Parenting
http://www.thetoy-box.com/
The Toy Box is a new emagazine/site devoted to parenting. This emag
covers all areas of parenting, from pregnancy to teenagers. The site also
includes fun activities, print-outs for kids, and much, much more.
http://www.singleparentproject.net/
One-Stop Information and Support for Single Parents
www.parentalguide.org
includes information about advisory systems for
movies, television, music and computer/video games.
Dear Parents - http://www.dearparents.com/
Edmark's presentation on parents and technology, with links to
discussions on subject areas, learning styles, software and more; I
really like this site's orientation to parents and learning.
Family Education Network - http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
Searchable site with lots of resources for families who are truly
involved with their kids; lots of the usual features we see on parent
sites plus a clickable map to find local school websites - very family
friendly.
Family.com - http://family.go.com/
Includes ideas on activities, babies, food, education, parenting and
travel for the family seeking easily accessible information online; not
to mention Infoseek's GO Network search engine for easy information
access.
The Writing Parent
http://www.klockepresents.com/TWParent.html
A Writing Help for Parents. Each month, new articles are
posted to assist you in your journey as a writer. From ideas on how to
beat
writer's block with your children's help (latest article) to setting
deadlines to motivate you, you will find just what you need. Plus, we
feature an extensive list of writing site links. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writing_help_for_parents
Family Village - http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/kennedy/index.htmlx
Excellent collection of online resources for families of children with
disabilities; set up like a virtual community, this is a truly endearing
site.
Internet Resources for Special Children -
http://www.irsc.org/
A proactive site seeking to promote communication and understanding
for children with 'disABILITIES' around the world; many good resources
and links here.
Gifted and Talented World -
http://www.gtworld.org/
Parents of gifted children are always looking for additional resources and
support in challenging their student; this site is a great way to offer that
support to them at home on their own schedule.
Firearm Safety
http://kidexchange.about.com/library/weekly/aa030100a.htm
Tips on
keeping kids safe around guns.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Kid's Site -
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kids.html
Though we hate to admit it, kids become consumers earlier and earlier in
our society; here's a site offering ways to make kids consumer-wise and
safety conscious while having fun.
Klocke Publishing announces the
merge
of Parents Like Us with
I AM PARENT .
http://www.klockepresents.com/iamparent.html
Grandparents
http://www.igrandparents.com
The site deals with a myriad of grand parenting
issues
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ParentCenter.com,
you'll find more than a thousand articles on such
topics as how to teach your kids responsibility and how to encourage a
love of reading with dozens of helpful experts, and a vibrant online
community. You'll also find terrific features that allow you to tap
into the collective wisdom of other moms and dads, plus tools to help
you better understand and celebrate your child.
All About College - http://www.allaboutcollege.com/
Worldwide college site allowing families to search for information
including Graduate Schools, Free Stuff, Financial Aid,
Test
Preparation, Student Travel, Job Searches, Research Papers and
Study
Abroad.
Career Information - http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm
Bureau of Labor Statistics site presenting statistics on the job market
and projections for the future; ideal for students trying to discern
what studies they want to take in higher education.
Child and Youth Health - http://www.cyh.com/
Fir parents of children from preschool on up, this site brings together
current information on all topics pertinent to family health concerns
in a user friendly environment.
Common Sense Parenting - http://www.parenting.org/
>From Boystown, a no nonsense approach to talking to kids and optimizing
your parenting skills; covers lots of issues the others don't, like
parent burn-out, children showing anti-social behavior, threats and
aggression in kids.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Kid's Site -
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kids.html
Though we hate to admit it, kids become consumers earlier and earlier in
our society; here's a site offering ways to make kids consumer-wise and
safety conscious while having fun.
Daddy's Home - http://www.daddyshome.com/
A great site for stay-at-home Dads; lots of support, advice and tips for
those fathers brave enough to face the most frightening of frontiers:
the home front!
Family Village - http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/kennedy/index.htmlx
Excellent collection of online resources for families of children with
disabilities; set up like a virtual community, this is a truly endearing
site.
KidSource - http://www.kidsource.com/
A nice central location for parents and their school-aged children,
bringing together all kinds of practical resources and materials to aid in
promoting healthy, successful children, moms and dads.
Kid's Domain - http://www.kidsdomain.com/review/
A much needed service - reviews of all kinds of kid's software for
parents to help them make the best decisions in their software purchases; nice
emphasis on educational values.
Learning Disabilities Online - http://www.ldonline.org/
The definitive special LD site online, bringing together a slew of
information for parents and teachers in a timely manner - don't let your
parents of LD students miss this!
A Mom's Love - http://www.amomslove.com/
A site for moms in all their varied roles with lots of special interest
features, as well as advice and support for those at home and on the
job.
Museums and Learning - http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Museum/
The Department of Education puts out this wonderfully organized set
of guidelines for parents and children making the most of their trips
to museums.
National Center for Fathering - http://www.fathers.com/
Just what men need - some support and encouragement as they work in the
role of their lives; well-written with ways to address all the issues of
dads actively participating in child rearing - stays away from radical
father's rights propaganda.
National Parent Information Center - http://npin.org/
A database of parenting information from the ERIC people; easy to search
and more substance than flash.
National Parenting Center - http://www.tnpc.com/
A clearinghouse for all kinds of parenting information, bringing
together experts, product reviews, services, articles, plus a site-based
chat room for parents to support one another.
Net Mom - http://www.netmom.com/
Jean Armour Polly's parent's companion to the Internet, largely offered
as a free newsletter sent directly to e-mailboxes; great site
recommendations rated and family safe.
Parent Soup - http://www.parentsoup.com/
Perhaps the most comprehensive parent mega-site online, with every kind
of feature, poll and interactive opportunity imaginable; I also find
that their information is fairly substantive.....don't let the slick
presentation give you the impression these folks aren't serious.
Parents Helping Parents - http://www.php.com/
Great collection of resources for special needs families, including
assistive technology.
Parent's Place - http://www.parentsplace.com/
A wide range of departments to address the many dimensions of parenting
with a strong emphasis on education in the mix; lots of practical issues
from immunization to standardized testing from a reliable source that
you can feel comfortable referring parents to.
Special Needs and Disabilities -
http://www.parenting-qa.com/cgi-bin/detail/specialneedsdisabilities/
Breaks down online resources by disability and by different types of
organizations - nice, neat, quick text-based collection of sites for
parents and teachers; a great way to direct parents towards further
reading on pertinent topics!
Step Family Network - http://www.stepfamily.net/
Support for all members of blended families, including parents and
children, with monthly features and lots of resources and ideas - a much
needed site on the Web.
Wonderwise - http://www.ksu.edu/wwparent/wondhome.htm
A wonderful site which emphasizes parents' needs in meeting the needs of
their children; lots of hints and tips on things like emerging literacy
and parenting courses.
Working Mom's Refuge - http://www.momsrefuge.com/
Work and home and there's still only 24 hours in a day - what's a Mom to
do? Visit WMR, that's what! A strong presence for women trying bring
home the bacon and still have the energy to get it on the table (unless,
of course, Dad is helpful in the kitchen!).
You Can Handle Them All! - http://www.disciplinehelp.com/
Billed as "a discipline model for handling over 100 different
misbehaviors at home and at school," this is a no holds barred look at
discipline, defining the concept and then breaking it down so that it
can be manageable and successful for everyone involved; careful -
there's links to purchase related materials if you're so inclined.
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