Parent Support

The youth in our lives need the guidance and support of a trusted adult, whether it is a parent, relative, teacher or other adult in their life. Take a look at the resources below to learn about important topics to share with a child, adolescent or teen in your life.

Resources

  • Parenting Mercer Island - Visit this online tool learn skills to address everyday parenting challenges such as routines, stress and anxiety, peer pressure, substance use and more. Learn the actions to take and the words to say. You can choose topics based on your child’s age (0-19), access resources and learn more about important parenting topics.. Learn a 5-step parenting process to support your parenting journey!

  • Parent Labs - Join us for these interactive workshops based on the Parenting Mercer Island tools. The programs will be returning for the 25-26 school year. Check back soon for more information and program dates!

  • Having Important Conversations with your Teen - Parenting is important, but figuring it out isn’t always easy. Learn tips for having important conversations with your children and teens.

  • Seattle Children’s Hospital FAST Programs - The evidence-based First Approach Skills Training (FAST) provide parents and caregivers tools to support children/teens with anxiety, depression and challenging behaviors.

  • MI Parent Edge - A program of the Mercer Island PTA Council that provides parent education programs to our community.

  • YFS School-Based Mental Health Counselors - YFS mental health counselors are available at no-cost in each of the MISD schools. Reach out if your child needs support or you need tips for navigating a parenting concern.