Recommended Resources
Resources below are from speakers, presenters and workshops sponsored by Hudson Community First.
Recommended Books
Recommended Books
Booklets
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Booklets
Presentations
Presentations
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Videos
Videos
What You Don't Know and Why You Should.
A presentation by the Hudson Police Department to inform and educate Hudson parents and other adults on how to help children navigate the ever-changing around them including:
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Recognizing the warning signs of poor choices
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Monitoring social media, online activities and popular apps
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Acknowledging the power of peer pressure at Hudson schools
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Establishing open communication between adult and child
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Understanding common substances used by young people in Hudson
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Being aware of the legal consequences of bad decisions in the state of Ohio
Helping a Child in Crisis
A pre-taped dialogue featuring a panel of experts speaking on the warning signs of severe depression/suicidal thoughts, how to intervene with those at risk, available local resources, helpful tools for parents and children, and a message of hope. Questions submitted by the Hudson community will also be addressed.
Teen Talk: Cracking the Code of Adolescent Communication
Parenting expert and acclaimed author Michelle Icard presents a simple, memorable and family-tested formula for the best way to engage your child in important conversations about topics such as friendship, impulsivity, technology, creativity, hygiene, independence, reputation, criticism, and more!
Navigating Big Feelings: An Art and a Science
Your child may have outgrown their toddler tantrums, but big feelings (and big reactions) can still be a part of daily life. Dr. Megan Barlow will teach parents strategies for preventing, managing, and coping with their child's emotional outbursts. (See link to slides above under presentations)
Stressed Out About Anxiety
It's normal (and healthy) to feel some level of worries and fears, but how do parents know if what their child is dealing with is normal or not? In this talk, Dr. Megan Barlow will help parents understand what's normal, what's not and everything in between. (See link to slides above under presentations)
Fall 2024 Career Panel
Panelists: Nick Sugar (‘03), City Planner, the City of Hudson; Cara Wright, M.Ed. (’94), Professional Counselor, LifeAct; Gary Dixon (‘99), Director of Broadcast
Business Development, Audio-Technica; Tina Mayer, D.O. (’00), Emergency Medicine Physician, Western Reserve Hospital; and Alea Barr (‘00), Owner and Master Stylist, The Shoppe, an Alea Michelle Salon & Spa.
