Parenting
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Resources, Articles and Useful Links
Parenting - MSU MontGuides |
Montana State University Extension Services offers MontGuides on a variety of topics related to parenting. |
Parenting Montana |
Parentingmontana.org has lots of tools and resources to help you navigate parenting through all stages. |
Active Parenting |
The Active Parenting website provides information for parents and leaders. |
School Counselors - their role and how to access them |
School counselors implement a counseling program designed to reach every student. A school counselor is an essential resource to the public school community. Learn more about their multifaceted role and how they can assist your child. |
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Navigating Adolescences (pdf) |
Grandparents raising grandchildren find themselves in an interesting position as they are parenting “off time” meaning that their age group is typically finished with day-to-day parenting. |
Supporting a Child Who is Grieving |
Whether you’re grieving, or you’re helping someone who is grieving, Dougy Center is here for you. Find tip sheets, activities, podcasts, and more through our personalized toolkits. |
Montana Kinship Program Virtual Support Group |
This virtual support group meets the 3rd Saturday of every month for one hour. The MT Kinship Virtual support group is for family members who are providing care for minor relatives as a way to support and network with others to navigate Kinship. |
Montana 529 Plan (Minor College Savings Plan) |
Being a parent comes along with cuts and bruises, spilled milk, sleepless nights, laughter and tears, uncertainties, and a whole lot of love. But with Achieve Montana, Montana’s 529 plan, saving for your child’s college education is simple. Our investment options are designed for tax benefits now and college savings for the future. |
Montana Parent |
The magazine’s content is provided by local writers with various areas of expertise who share knowledge about parenting, babies, toddlers, school-aged kids, teens and college students. |
Promoting Positive Social Media Use Among Youth |
There have been mixed research results about the impacts of social media on youth, with some studies highlighting negative outcomes and other long-term studies showing no major negative outcomes. While it is not certain what the social media use impacts are on youth, some research highlights that youth expect parents and caregivers to monitor their use. |
Visit the MSU MontGuide page for additional resources on Parenting.
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