For Parents

This page lists publications, tools, and fact sheets from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health designed specifically for parents and families.

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

• Recommended Nutrition Standards for Foods Outside of School Meal Programs: Information for Parents, Guardians, Teachers, and School Staff [pdf 1.5M]
• The Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents: The Role of Families in Promoting Youth Physical Activity [pdf 939] Slide Presentation [ppt 1.4M]
• Youth Physical Activity: The Role of Families [pdf 2.3M]

Parental Monitoring

• Parental Monitoring
• Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know [pdf 320K]

School Connectedness

• Helping Your Child Feel Connected to School: Information for Parents and Families [pdf 1.1M]

Violence Prevention

• Youth Violence: Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers [pdf 5.5M]