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Chess for Success |
Monday, March 28, 2011
Research has shown that kids that play chess have higher math scores and increased verbal intelligence/cognition. Learn how to start a chess club at your school and get kids and parents involved. |
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Family-Schools.org |
Thursday, October 07, 2010
"When the school functions as a community rather than in a community, its constituents associate with one another and share common values about the education of children. Those children become our children, and parents are full partners in the education of their children and each other's children. Teachers are professionals integrated into the web of community and buoyed by common purpose." |
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International Reading Association Parent Resources |
Thursday, October 07, 2010
IRA resources are available to help parents as they take on their critical role as their children’s first and most important teachers. Resources include Getting Your Child To Read, Supporting Your Beginning Reader, What Kids Really Want To Read, and Storytelling: When? Why? How! |
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Pact360 |
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Working together with key community stakeholders focused on prevention, treatment, health care, education and law enforcement, The Partnership at Drugfree.org developed a series of research-based, multimedia community education programs designed specifically to inform parents about today’s drug and alcohol landscape, equip them to be more effective in dealing with these issues and help them raise healthy teens. |
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Sports and Recreation Safety Fact Sheet |
Thursday, October 07, 2010
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every child should have an opportunity to participate in sports or any recreational activity that promotes regular physical activity. Participation can be related to health benefits as well as health risks. Although deaths among children playing organized sports are rare, sports injuries are a common occurrence among children. |
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SchoolGrantsBlog.com |
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
"Our mission is to help each and every single person get a school grant. We are 24/7 working committee dedicated in helping students and adults to get higher education." |
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Developmental Milestones |
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
"Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.)." |
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March of Dimes Developmental Milestones for Babies |
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
“No two babies are exactly alike. Your baby will develop at her own pace. Most babies reach certain milestones at similar ages. However, it's not unusual for a healthy, “normal” baby to fall behind in some areas or race ahead in others.” |
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Tips for Toy Safety |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Links to numerous resources on child product safety, recalls, choosing safe toys, and much more. |
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Corporate Angel Network |
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Cancer patients fly free in the empty seats on corporate jets.
A national public charity whose only mission is to arrange free travel to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats on corporate and fractional ownership flights. It’s a simple process and hassle-free.
www.CorpAngelNetwork.org. (866) 328-1313 |
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Educational Development Center (EDC) |
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
"EDC is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Working with public-sector and private partners, we harness the power of people and systems to improve education, health promotion and care, workforce preparation, communications technologies, and civic engagement.
EDC conducts 350 projects in 35 countries around the world.
Our services include research, training, educational materials and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives. EDC enjoys a worldwide reputation for its excellence in program and fiscal management and for the impact of its work." |
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The Right Choice for Kids |
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
"The National Association for the Education of Young Children can help you feel good about the child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs you choose for your child. NAEYC-Accredited programs provide a safe and healthy learning environment with well-trained teachers who work with curricula that are appropriately challenging and developmentally sound. Look for the NAEYC-Accredited program torch when choosing a program for your child." Find the NAEYC program near you by following this link. |
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Sound Prints |
Thursday, April 22, 2010
SoundPrints.com offers a wide variety of books and audio books for kids 12 months and up. The company partners with organizations such as The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Smithsonian Institution, and the World Wildlife Federation to create accurate educational books, audiobooks, and accessories. |
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About Bullying |
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
About Bullyng features interactive games and quizzes for children and teens. |
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The Right Choice for Kids |
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
"The National Association for the Education of Young Children can help you feel good about the child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs you choose for your child. NAEYC-Accredited programs provide a safe and healthy learning environment with well-trained teachers who work with curricula that are appropriately challenging and developmentally sound. Look for the NAEYC-Accredited program torch when choosing a program for your child." Find the NAEYC program near you by following this link. |
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What Should Students Read? |
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
"When looking at what students are required to read in school in 2010, it might as well be 1960. We need visionary educators who see bold purposes for school and who understand that what students read in school has profound, lifelong effects, both good and bad." |
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American Indian College Fund |
Friday, March 12, 2010
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships and other support for the American Indian students. The Fund disburses approximately 6,000 scholarships annually for American Indian students seeking to better their lives through higher education. The Fund also provides support for tribal college needs ranging from capital support to cultural preservation activities. |
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The Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation |
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation (ALEF), a non-profit organization funded by foundations and companies, supports and enables young men and women from Appalachia to pursue higher education though scholarship and leadership curriculum. The program includes an emphasis toward the preparation required to be the leaders of the next decade. The concept of operations for ALEF is to partner with established academic institutions across Appalachia to provide the technical skills necessary as the basis for credible leadership. |
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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In its 34 year history, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded close to $280M in scholarships to more than 90,000 students in need. Two-thirds of these students were the first in their families to go to college. |
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The Posse Foundation |
Friday, March 12, 2010
Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students. Posse partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. |
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College Summit |
Friday, March 12, 2010
College Summit is a national nonprofit organization that partners with schools and districts to strengthen college-going culture and increase college enrollment rates, so that all students graduate career and college-ready. |
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Let's Move |
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Let's Move! has an ambitious but important goal: to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation.
Let’s Move will give parents the support they need, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country. |
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Youth and Tobacco Information Sheet |
Friday, January 29, 2010
What youth should know about tobacco, what parents should know, and what coaches should know. Includes reasons why smoking is dangerous and tips to help kids fight the temptation to smoke. |
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Medline Plus's Smoking and Youth |
Friday, January 29, 2010
Nearly a quarter of high school students in the U.S. smoke cigarettes. Another 8% use smokeless tobacco. Smoking has many health risks for everyone. However, the younger you are when you start smoking, the more problems it can cause. For example:
- People who start smoking before the age of 21 have the hardest time quitting.
- About 30% of youth smokers will continue smoking and die early from a smoking-related disease.
- Teen smokers are more likely to use alcohol and illegal drugs.
- They are more likely to have panic attacks, anxiety disorders and depression.
Parents and other adults who work with children can help by warning them of the risks of smoking. They can also set a good example by not smoking themselves. This resource offers more information about teens and smoking and links to other helpful sites. |
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ParentsEmpowered.org |
Thursday, January 14, 2010
This site offers a host of really useful materials for teachers and parents to talk to kids about alcohol use and to help them make smart decisions while out with their friends. Resources include responses to frequently asked questions, a conversation jar--a conversation and family activity starter, a prevention brochure in Spanish and English, teaching tools, fact sheets, and much more. |
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www.StepFam.org |
Monday, December 28, 2009
The National Stepfamily Resource Center is a division of Auburn University's Center for Children, Youth, & Families. Its mission: to be a "clearinghouse of information" provides resources on a broad range of relevant topics for couples and children in stepfamilies. Examples: handling stepfamily money and the effects of remarriage on children. |
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USDA resources |
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The USDA website has many articles dealing with food,eating healthy, teaching healthy eating, eating disorders etc. |
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Making the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference |
Saturday, December 12, 2009
"You may have met with your child's teacher when the school year began. By the time the conference rolls around, several weeks will have passed; this means you, your child, and his teacher should all have a better sense of your child's struggles and strengths. How can you organize your comments and concerns? Here are factors to consider" |
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The Parent-Teacher Conference: Five Must-Ask Questions |
Saturday, December 12, 2009
"In order to help your child have a successful school year, you need to know what is expected of her, academically, from now until June. You can find out by asking some questions. Take this list with you to your next parent-teacher conference. And don't forget to take notes!" |
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10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn |
Saturday, December 12, 2009
"If you want your child to be a stellar student, don't limit learning to the walls of his classroom. Although the skills he's learning there are crucial to his intellectual and social growth, your child needs your help to really "open up the world of ideas," according to child psychologist Robin Forman, PhD. His renewed joy in discovery will transfer to his schoolwork, so you'll boost his academic achievement, too! " |
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Top 10 Ways to Motivate Gifted Children |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Parents of gifted children are often surprised and dismayed when their children underachieve in school. Learning disabilities in gifted children can sometimes lead to underachievement, but it is often simply a lack of motivation. Motivating some gifted children can be difficult; neither rewards nor punishments seem to work, especially for intrinsically motivated children. What can parents do to motivate their gifted children? Here are eight ideas to try |
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Checklist for an Effective Parent-School Partnership |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
One way to start improving your school's parent-school partnerships is by assessing present practices and establishing standards for parent involvement. The following questions can help you evaluate how well your school is reaching out to parents. |
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Organizations |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"The following list of organizations provide assistance to parents and schools in their goal to improve the academic, social, and emotional health of children. The organizations listed here have excellent resources on their websites." |
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PTA |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
PTA.org will help you become informed and involved in your children's education. |
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Potty Training |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Dr. Greene's website answers parents questions about potty training, and how best to help parents potty train their children. |
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Potty training readiness checklist |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Use the checklist below to measure your toddler's progress toward readiness, and keep in mind that starting before your child is truly ready doesn't mean you'll finish sooner — it's more likely that the process will just end up taking longer. |
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The Socialization of School Age Children |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"The information and links on this page have been chosen to give parents some insight into the dynamics of peer relationships. Explore the provided links to examine your child's social skills and behaviors. Understanding your child's strengths and weaknesses in social interaction and behavior may be the key to building healthy and enjoyable relationships with their peers." |
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Socialization |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
This website provides the history of socialization in the human race. |
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Breastfeeding vs. Bottle feeding |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"There are advantages and disadvantages to both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Ultimately the decision should be made by the parents. The following table outlines several of the issues that need to be considered when making the decision on whether to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or a combination of the two." |
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Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk |
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"Considerable advances have occurred in recent years in the scientific knowledge of the benefits of breastfeeding, the mechanisms underlying these benefits, and in the clinical management of breastfeeding. This policy statement on breastfeeding replaces the 1997 policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics and reflects this newer knowledge and the supporting publications. The benefits of breastfeeding for the infant, the mother, and the community are summarized, and recommendations to guide the pediatrician and other health care professionals in assisting mothers in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding for healthy term infants and high-risk infants are presented." |
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Are you prepared |
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
This website provides you with detailed information about how to prepare your family and home for emergencies. |
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Helping Kids Cope With The Loss Of A Parent |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"For kids, how they perceive death depends on their age and cognitive development. Preschool aged kids believe death is temporary. Five to nine year olds start to realize that death is irreversible and that all living things die, but think that they are somehow immune to it. Preteens, however, fully comprehend death. "Between 9 and 12, children understand that death is inevitable and affects everyone," explains Dr. Jessica Lippman, author of Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Parent." |
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Helping Tweens Cope With the Death of Parent |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"The deep grief of losing a beloved parent is difficult at any age, but it can be especially traumatic for tweens, whose personal identities are just beginning form, and who -- even if they deny it -- still desperately need their moms and dads." |
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Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief Tips for Teachers and Parents |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Schools and communities around the country will be impacted by the loss of life associated with the war in Iraq. The effects may be significant for some people because of their emotional closeness to the war and/or their concern over terrorism. How school personnel handle the resulting distress can help shape the immediate and longer-term grieving process for students, staff, and families. Children, in particular, will need the love and support of their teachers and parents to cope with their loss and reach constructive grief resolution." |
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Helping Kids Cope With The Loss Of A Parent |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"For kids, how they perceive death depends on their age and cognitive development. Preschool aged kids believe death is temporary. Five to nine year olds start to realize that death is irreversible and that all living things die, but think that they are somehow immune to it. Preteens, however, fully comprehend death. "Between 9 and 12, children understand that death is inevitable and affects everyone," explains Dr. Jessica Lippman, author of Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Parent." |
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LEARNING TO LIVE THROUGH LOSS: HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND DEATH |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Perhaps a child you know is facing the death of a loved one. Adults often fear that children are too fragile to face the reality of death. Actually, most children are emotionally strong and want to know about death. The truth helps them understand what is real, and what is imaginary. Just like adults, children need to be able to feel pain, mourn, and grow." |
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Dealing With Death |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"The death of a loved one is never easy, but it can be especially hard for your child to lose a close friend or a family member. Even the death of the family pet-which is often the first time a child has to deal with death-can be a confusing and scary experience for a child." |
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Talking To Children About Death |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"If you are concerned about discussing death with your children, you’re not alone. Many of us hesitate to talk about death, particularly with youngsters. But death is an inescapable fact of life. We must deal with it and so must our children; if we are to help them, we must let them know it’s okay to talk about it." |
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Helping Your Child Deal With Death |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"How much kids can understand about death depends largely on their age, life experiences, and personality. But there are a few important points to remember in all cases." |
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Disposable diapers |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"You'll change thousands of diapers by the time your child is 2 to 3 years old and ready for the potty. Fortunately, diaper quality is better than ever, which makes the task easier. Your first major decision in the diaper department will be between the cloth or disposable kind (see our report on cloth diapers). Both kinds have their benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, disposable diapers are undeniably convenient, but they're also costly: You can expect to spend $1,500 to $2,000 or more on disposables by the time your baby is out of them." |
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Day Care: Choosing a Good Center |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone's home, you should check it out carefully. Ask questions of the staff. Talk to parents of other children at the day care center. Look over the center carefully. This handout gives you a list of questions to get started. |
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How to find good daycare |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Approach your daycare search as you would a job hunt. Be thorough, do your homework, and start your quest early — six months before you'll need it isn't too soon, especially if you live in a large city where daycare slots fill up faster than subway cars during rush hour. Once you find a promising daycare center or home daycare, you'll need to take a few steps to make sure it's one you want to stick with. We've outlined the process for you below. |
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Circumcision: Medical Pros and Cons |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
The issue of circumcision is as controversial as it ever has been. There are well-known religious, social, and medical reasons to recommend circumcision; however, most major medical societies have taken an "impartial" view of the procedure, neither recommending nor renouncing the practice. |
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Circumcision |
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Whether you're expecting a baby boy or have just welcomed your new little guy into the world, you have an important decision to make before you take your son home: whether to circumcise him. |
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For Kids' Sake Think Toy Safety |
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
A guide to choosing, buying and maintaining toys for children and infants. Includes information on toy labeling and the Child Safety Protection Act. |
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Playful Learning |
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"Engaging in playful learning experiences with your children requires planning, preparation, flexibility, spontaneity and free, unstructured periods of time in your schedule. This website has been designed to help families with the first two requirements: planning and preparation. Incorporating the last three items: flexibility, spontaneity and free, unstructured periods of time into our lives is a process that is worthy of sharing with each other." |
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Teacher Tube |
Saturday, October 31, 2009
If you are a teacher or parent that uses YouTube to get educational videos, then this is the perfect site for you. Teacher Tube is an education version of YouTube that provides educational videos and resources. |
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Pets and a New Baby |
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Getting ready for a new family member is a busy, exciting time. In addition to all that you need to do to prepare for the new baby, there are a few things you can do to make the transition easier for your pets. |
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America's Promise Parent Engagement Toolkit |
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
"This toolkit also is a resource for Dropout Summit conveners and community leaders bringing the parent voice into the planning process and the development of local and state action plans addressing the dropout crisis." |
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Autism Speaks |
Monday, October 05, 2009
Learn what autism is, as well as diagnosis, treatment, your child's rights, and autism and your family. |
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Stop Bullying Now |
Monday, October 05, 2009
"Welcome to the Stop Bullying Now! Campaign. You can learn all about bullying and what you can do to stop it. Take a look around and you’ll find games and cartoon Webisodes that help you Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!" |
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A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain |
Friday, February 27, 2009
- “Who is this kid?”
- “Why does my teen do that?”
- ”What can I do?”
Through the use of video, interactive segments, scenario-based role-playing experiences, and practical advice from experts, A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain explores the science behind teenage brain development and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior. Find tools and tips – all designed to help you connect with your teen. Gain insights into teen brain development and apply your new knowledge of normal teenage behavior to real life. |
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Child Welfare Information on Adoption |
Monday, February 02, 2009
"Resources on all aspects of domestic and intercountry adoption, including adoption from foster care. Includes information for prospective and adoptive parents; information about searching for birth relatives; and resources for professionals on recruiting adoptive families, preparing children and youth, supporting birth parents, and providing postadoption services." |
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Sex, etc. |
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
"Sex education by teens, for teens." Including topics such as girls' and guys' health, deciding about sex, STD's, teen parenting and more. The Learning Community recommends parents preview this site and approve the content before recommending it to their tween or teen. |
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Should I Have My Son Circumcised? |
Monday, October 06, 2008
Routine circumcision is no longer recommended by most pediatricians. However, there are reasons some parents opt to have their sons circumcised. Learn more about circumcision, the reasons for and against it, and get a worksheet that will help you weigh your decision. |
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Web Threats and the Social Web |
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
This flash presentation shows how sites and activities kids and teens typically use can infect a computer with malicious software and discusses how to protect your computer from infection. |
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When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teenagers |
Monday, September 08, 2008
This guide touches on some of the California laws that apply to teens at this turning point: age of majority, moving out, money matters, working and taxes, marriage and partnerships, civil laws and lawsuits and more. Funded by the California Bar. |
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Kids and The Law: An A-to-Z Guide for Parents |
Monday, September 08, 2008
With information about laws pertaining to Caifornia kids on these topics: gangs, school rules, parents' rights, smoking, graffiti, working, driving, fighting, alcohol, age of majority, truancy and more. Funded by the California Bar. |
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Boys--The Search for Masculinity |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
This resource from PBS discusses takes a look at what it means to grow up masculine, the masculinity tests boys often face, how boys are often encouraged to hide the tender or emotional aspects of their personality and the many ways to be a man. |
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Active or Aggressive Boys? |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Boys tend to be more active and more aggressive than girls. This resource from PBS takes a look at boy agression, the role media has in boy violence, and what parents can do. |
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Smithosonian Education Resources |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Smithosonian Education Resources offers lesson plans, kids activity sheets, student and family activities and more on this free website. The site is divided into separate areas for teachers, families and students. |
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My Child Safety |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
My Child Safety is a safety guide website for parents. Get safety tips on a variety of topics such as child safety devices, water safety, internet safety, bullying, babysitting and more. |
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The Dougy Center |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. |
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CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
Monday, May 12, 2008
"In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents." |
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Smart Kids with Learning Disorders |
Monday, May 12, 2008
"Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit disorder (ADHD)." |
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Snag a Job |
Monday, May 12, 2008
"As the #1 source for hourly and part-time employment," Snag a Job connects "job seekers with more than 100,000 active job listings from top employers across the country." |
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Teens for Hire |
Monday, May 12, 2008
For teens "14 to 19 looking for a full-time, part-time, summer, seasonal, volunteer or vocational job...Membership is free of charge and allows you to search jobs, apply online, be considered for openings, and get the latest news, info and tips on how to land a job, earn money, and/or get work experience. " |
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My Wonderful World |
Monday, March 31, 2008
"My Wonderful World is a national campaign to give kids the power of global knowledge." This campaign seeks to increase global awareness through geography. With a parent action kit, links to other great resources, and "games and cool stuff" for kids. |
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Family Style |
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
A film guide website with recommended films for families, detailed reviews of movies currently in theaters, and movies recently released on video. Charts violence, sex, nudity, profanity, and drugs/alcohol and goes into detail about what you can expect to see. |
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Zero to Three |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
“The Nation’s Leading Resource on the First Years of Life.” Follow the “Parents” link to a “Parent’s A-Z” with articles on hundreds of topics, a tip of the week, FAQs, Brain Wonders (a section of the site devoted to brain development), and the national education campaign “The Magic of Everyday Moments.” It “is designed to help you and other caregivers understand and gain ideas for how to use simple, everyday moments to promote your child's social, emotional, and intellectual development.” |
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Youth Labor |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Resources for parents of young workers. Includes information on workplace safety, career information for kids, and links to other useful websites. |
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Wondertime |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Features sections like pets, creative learning, recipes, childhood development, the Dalai Mama blog, and recommended books, toys, and more. |
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Wired Safety |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
The world’s largest online safety and help group.” You can navigate by category such as parents, kids, tweens, and teens, or check out the “hot topics” menu. Offers a comprehensive list of ways to keep kids safe online and when using wireless technologies. Also features a live help option, a newsletter, and an interactive forum. Also available in Spanish. |
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What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Describes what bullying is, its effects, how to report it to other parents, and what to do if your child is being bullied. Provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration. |
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Veggie U |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Veggie U provides fourth grade curriculum that meets national science standards. "The lessons are rooted in a simple premise: Children who experience hands-on learning in how to grow and harvest their own vegetables will want to eat them, now and later in life." |
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US Department of Labor’s Youth 2 Work |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Featuring “Youth 2 Work," “Youth Rules,” “Youth Careers,” “Youth Safety,” and “Youth Industry” departments. Includes regulations, seminars, safety and health information, and various e-tools. |
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US Charter Schools |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Chartering allows schools to run independently of the traditional public school system and to tailor their programs to community needs. While not every new school is extraordinarily innovative and some school operations may mirror that of traditional public schools, policymakers, parents, and educators are looking at chartering as a way to increase educational choice and innovation within the public school system. |
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Underage Drinking |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Learn why adolescents drink, what the risks are, and how underage drinking can be prevented. A free publication from the US Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Tufts University Family Web Guide |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Is your child's behavior out of control? Tufts University's Family Web Guide connects you with five top-rated sites featuring information on dealing with behavior issues. |
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Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Tool Kit brings together the most current and accurate information, including research briefs and resources designed to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities in a format that is easy to access and to understand. The Tool Kit will assist state personnel, schools, and families in their efforts to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a quality education. |
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Tool Kit on Hispanic Families |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Resources to help students succeed in school. "This tool kit was developed with guidance from over 1,800 Hispanic parents at Parent Information and Resource Centers across the country." Also available in Spanish. |
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Toilet Training |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Toilet training is a developmental milestone. It cannot be rushed. Adopting an attitude that it will eventually happen "will ease parents' frustration and protect the child's sense of esteem." |
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Title IX |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The information campaign site for Title IX, which protects against sexual discrimination in any federally funded program. Includes “10 Key Areas of Title IX” such as athletics, career education, math and science, and standardized testing. Also features legal cases, how to take action, and a press room. |
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Tips for Paying for College |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
“Applying for Federal Student Aid is Easy as 1, 2, 3” encourages this information sheet from the US Department of Education. Includes the three key steps, and where to find more information. |
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The Waldorf Library |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A resource primarily for Waldorf teachers, but parents can get good information here as well. |
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The TV Boss |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A flashy website that gives parents the resources they need to gain back control over the television. Provides information about the V-chip, cable and satellite controls, how the ratings system works, how to make rules for TV viewing in your home and how to stick to them, and public service announcements to view. Also available in Spanish. |
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The School Breakfast Program |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, this information sheet answers questions like “How does the school breakfast program work?” and “What are the nutritional requirements for school breakfasts?” |
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse "CASA" |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University is the only nation-wide organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances – alcohol, nicotine as well as illegal, prescription and performance enhancing drugs – in all sectors of society. |
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The National Center for Fair and Open Testing |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
With publications, a position statement on NCLB, fact sheets on such topics as multiple choice tests, retention and testing, authentic accountability, and “The Dangerous Consequences of High Stakes Standardized Testing.” |
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Parent’s Information page. With “Ten Tips for Parents to Help their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy”, advice, the importance of parent/teen communication, and public service announcements. Also available in Spanish. |
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The Mayo Clinic |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
“Mayo Clinic's three main Web sites provide information and services from the world's first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice. Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists, learn how to access medical services, and discover Mayo's medical research and education offerings.” |
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The International Reading Association |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Free publications for the public including brochures, fact sheets, and a “Reading Today” daily news publication. Lists “Children’s Choices” books each year, and brochures for parents such as “Explore the Playground of Books: Tips for Parents of Beginning Readers,” “Making the Most of Television: Tips for Parents of Young Viewers,” and “Understanding Your Child’s Learning Differences.” |
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The International Dyslexia Association |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Pages for educators, adults, college students, parents, and teens. Offers fact sheets, questions and answers, research, assistive technology resources, and a discussion forum. |
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The Humane Society of the United States |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
For those of us who believe our pets are children too! Get information about issues affecting pets, and type “disaster” in the search bar for ways you can prepare your animal family in case disaster strikes. |
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The Harmony Project |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Harmony Project is a non-profit organization established in April of 2001 with a vision of serving the cultural and artistic needs of underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area. |
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The Floortime Foundation |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Foundation’s mission: “To redefine the potential of children with developmental and communication challenges by making the DIR/Floortime model broadly available.” With resources and information about autism and related disorders for parents, professionals, and the community. |
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The Flexibility Alliance |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Supporting Flexible Work for Mothers. With relevant news links, tools to help parents propose flexible schedules to their employers, online forums, and resources for employers. |
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The Children’s Motivation Project at Reed College |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The project “works with preschoolers through early adolescents to understand what motivates students to learn and how motivation can be sustained and promoted.” Divided into four main areas: The Development of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation, Praise and Motivation, Motivational Strategies, and Peers and Motivation. |
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The Chalkboard Project |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
After more than two years of research and input from Oregonians, Chalkboard identified priority areas for our Legislative session that will help make our schools among the nation's best. With Priority Package, Take Action, Parent’s Center, and Employer’s Center sections, a site for Spanish speakers, news, and quizzes. |
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Test Anxiety |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
What causes it, who is likely to have it, and learning ways to deal with it. Includes Test Taking Tips. Also available in Spanish. |
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Teen Driving Contract |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
This teen driving contract, from Toyota, includes Driving Conditions, unsupervised driving privileges, driving rules and consequences, and sample violations and related consequences. |
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Teen Driving.com |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
With tips for new drivers in categories like driving in bad weather, crashes, fatigue, auto insurance, car products, and a Parent's Center. |
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Talking with Kids.org |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
This site is dedicated to providing parents with the resources they need to talk to kids about anything: sex, violence, drugs, and more. Features 10 useful tips, free booklets, and links to other sites. |
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Support Music |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
“This site offers effective tips for taking action and the latest evidence of music's importance.” With a giant list of supporting organizations and artists, a tool for grading your school’s music program, and tips for taking action. |
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Succeed to Read |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Information about auditory skills, teaching how to rhyme, phonics vs. whole language, literacy websites for parents and teachers, alphabet lists, and reading 1-2-3. |
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Student Aid on the Web |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The best source of information about financial aid and preparing for college on the web. From the US Department of Education. |
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Student-Led Crime Prevention |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
This 43 page booklet, published by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, includes sections titled: What is Student-Led Crime Prevention, The Six Rs of Effective Youth Crime Prevention Programming, Challenges to Implementing Student-led Crime Prevention, Model Approaches to Student-led Crime Prevention, and more. |
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Spiderman in Amazing Adventures |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The America Reads Challenge project, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the US Department of Education in 1997, was a four-year campaign to get the nation reading. The campaign is over, but this 20-page activities booklet provides Spiderman reading fun, and plenty of amazing activities. |
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Should I Go Back to Work After My Baby is Born? |
Monday, March 17, 2008
From the American Academy of Pediatricians, this article discusses why women work, the impact of a decision to work on a child, conflicts that may arise, how to find family time, the importance of quality child care, and more. |
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School Matters |
Monday, March 17, 2008
“A place for parents, educators and leaders to research information about public schools.” |
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School.FamilyEducation.com |
Monday, March 17, 2008
“You'll find information for parents on the educational issues affecting your child in every grade level — from preschool through high school. Find homework help, skill-building tips in every school subject, educational printables and worksheets, plus advice on report cards and talking with the teacher.” |
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Savvy Source |
Monday, March 17, 2008
A great tool for finding and comparing preschools near you. With ratings, ebooks, a free weekly newsletter, and book and toy recommendations. |
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Safe Kids |
Monday, March 17, 2008
The goal of the Safe Kids website is to prevent accidental injury. Get information on programs such as “Safety in the Home,” and find safety tips sheets for bike helmets, poisoning, water safety, and much more. Kids will enjoy the activities page with coloring sheets, mazes, quizzes and more fun. |
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension |
Monday, March 17, 2008
Parenting and Child Development Fact Sheets & Bulletins with titles such as “Parenting the First Year,” and “Tackling the Bullying Issue.” All sheets are also available in Spanish. |
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Role Models on the Web |
Monday, March 17, 2008
“It is the mission of RoleModel.net to promote the idea that there is within each of us the ability to inspire those around us by living a life that is more outward focused than inward focused.” Featuring Tiger Woods, Bill Koch, Diane Sawyer, and others. |
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Reading Tips for Parents |
Monday, March 17, 2008
This booklet from the US Department of Education answers important questions parents have about helping their child learn to read, choosing an early reading program, strategies for creating strong readers, the five essential components of reading, and information about the No Child Left Behind act. |
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Reading Rockets |
Monday, March 17, 2008
This multimedia site “offers hundreds of articles that provide research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others concerned about reading achievement.” Also checkout their shows on PBS, podcasts and videos, free guides, Spanish site, and tons of other information. |
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Reading is Fundamental |
Monday, March 17, 2008
Includes comprehensive reading resources for educators and parents including motivating kids to read, literacy rich homes, school connections, lesson plans, activities, Gateways to Early Literacy videos, and tons more. Also features a Spanish bilingual version of the site. |
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Raising Cain--Boys in Focus |
Monday, March 17, 2008
“The documentary, Raising Cain: Boys in Focus, provides answers, insights, ideas, and hope. Hosted by child psychologist Michael Thompson, Ph.D., co-author of the best-selling book Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys, this documentary explores the emotional development of boys in America today. Thompson consults with some of our nation's most respected psychologists, social activists, researchers and educators to probe the issues facing boys and find solutions to their dilemmas.” |
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Questions Parents Ask About Schools |
Monday, March 17, 2008
The research-based tips in this publication provide both practical guidance and valuable information about a range of topics, including: preparing your child for school; knowing what to expect from your child’s kindergarten teacher; monitoring school work; working with schools and teachers effectively; helping your child with reading and homework; and ensuring that your child’s school is safe and drug-free. Provided by the US Department of Education. Also in Spanish. |
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Public Broadcasting Service |
Monday, March 17, 2008
PBS features a host of quality television programming for the family and an exciting website for kids. They can play games with their favorite characters such as Clifford, the Teletubbies, and Arthur. |
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Preparing for the ACT |
Monday, March 17, 2008
What’s Inside: Full-length practice tests, including writing; information about the optional writing test, strategies to prepare for the tests, and what to expect on test day. Prepared by ACT, this 80 page guide is free of charge, but ACT advertises more if its commercial products at the end of the guide. |
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Preparing for Disaster from the NACCRRA |
Monday, March 17, 2008
To help you ensure that your children are safe, NACCRRA offers resources that you can use to ask the right questions of your child care provider and play a role in planning for and recovering from any catastrophe that strikes. |
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Pets and Children |
Monday, March 17, 2008
Tips for choosing an appropriate pet, how to care for it and the advantages of pet ownership for families with children. |
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PBS's It's My Life--School |
Monday, March 17, 2008
This site from PBS Kids Go includes a game called “To Cheat or Not to Cheat,” and kid-targeted advice on time management, test stress, and dealing with teachers. |
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Partnership for a Drug Free America |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
With stories, videos, blogs, articles, and research for parents and teens; this site exposes people to the horrors of drug addiction and offers users hope with links to intervention and treatment. Also features a memorial for those lost to drug abuse. |
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Parent Teacher Organization Today (PTO) |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
The PTO offers inspiration and resources for parent groups working with schools. They offer tips and other information for fundraising, getting parents involved, and sponsoring a family school night, as well planning kits, news, articles, and a blog. |
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Parents-Be Role Models for Your Children |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
This brochure teaches parents how to spend quality time with their children and be good examples to help kids avoid participating in or being victims of youth violence and gang activity. |
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Parenting Skills Parties |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Parent Parties create a fun and relaxed environment to present parent education and to promote parent involvement by using numerous games and activities. These resources are created by and made available through Second Mile Parent Initiative, a non-profit organization working to increase parent involvement and education in schools and communities. |
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ParentingIdeas.org |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
“101 Tips for Improving Children’s Behavior.” Features 101 articles with titles such as “9 Ways to Positively Cope with Difficult Behavior,” “Surviving the Break-Up (separation and divorce)," “Bedwetting,” and “I Caught them Playing Doctor.” |
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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
In this .pdf document, learn how scientific understanding of drug abuse is leading to "effective prevention and treatment approaches that reduce the toll drug abuse takes on individuals, families, and communities." Includes "Preventing Drug Abuse: The Best Strategy" and much more. |
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Nutrition On the Web-For Teens! |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
With information from exercises, myths, and recipes to recommended daily allowances, a nutri-quiz, and a health forum. Also available in Spanish and German. |
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Nutrition.gov |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
“Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.” Offers an “In the News” feature, and subject headings such as “What’s in Food?” “Shopping, Cooking, and Meal Planning,” and “Food Assistance Programs.” Also available in Spanish. |
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NRDC's Guide to Greener Living |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Quick tips on how to save energy on the road and at home, how to save resources at home and at work, easy ways to conserve water, support organic and sustainable farming, and how to invest responsibly and act for the environment. Also available in Spanish. |
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Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
“Improves learning by building capacity in schools, families, and communities through applied research and development. The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business, and labor.” With publications and resources for educators, parents, policy makers, and the public. |
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NIDA Info Facts on Drugs |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
From the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this guide provides the facts about drugs, health hazards of use, how extensively each drug is abused, and information sources. Also available in Spanish. |
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Newborn Sleep Patterns |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
This article includes a description of newborn sleep patterns and sleep states, a description of alert phases, how to help your baby fall asleep and sleep well, and recommendations for sleep positions and bedding to avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Also available in Spanish. |
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Newborn Behavior |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
How a newborn sleeps, why they cry, their reflexes, and how they breathe, see, and hear. |
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National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Features daily news, organizations, publications, a Spanish version of the site, and a super multimedia department where viewers can check out webcasts, webinars, videos, and PowerPoint presentations. The also have fact sheets and posters available to download for free. |
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The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Shaken Baby Syndrome often occurs when a parent or caregiver becomes frustrated or angry with an infant’s crying and shakes it hard. The shaking can cause severe brain damage and even death. Get tips for coping with a baby's crying. |
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National Safety Council |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Featuring “Safety and Health Magazine,” online safety courses, a comprehensive resource center with safety issues, fact sheets, a library, and research and statistics. |
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National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
News articles such as “Public to Drive School Reforms,” and “Disney Says it Will Link Marketing to Nutrition.” With a large parent resources department, publications, an “Issues and Action” department, and leadership resources. Also available in Spanish. |
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National Network for Child Care |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
With articles, conferences, publications, resources, email forum, and much more. Topics include child abuse, children with special needs, guidance and discipline, nutrition and diet, and activities and learning. |
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National Education Association |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Members and educators page with activities, booklists, and professional development resources; a parents’ page with information on parental involvement, parent-teacher conference pointers, and homework help. Also discusses issues in education and has multiple other resources. |
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National Eating Disorders Information Index |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Comprehensive information about the signs, symptoms and types of eating disorders, as well as information about causes, prevention, body image, research, resources, and much more. Search by topic or audience. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
“More and Better Mathematics for All Students.” The site offers curriculum focus points, resources and tips for parents to help their children with math, answers to questions, advocacy resources and more. |
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National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Provides a “framework for family involvement” in parent/school partnerships, a list of 402 organizations to contact for additional resources, a “What’s Happening” department, reports such as “It Takes a Parent: Transforming Education in the Wake of the No Child Left Behind Act,” and a section for disabilities education. |
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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Missing Kids wants, "to help you protect your children by teaching them to be smarter and safer. The best way to combat child exploitation and abduction is to prevent it. Please use our site to learn what you and your children need to know about protecting them from victimization." |
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National Center for Learning Disabilities |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
NCLD’s parenting center offers tips and strategies on ways to help children with LD, essential skills to become your child’s advocate, steps to building resilience in children, and more. |
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National Association for the Education of Young Children |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Information about conferences, early childhood, public policy, publications, and information for members, teachers, families, students, and affiliate groups. Articles such as “Helping Young Children after a Disaster,” “Books for Families,” and “Early Years are Learning Years”. |
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Music in Schools Today |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Featuring “interviews with young artists, music mentors to answer questions, contests and all kinds of resources to help students enjoy and maybe even consider a career in music.” Also includes advocacy and research, and a special section for educators. |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Visit the Met’s web page to view works of art in both their permanent and “Now on View” collections. Kids can check out the “Museum Kids” page for online activities and features like the “Carpet Hunt” where they can learn more about animals hidden in a carpet, or follow Marco Polo’s route. Then visit the Met store for great gift ideas |
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MegaSkills Online Education Center |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
From Houghton Mifflin, featuring articles in .pdf format such as “How Much Homework is too Much?” and “MegaSkills for Hispanic Parents and Children.” Check out the minibooks and videos, and kids can enjoy the early childhood activities. |
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Media Family |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
With tips and facts about children and media violence, the effects of video game playing on children, and computer and video game addiction. |
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Math Moves U |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
A super cool site with ideas and games designed to make math fun. A recent survey found that "84% of kids 10-13 would rather clean their rooms, eat vegetables, or go to the dentist than do their math homework." |
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LiteracyCenter.net |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
The LiteracyCenter.net serves as many as 1.7 million free literacy lessons a day to children in more than a 160 countries with safe learning activities for parents and teachers to share with young children. All online lessons are free of advertising and free of charge. Also available in Spanish, German, and French. |
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La Leche League |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
The most comprehensive information about breastfeeding anywhere. Also available in Spanish. |
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Kids Growth--Head Banging |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Up to the age of four, it is common for children, especially boys, to bang their heads on the floor or other stationary objects during temper tantrums, or rhythmically when they’re hurt, frustrated, or even overtired. |
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Kids.gov |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Find links to government and other kids' sites -- grouped by age and subject: math, money, science, computers, art, careers and more. |
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Kids' Health from the Nemours Foundation |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
With three separate sites. The parent site offers “Practical parenting, information, and news,” the kids’ site features “Homework help and how the body works,” and the teen site details “Answers, advice, and straight talk” about teen health issues. Also available in Spanish. |
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Keep Schools Safe |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
A “School Violence Prevention, Safety and Security Resource.” The Parents’ page “covers how to improve the general safety of schools, dealing with natural disasters, and gang violence.” Also includes useful information for schools and students and features a Safety and Security Directory with “hundreds of links to sites dealing with school violence and safety, plus a buyers’ guide for security products.” |
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Keep Arts in Schools |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Details programs that are working to keep the arts in schools, presents research, lists resources, and has a great “Get Involved” page. Sponsored by the Ford Foundation. |
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I Promise Program |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Helps you and your teenager develop a safe driving contract. Also offers reports, news articles, and downloadable videos for teens and parents to watch together. |
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Introducing Solid Food |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Learn when to introduce solid foods, why feeding baby solids too early can be harmful, and how to prepare food for baby as they grow. |
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Internet Addiction |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Information about internet addiction: warning signs, who is likely to develop an addiction, prevention and treatment, pornography on the internet, and safety guidelines. |
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Intelihealth |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
A one stop resource for health information. The site is divided into four main areas: Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Health, and Look it Up. With information for men, women, children, and the aged; also features dental information, an “Ask the Expert" area, and interactive tools such as the exciting “A Look at Your Colon,” a “Ball Park Chow” game, and a depression self-assessment. Featuring Harvard Medical School's consumer health information. |
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Improving Memory |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Strategies for improving your child’s memory. Includes a 10 question quiz to help you learn what type of learning style works best for your child. |
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Homework Checklist for Parents |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The history of homework, how much is enough, how parents can help, and general tips are included in this 10 page guide from the US Department of Education. Also available in Spanish. |
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Helping Your Child Series |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
From the U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach, these comprehensive guides provide learning activities for parents to do with their children, tips for success, other ways to help, typical child development, and additional resources. Also available in Spanish. |
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Hearthsong |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
This site sells educational games, toys, and puzzles as well as craft, science, art, and music kits. |
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Healthy Start, Grow Smart Series |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Developed by the US Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, these twelve booklets walk you through baby’s first year of life. They include feeding tips, checkup information, stages of development, ways you can keep baby safe, and much more. Also available in Spanish. |
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Healthy Schools Healthy Youth |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Includes a “Summary of Adolescent and School Health Tools,” health topics like asthma, skin cancer, and sexually transmitted diseases, publications, statistics, articles, and more. |
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GoVeg.com |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Learn how becoming a vegetarian helps your health, the environment, and animal cruelty. Get tips for going vegetarian, recipes, and more. |
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Girl Start |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Empowering girls in math, science, and technology.” Features include news and events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and an activities section just for girls. |
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Girls Inc |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Encouraging All Girls to Be Strong, Smart, and Bold…” With articles for girls such as “Design Your Future,” “Build Your Spirit,” “Examine, Experiment, Explore” and more. Features inspirational women role models and a girls’ Bill of Rights. |
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Girls Go Tech |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
A Girl Scout website, Girls Go Tech features science games, technological career exploration, links to other interesting websites, a video competition, and a booklet with tips for parents. |
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Girls and Boys Town |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Throughout its nearly 90-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens. |
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Get Ready to Read |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The site offers “exciting and friendly ways to make helping children develop vital early literacy skills easier than ever,” with separate pages for parents, educators, and health care professionals. The parent page offers screening tools, literacy checklists, activities and much more. Also available in Spanish. |
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Fun Family Education |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“At Fun.FamilyEducation.com, you can play games with your kids in our Family Entertainment Center, find arts and crafts projects and after-school activities, and explore ideas, decorations, and homemade gifts for the holidays. Don't miss our game and toy recommendations, and our movies database!” |
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Formula Feeding Basics |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
From Family Education. Why use formula, the differences in formulas, what’s healthy and not healthy, and how to choose the best formula for your baby. |
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Five Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
From the National Association of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies. This website also includes a child care connector, and extensive information about choosing a child care provider, licensing and accreditation, and other helpful tools and resources. Also available in Spanish. |
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FireWorks |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
An on-line short course on anger in parent-child relationships from Kansas State University. |
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FightCrime.org |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Fight Crime: Invest in Kids…America must cut the pipeline that funnels young people into lives of crime and violence. We take a hard-nosed look at research on what keeps kids from becoming criminals and put that information in the hands of policy-makers and the public.” |
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Federal Resources for Education Excellence |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Teaching and Learning resources from federal agencies. With science experiments, activities, and visualizations, simulations of key math concepts, online challenges for students, activities for families, language arts resources, and themed history activities. |
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Federal Citizen Information Center |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Funded by the US General Services Administration, this site offers free publications on everything from “How to Maintain Your Tires” to “Caring for a Loved One.”. A huge, comprehensive resource for free publications. Try searching for “school,” “math,” “homework,” “pediatrician” or any other applicable topic. |
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Fatherhood.org |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) was founded in 1994 to stimulate a society-wide movement to confront the growing problem of father absence, and is dedicated to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with involved, committed and responsible fathers in their lives.” Resources, events, and features such as the “Dads Club,” “Dad e-mail,” newsletters, “10 Ways to be a Better Dad,” and a fathering skills resource from the NFL bookstore. |
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Farm to School |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
"Farm to School programs are popping up all over the U.S. These programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local small farmers." |
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Family Education Homeschooling |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
How to homeschool, subject toolkits, making the decision to homeschool, making homeschool connections, and books and materials from Pearson Learning Group. |
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Family--It's All About Time |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Understand why family time is important, the barriers many families face in spending time together, and how to set family goals. |
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Families and Work Institute |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
A non-profit, non-partisan research organization that studies the changing workforce, the changing workplace, the changing family and the changing community. With informative and useful publications like “Making Work "Work": New Ideas from the Winners of the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility”, and “The Economic Benefits of High-Quality Early Childhood Programs: What Makes the Difference?” |
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ExploraVision |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Designed for K–12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels, ExploraVision encourages kids to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result from creative thinking and problem solving. |
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EnableMart Assistive Technology |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Adult, teen, children and infant assistive technology and games for hearing, vision, mobility, communication, and learning disabilities. Low price guarantee. |
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Edible School Yard |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The Edible Schoolyard, in collaboration with Martin Luther King Junior Middle School, provides urban public school students with a one-acre organic garden and a kitchen classroom. |
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Dyspraxia: A Quick Look |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
With an introduction and warning signs by age. Dyspraxia interferes with motor skills development. From the National Center for Learning Disabilities. |
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Dyslexia: A Quick Look |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
With an introduction and warning signs by age. Dyslexia causes difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling. From the National Center for Learning Disabilities. |
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Dysgraphia: A Quick Look |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
With an introduction and warning signs by age. Dysgraphia interferes with written expression. From the National Center for Learning Disabilities. |
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Do Something |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
A website for youth in search of a cause. Features “Hot Projects,” a celebrity page showcasing the celebs that have worked with the organization, a “Speak Out” option, and links to volunteer organizations in your area. |
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Discount School Supply |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
“Discount School Supply offers the lowest prices guaranteed on quality products and supplies for early childhood educators, caregivers and parents of young children. Select from Arts & Crafts, Active Play, Curriculum Resources, Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Learning Center Equipment and Furniture and Special Offers.” |
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Diaper Rash |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Includes the causes and types of diaper rash, treatment, prevention, and when to call a doctor. |
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Diapering Your Baby |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
What you need to have on hand and ready, how to wipe the baby, separate instructions for diapering with cloth or disposable diapers, and preventing diaper rash. Also available in Spanish. |
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Deciding to Work After Baby is Born |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
This article discusses the issues most parents face when deciding whether or not to go back to work after baby is born: money, priorities, emotional issues, trust, shared responsibilities, career goals, and employer flexibility. |
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Cooperative Children’s Book Center |
Monday, March 03, 2008
From the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Education. Features author and illustrator links, a comprehensive listing of books for children and young adults, and an Intellectual Freedom department. |
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Commonsense Media |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Provides family-style reviews for movies, books, games, music, TV, and web sites. Features “Top Picks.” Sorted by genre and age category. Also offers a newsletter, blog, resources, and a “Take Action” department. |
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Comcast Parental Controls |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Specific parental control information for Comcast customers, and useful links to non-profit parental controls organizations. |
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Collegeboard.com |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Information for students, parents, and educators about the SAT and other college board tests, how to plan for college, find and apply for college, and how to pay for college. The site also includes a link to information in Spanish. |
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Coalition for Quality Children's Media |
Monday, March 03, 2008
This website offers information on family film festivals and movies. Parents can train to be a CACM Juror and watch and rate movies for the coalition. Jurors keep the movies they rate. |
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Children Who Bully |
Monday, March 03, 2008
From the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration, this guide lists the characteristics of children who bully and helps parents deal with a child who bullies. |
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Checklist for Test Anxiety |
Monday, March 03, 2008
From How-to-Study.com, this resource includes a checklist for identifying test anxiety, and tips on what you can do to relax for that next test. |
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Character Education |
Monday, March 03, 2008
“This section contains articles and resources about character education that are designed for parents and other community members. These are provided as a community service by CharacterEd.Net” |
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Center for the Prevention of School Violence |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Features a “floor plan” with rooms representing links to information. Go to the library for a comprehensive list of resources about the prevention of school violence, or try the auditorium where you can watch videos, view plays, or listen to speakers. The Parenting Resources section is a great stop for parents. |
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Center for Media Literacy |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Information about choosing quality TV programming and movies. Features a resource catalog, reading room, media and values department, professional development area, and information about media related issues from advertising and commercialism to visual literacy. Also available in Spanish. |
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Center for Ecoliteracy--Rethinking School Lunch |
Monday, March 03, 2008
"Rethinking School Lunch builds on the premise that hands-on experience growing and preparing food is a powerful way for children to discover that healthy food tastes good, and to learn about the cycles, seasons, other processes of nature, and the relationship between the health of natural and social systems." |
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Center for Adolescent and Family Studies |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Indiana University’s online directory with links to information on conflict and violence, mental health issues, health and safety, a teens only page, publications, and additional resources. |
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Catalyst Information Center |
Monday, March 03, 2008
With links to resource organizations for careers and job hunting, mentoring and networking, scholarships and grants, entrepreneur resources, and more for parents seeking alternative work arrangements such as job sharing, telecommuting, flex-time, and home-based businesses. |
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Car Safety Seats--A Guide for Families 2008 |
Monday, March 03, 2008
From the American Academy of Pediatricians, this comprehensive car seat guide includes tips for choosing the best seat for your child, safety rules, details on each of the car seat types and their use, how to properly install a car seat, a Q&A section, and brand and model information listings. |
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Alberta Health Region’s Nutrition and Active Living |
Monday, March 03, 2008
With an 80 page “Snacktivity Box” that provides activities to promote healthy eating and active living habits for young children, a school nutrition handbook, physical activity initiatives, and other health links and information lines. |
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Bullying Fact Sheet from the AACAP |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. |
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Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Includes the advantages and challenges of breastfeeding and formula feeding, recommendations from leading health organizations, and more. Also available in Spanish. |
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Born Learning |
Monday, March 03, 2008
“Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that help parents, grandparents, and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.” Also available in Spanish. |
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Bedtime Battles |
Monday, March 03, 2008
“Believe it or not, there are ways to tuck in a tired toddler without it turning into a power struggle.” |
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Back to School Checklist |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Questions and Tips for Parents, Schools and the Community. This guide is actually four checklists in one: Academic Curriculum and Achievement, Helping Parents and Students, Teacher Training and Quality, and Measuring the Progress of Students with Disabilities. |
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Baby Proofing |
Monday, March 03, 2008
How to eliminate potential hazards, prepare your home to be safe for baby, and practice safety. Includes crib safety checklist. |
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Baby Product Safety Alert |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Includes vital information to prevent infant injury or death from strangulations and suffocations, scalds, falls, chokings, drownings, and poisonings related to common household products and furnishings. |
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay |
Monday, March 03, 2008
“In some unfortunate cases, infants and toddlers have experienced severe tooth decay that has resulted in dental restorations or extractions. The good news is that decay is preventable.” |
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ASPCA Animaland |
Friday, February 29, 2008
The ASPCA's kids' site. With tips for being responsible pet owners, a Pet of the Week, Spotlight, and News features. |
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Arts for Schools |
Friday, February 29, 2008
"Inspiring tomorrow's audiences” with resources for schools, arts organizations, artists, and advisers and policymakers. |
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Artists Helping Children |
Friday, February 29, 2008
“Take advantage of the huge children’s arts resources pages of kids' coloring pages and coloring printouts, children’s free arts and crafts projects and ideas, paper folding projects and origami project ideas, kids' drawing lessons, articles for parents to involve their children in the arts, articles on how art heals and how to get children involved in community service, how to design and decorate your children's rooms, and much more.” |
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A Parents’ Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Disabilities |
Friday, February 29, 2008
From Schwab Learning--The site offers a number of topics to help parents of children with learning disabilities such as “Identifying Difficulties”, “Managing School and Learning”, and “Connecting with Others”. With a comprehensive resource page, and publications including “Expert Answers” and tips. |
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Animal Planet's Backyard Wildlife |
Friday, February 29, 2008
We've got the tools for you to turn your outdoor space into an animal place. The National Wildlife Federation will guide you through each step to make your own backyard habitat with this online planner. Once you've created your wild space, you can have your back yard declared an official NWF wildlife habitat. |
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Angries Out |
Friday, February 29, 2008
Anger Management tools for kids, parents, couples, and more. Kid-friendly videos and articles, and detailed information for parents. |
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Americans for the Arts |
Friday, February 29, 2008
“The goal of this campaign is to make sure that you—parents and concerned citizens—know that you are potentially the best and most powerful supporters of arts education. We have supplied you with information and resources on this website that help establish the place of the arts as both a full academic subject area and as uniquely empowering activities that carry over into other areas of life and study.” |
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American Council on Exercise |
Friday, February 29, 2008
This is the youth fitness homepage of the American Council on Exercise. Features pre-school, children and teen fitness facts, a Q&A, exercise programs and other resources. |
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American Association of University Women |
Friday, February 29, 2008
"Promoting education and equity for women and girls.” Features community programs, research such as the “Girls in Education" series, fellowships, grants, awards, and an issues advocacy department. |
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American Academy of Pediatrics |
Friday, February 29, 2008
This site has a parenting corner with featured topics and parenting resources, hundreds of symptoms, treatment and prevention articles for everything from abuse to working parents, and safety tips to prevent injury and illness. |
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Alliance for Work-Life Progress |
Friday, February 29, 2008
AWLP advances work-life effectiveness as a strategy for better integration of work, family and community. AWLP, an entity of World at Work, is a "national center of work-life expertise that defines and recognizes innovation and best practices, and provides thought leadership.” |
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After-School Programs - Keeping Children Safe and Smart |
Friday, February 29, 2008
From the US Department of Education, with sections on the potential of after-school programs, components of exemplary after-school programs, examples of communities meeting the need for after-school activities, and after-school resources. |
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Advocates for Youth |
Friday, February 29, 2008
Advocates for Teen and Tween Parents’ Sex Ed Center. Includes “10 Tips for Talking about the Facts of Life”, growth and development information, and a “Favorite Features” section. |
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ADHD.com |
Friday, February 29, 2008
For parents and caregivers, “Equip yourself with important tips, facts, and education to provide your child with the support and care needed.” |
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About Our Kids |
Friday, February 29, 2008
From the New York University Study Center. The website focuses on children’s mental health with featured articles like “Does My Child Worry Too Much?” and “Early Child Development: The First Five Years.” |
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21st Century Cheating |
Friday, February 29, 2008
This article, from Scholastic, discusses the ways kids cheat today and what parents can do to discourage their kids from cheating. |
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