing or able to access the resources in the Family Care Hub so we have provided a collection of some of our top downloadable and written resources that you can print to send home with students. 

Mental Health Support

Educational handouts and home activities regarding social-emotional skills to help parents support students better.

co-regulation strategies for parents

Co-Regulation Strategies

What is co-regulation and why is it important? This handout answers these questions in addition to outlining applicable strategies for parents to co-regulate their children at home.

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Supporting Big Emotions (self-paced course)
  • Self Care for Caregivers (self-paced course)

Monthly wellness and development activity calendars for students and families

Monthly Wellness Calendar

Twelve monthly wellness calendars featuring daily challenges to promote mental wellness and overall development. Perfect for encouraging students to hang on the fridge and complete with their families.

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Balloon Breathing (video)
  • Color Breathing (video)
  • Self Care Essentials for Teens (self-paced course)

 

anxiety info brochure for parents

Anxiety Information Brochure

Printable brochure about anxiety in children and adolescents. Includes general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Childhood Anxiety (audio)
  • Coping with Anxiety (self-paced course for middle & high school students)

depression information brochure for parents

Depression Information Brochure

Printable brochure about depression in children and adolescents. Includes general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Breaking Free from Negative Thoughts (course)
  • How to Ask Someone If They're Considering Suicide (video)
  • Checking in with Your Children & Teens (video)

national hotlines & textlines poster

National Hotlines & Textlines

Printable list of national mental health hotlines and textlines. This is a great resource for families of children or teens potentially in crisis or to encourage families to hang on their fridge or somewhere for easy access when needed.

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • How to Ask Someone If They're Considering Suicide (video)
  • Checking in with Your Children & Teens (video)

Special Education & Developmental Support

Designed to increase knowledge and understanding of their child's development and the special education process.

IEP planner and note taker for parents

IEP Parent Planner

Downloadable resource for parents to support preparation for and participation in IEP meetings. Contains an IEP terminology "cheat sheet," questionnaires for families to prepare prior to the meeting and note taking sheets for during the meeting. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • A Parent's Role on an IEP Team (article)
  • A Parent's Guide to IEPs (audio)
  • A Parent's Guide to Special Education Processes (audio)

dyslexia information brochure for parents

Dyslexia Information Brochure

Printable brochure about dyslexia including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Phonological Awareness Packet (downloadable)
  • Quick Tips to Support Your Child's Reading (video)

speech sound disorders information brochure for parents

Speech Sound Disorder Information Brochure

Printable brochure about speech sound disorders including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Why Does My Child's Speech Sound Like That? (audio)
  • 10 Ways to Help Your Child's Speech & Language (audio)

Autism information Brochure for parents

Autism Information Brochure

Printable brochure about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to support and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Understanding Autism (article)
  • How to Support Nonverbal Autism (audio)
  • Gestalt Language Processing (article)
  • Supporting Big Emotions (self paced course)

childhood apraxia of speech (cas) information brochure for parents

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Information Brochure

Printable brochure about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Phonological Awareness Packet (downloadable)
  • Why Does My Child's Speech Sound Like That? (audio)
  • 10 Ways to Help Your Child's Speech & Language (audio)

ADHD information brochure for parents

ADHD Information Brochure

Printable brochure about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • How is ADHD Related to Sleep? (audio)
  • How to Promote Executive Functioning at Home (article)
  • Executive Functions for Independence (audio)

Language Impairment information brochure for parents

Specific Language Impairment Information Brochure

Printable brochure about Specific Language Impairment (SLI) including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • Speech & Language Through Board Games (video)
  • #1 Tip for Language Development (video)
  • Building Language Skills Through Play (video)

Stuttering information Brochure for parents

Stuttering Information Brochure

Printable brochure about Stuttering including general information, signs & symptoms, tips to help and where to get more information. 

Related Family Care Hub Resources:

  • How to Support Children Who Stutter (audio)
  • 10 Ways to Help Your Child's Speech & Language (audio)