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Parenting
in the Twenty-First Century
General
Parenting:
AmazingMoms.com
http://www.amazingmoms.com
Dubbing itself as a source of "bright ideas for busy
families," this site concentrates on holidays and
other celebrations, fun family activities, arts and
crafts ideas, and more.
Children's
Defense Fund: Parent Resource Network
http://www.cdny.org/About/AboutCdf_nationwide.htm
"CDF's Parent Resource Network (has) ... selected a
variety of national websites that offer parents
information on caring for their own children and on
getting involved in group efforts to help children in
their own communities."
Disney Family
http://family.go.com
A diverse collection of practical and links about such
topics as pregnancy, child development, holiday
celebrations, and other topics is accessible here.
Healthykids.com
http://tinyurl.com/3arjxj
Updated daily, this site offers discussions about
nutrition, behavior, development, health, and family
issues. Check the Daily Dish and the Difficult Question
sections for advice about troublesome parenting
situations you may find all too familiar.
The National Organization
of Mothers of Twins Clubs
http://www.nomotc.org
Promotes the special aspects of child development which
relate specifically to multiple-birth children.
NJ
Child Support: FAQs
http://www.njchildsupport.org/FAQ.asp
New Jersey residents can start here to answer child
support questions.
Open
Directory Project: Parenting
http://www.dmoz.org/Home/Family/Parenting/Resources
A superb parenting megasite with practical as well as
more links to very current topics for parents.
Pregnancy & Parenting
http://parenting.ivillage.com
This is a terrific resource for parents and
parents-to-be, with timely features and articles about
family psychology, health, finances, gender issues, and
more.
Support
Guidelines.com
http://www.supportguidelines.com
"The comprehensive resource for the interpretation
and application of child support guidelines in the United
States."
Web
Corner Family Pages
http://users.sgi.net/~cokids/Family4.html
A rich source of parenting information at every stage,
from a working mothers' support group newsletter to
playing and toys, and from spanking to the diverse roles
of the modern grandparent.
WholeFamily.com
Parent Center
http://www.wholefamily.com/aboutyourkids/index.html
This addresses the parent experience from early childhood
through being the parent of an adult. Included are issues
such as discipline and behavior, death and grief, sleep,
and television and computers.
Child Care:
Child Care
http://childcare.about.com
Use this index to find resources pertaining to child
care--whether you're just beginning your search for care
or considering starting your own child care business.
Child Care Help for Single Parents
http://www.childcarefinders.org/child-care-help-single-parents.htm
Provides links to frequently asked questions, guides to child care centers, and resources for selecting a
good day care center.
Disabilities
in Children:
Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm
The National Institute of Mental Health has created a
general information site addressing this frequently
diagnosed condition. Sections offered are Understanding
the Problem, Getting Help, and Sustaining Hope.
CHADD: Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org
This is the website of the leading national organization
representing individuals with AD/HD, for education,
advocacy and support. Useful links include Beyond the
Myths, What Parents Should Know, Research Studies, and
School Discipline.
Disability
Links
http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf
Links to physical, mental and learning disabilities are
offered here, as well as links to companies offering
adaptive clothing and equipment, parent support groups,
and general disability issues, such as how to get the
most out of travel when you are disabled.
Early
Warning Signs of LD
http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/outreachresource/roadstolearning/learningdisability.htm#early
"Approximately 15% of all (school) children will
experience more than the normal, periodic difficulties in
school that all children face. They will, in fact,
experience learning disabilities." This is a good
place to start informing yourself if you suspect a child
you love suffers from such a disability.
Family
Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html
Support can be found here for parents and children with
disabilities. There are links to information about
diagnoses, adaptive products and technology, education,
and much more.
Kids' Quest on
Disability & Health
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids
This is an exceptionally fine site for children sponsored
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in
Atlanta, GA. Kids' questions about being
differently-abled are answered in an investigative
format. User-friendly, informative and fun! Includes
"Health Topics A - Z," as well as
"Information for Parents/Teachers."
National
Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities
http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/index.html
Parents of children with almost any sort of disability
will find much to help them in their quest to find the
best possible resources and information. The diagnostic
process is examined, as are many other parenting and
educational issues.
Northern
Light Special Edition: Autism
http://www.cureautismnow.org
This useful site is maintained by Cure Autism Now, a
nonprofit organization of parents, doctors and
researchers who are working together to promote the
treatment of autism, as well as a search for a cure. Many
questions and concerns of parents are raised here.
Parents Helping Parents, The
Family Resource Center
http://www.php.com
Parents who have special-needs kids will find an
interactive community of knowledgeable and supportive
parents who are coping with similar challenges. The Links
to Great Sites is, in itself, a wonderful resource
offering information and ideas about many useful topics
such as specific disabilities and diseases, assistive
technology, nutritional supplements, legal links,
recreation and more.
Web
Corner Family Pages: Education
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/Family5.html
A myriad of links to sites regarding parenting a
differently-abled child, in terms of education advocacy,
health, recreation and more.
Education:
A
to Z Home's Cool -- Homeschooling
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/index.htm
A rich resource for anyone considering homeschooling, or
already involved in it. Includes advice for beginners,
support groups, materials and curriculum issues, legal
information, lessons and lists, conferences and more.
Early
Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner: Family Sites
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/Family.html
This wonderful compendium of useful links includes
homeschooling, grandparenting, arts and craft ideas,
among others.
FamilyEducation.com
http://familyeducation.com/home
Strategies for parents who are trying to be supportive of
their children's efforts in school.
Freedom
Schools: The Black Community Crusade for Children
http://www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Programs_BCCC
The Children's Defense Fund oversees the creation of
Freedom Schools, a summer program for school-age children
in urban communities. Learn about the Freedom School
philosophy and the steps for starting one.
High School Ace
http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
"A gateway to excellent free online academic
resources for high school students...(featuring)
interactive learning activities, an ongoing poetry
contest, a reference collection, college information, and
subject guides for English, mathematics, social studies,
science, world languages, arts, and technology."
Homework
Helper Site
http://www.npl.org/Pages/KidsPlace/Sites/homework.html
Newark Public Library's own Kids' Place includes a list
of good homework help websites.
How to Start a Not for Profit Private School
http://privateschool.about.com
This site provides a timetable for starting a private
school, including a checklist and other tips.
The New
"HomeWork"
http://www.fno.org/feb97/teach.html
Learn how to help your children become web-savvy by
identifying reliable sources and becoming aware of bias
and propaganda on the Internet. This article describes
Internet information skills that parents and children can
work on at home.
New
Jersey Charter School Information
http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_doc/index.htm
Makes available information for those interested in
starting a charter school in New Jersey, and provides a
resource directory.
New Jersey
Charter School Resource Center
http://www.njcharterschools.org
Charter schools are high-quality public schools of
choice. Check here for a listing of the approved charter
schools in New Jersey.
New
Jersey School Report Card
http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc06/index.html
Type in the name or your school or district, and compare
its enrollment, testing and financial information and
more to the state average.
Newark Public Schools
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us
The official website of the city's school district
provides links to schools, upcoming events, employment
opportunities and other pertinent information.
Pitter Patter
Child Development & Crafts
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/pp
Terrific home activity ideas directed toward those
homeschooling preschoolers, but useful for anyone who
spends time with children.
School
Rankings
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/schools.html
The Newark Star-Ledger has ranked area high schools by
various criteria.
Search the ERIC
Database
http://www.eric.ed.gov
Provides education information to teachers, librarians,
counselors, administrators, parents, and others
throughout the United States and beyond.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Take a look at the Most Requested Items feature here,
which offers the DED's most popular links.
Web
Corner Family Pages
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/Family3.html
Explore the parent's role in children's education by
browsing this inviting and attractive starting point.
Foster Care
and Adoption:
ACF - Services for Families
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.html
The Department of Health and Human Services provides this
excellent and informative website, which is for all
members of the adoption community.
Black Adoption Placement
and Research Center
http://www.baprc.org
This site explores the process of becoming an adoptive or
foster parent, and discusses the general background of
many older African-American or racially-mixed children in
need of a loving home.
Gay
and Lesbian Adoption
http://adoption.about.com/od/gaylesbian
Check here for information and resources regarding
single-parent, co-parent, and couple adoption by members
of the LGBT community. There are links to legal
information and personal stories, as well.
National
Foster Parent Association
http://www.kidsource.com/NFPA/index.html
Prospective foster parents can gather information here
about the decision to accept a foster child, and the
effects adoption might have on a family. Also available
here is a concise definition of several kinds of learning
disabilities, as well as a discussion of the complexities
of collecting social security benefits for a foster
child.
Older Child
Adoption
http://older-child.adoption.com
"Whether you're contemplating the adoption of an
older child, or have already adopted one or more older
children, ... you'll find articles, books, magazines, and
links" here.
Health:
American
Lung Association: Asthma in Children
http://www.lungusa.org/asthma/asthma_children_index.html
Find useful information here about childhood asthma
facts, including controlling asthma, early warning
signals, teens and asthma, asthma camps, and medications.
AmericasDoctor.com
http://www.americasdoctor.com
This is an easy-to-navigate site offering in-depth
discussion of many medical conditions, as well as a drug
encyclopedia, information about clinical trials, a
medical dictionary, links to hospitals, and daily health
articles.
Asthma and Allergy
Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org/index_noflash.cfm
Recent news developments about asthma are included here,
along with an "Ask the Allergist" feature, and
contact information for local chapters with educational
support groups.
CDC
Health Topics: Infants and Children
http://www.cdc.gov/doc.do/id/0900f3ec802270e4
No parent should miss this very useful site which is
sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta, GA.
Facts
for Families
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/publication_store/publication_store
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent psychiatry
developed these publications to provide concise and
up-to-date information on issues that affect children,
teens, and their families.
Keep Kids
Healthy: Free Pediatric Parenting Advice
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com
This is a good medical web site for parents. Children's
health problems are defined and discussed, with practical
advice and resources for further information offered. A
user-friendly approach to finding even more is to browse
this site within children's age group subheadings.
The
Merck Manual Home Edition
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
This searchable, illustrated manual covers a broad range
of health topics in pediatrics and other areas of
medicine.
Welcome to NJ
FamilyCare
http://www.njfamilycare.org
NJ FamilyCare is a health insurance program for uninsured
families with children which is offered by the state, in
conjunction with some of the area's leading health care
providers. Qualification requirements are described in
links from this site, in English and in seven other
languages.
Multicultural
Parenting:
Africa: Name, Culture,
and Identity
http://www.namesite.com
Meanings of African names are given here, and they are
organized by gender and by tribe or nation.
African
Baby Names
http://www.aboutbabynames.com/african_baby_names.php
Find names by country, tribe, or English keyword.
Apuntes para la Familia
http://tinyurl.com/234xdo
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
developed this Spanish version of their Facts for
Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on
issues that affect children, teens, and their families.
Asian
American Parenting
http://goldsea.com/Parenting/parenting.html
Suggestions and information are given here to help Asian
American parents provide a milieu in which their
youngsters are encouraged to develop into "genuinely
strong, capable and joyful human beings in the context of
Asian American life."
Como
Hablar con sus Hijos Sobre la Violencia
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/spanish-violencia.html
Discussing violence with children and adolescents
promotes feelings of confidence and security in
youngsters when they learn how to resolve conflicts
peacefully and to make smart decisions to protect
themselves. Read these suggestions for parents in order
to facilitate such a discussion in your home.
CyberPadres
http://www.cyberpadres.com
This Spanish-language site offers information and
resources for parents and educators. Although it was
developed in Spain, and some of the services listed have
a local focus, it also offers good information for
parents anywhere on the planet.
El
Embarazo: Preguntale a NOAH
http://www.noah-health.org/es/pregnancy
Sponsored by several academic, medical and library
organizations in New york, this
Spanish-language website offers a detailed Internet
health directory.
Meanings of Muslim Names
http://www.islamicity.com/Culture/Names/default.htm
Find the meanings of male and female Muslim names here.
National
Center for Fathering
http://www.fathers.com
"A collection of articles that deal with practical
tips and hot topics about urban fathering, particularly
African American fathering."
Watoto
World Parental Guide
http://www.melanet.com/watoto/parents.html
The word Watoto is Swahili for children. This website is
devoted to African-American parenting with many links for
raising healthy, happy, harmonious families.
Zona
Pediatrica
http://www.zonapediatrica.com/mod-htmlpages-display-pid-123.html
A group of Argentine pediatricians developed this website
as a source of information on children's health. Some
references are to services and organizations in that
country, but the information will be useful to any
parent.
Parenting Teens:
CDC
Health Topic: Adolescents and Teens
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec801e457a
A user-friendly and useful site which is maintained by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in
Atlanta, GA.
Safe Sex
and Prevention
http://www.thebody.com/safesex.html
Sexually-transmitted disease prevention is discussed
here, as well as an assessment you can take which will
tell you your risk for HIV and other STDs.
Talking with
Kids about Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org
Kids and teens are often ready to talk about tough issues
such as sex, HIV, violence, drugs and alcohol before
their parents are. This site can help you to begin such
important conversations.
Parents Are
People, Too:
Alternative
Family Matters
http://www.alternativefamilies.org
Sponsored by a licensed social worker, this is the web
page of an agency seeking to help alternative families
through adoption, foster care, insemination, and
surrogacy. In the process, AFM is promoting the
improvement of services by mainstream institutions to
lesbian and gay parents and their children. Of special
note is Conception Connection, a network and counseling
service for those seeking partners of the opposite sex
with whom to have biological children.
Dads and
Daughters
http://www.dadsanddaughters.org
"DADs provides a 'blueprint' for stronger
father-daughter relationships. It gives dads the tools
they need to raise strong, confident girls in a society
that often teaches girls to undervalue themselves."
Fathering Magazine
http://www.fathermag.com
This e-zine explores aspects of being a father in all
kinds of families.
Fathers
and Sons
http://www.fathermag.com/Father-Son.shtml
Father-son relationships are the focus of this section of
the above e-zine.
Help for Single Parents
http://singleparent.lifetips.com
Find new ideas for improving your life and the way you
care for your children. Features articles and suggestions
for all single parents.
Open
Directory Project: Fathering
http://www.dmoz.org/Home/Family/Parenting/Fathers
Fathers, you play a crucial role in the shaping of your
children's growth and happiness. Find many links here to
offer you ideas and assistance.
Open
Directory Project: Mothering
http://www.dmoz.org/Home/Family/Parenting/Mothers
Moms visiting this site will find a myriad of ways to
come together in cyberspace to seek solutions from each
other, and to grow themselves as they grow their
families.
Parents with
Disabilities Online
http://www.disabledparents.net
Parents with disabilities are on a challenging journey
toward independent parenting. Help and support is
available here.
Work
& Mom: Support, Not Guilt
http://www.worknwoman.com/worknmom/indexnew.shtml
"Smart, funny moms who work outside the home tell
you about their lives and how they make the Balancing Act
work!"
Working Moms' Refuge
http://www.momsrefuge.com
Interesting articles, discussions and links pertaining to
single and working mothers, with topics such as finance,
career choices and opportunities, the challenges of
juggling a family and a career, and recipes.
Pregnancy,
Childbirth and Babies:
Ask
Noah About: Pregnancy
http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy
Sponsored by several academic, medical and library
organizations, this comprehensive and current site has
detailed health information about all aspects of
fertility, family planning, childbirth and infant care.
Also available in Spanish.
BabyCenter
http://www.babycenter.com/index.htm
A great source of information about pregnancy and infant
care and development. Includes an interactive chart for
developmental milestones during pregnancy and after
delivery.
Baby Place
http://www.baby-place.co/index.php
This is a fine place to start with your pregnancy and
infant-related interests. An attractive and wide-reaching
site, you will surely find stimulating discussions here.
Homepagers
Baby Resources on the Internet
http://www.homepagers.com/names/resources.html
An engaging website offering good pregnancy, childbirth
and parenting links.
Open
Directory Project: Teen Parents
http://www.dmoz.org/Home/Family/Parenting/Teenaged_Parents
Teenage mothers and fathers will find many supportive and
positive links here about raising their children while
they are still growing up.
Zero
to Three: Young Explorers
http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=par_parents
This is an engrossing site about raising your children
during their first three years.
Reading and
Literature:
Authors,
Books, Reading
http://www.npl.org/Pages/KidsPlace/Sites/books.html
Newark Public Library's Kids' Place offers this guide to
many excellent children's literature links.
The
Coretta Scott King Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookaward/corettascott.htm
This award is presented annually by the American Library
Association to an author or illustrator of African
descent whose distinguished books promote an
understanding and appreciation of the African-American
experience for children and youth.
The John
Newbery Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.htm
The author of the most distinguished contribution to
children's literature, in the opinion of the American
Library Association, is awarded the Newbery Medal each
year. This website gives listings of all previous medal
winners, as well as the runners-up.
The
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult
Literature
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz.htm
This award is for the book that most exemplifies literary
excellence in young adult literature, awarded by the
American Library Association.
NJLA
Garden State Children's Book Award
http://www.njla.org/honorsawards/book/childrens.html
The children of New Jersey vote for their favorite book
each year in this annual award geared toward books for
younger readers. This site contains a list of terrific
books in the easy reader, fiction and nonfiction
categories for children in grades two through five.
NJLA
Garden State Teen Book Award
http://www.njla.org/honorsawards/book/teen.html
New Jersey teens in schools and public libraries
throughout the state select their favorite fiction and
nonfiction books each year, based on teen appeal and
quality of writing. Check out the winners, and get some
promising recommendations for good reads.
The Pura
Belpre Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/belpremedal/belprmedal.htm
The American Library Association presents a biennial
award to a Latino/Latina writer or illustrator whose work
best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino
cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature
for children and youth. Check the winners here.
The
Randolph Caldecott Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.htm
The American Library Association awards the Caldecott
Medal each year to the artist of the most distinguished
American picture book for children. All winners are
listed here.
Violence
Prevention and Safety:
Love Doesn't
Have to Hurt Teens
http://www.apa.org/pi/cyf/teen.pdf
The American Psychological Association has developed this
great site aimed at stopping violence in teen
relationships.
The National SAFEKIDS
Campaign
http://www.safekids.org
This site offers product recall alerts, sports safety
information, family safety checklists and fact sheets, as
well as links to local car seat checkup events.
Talking
with Kids about Violence
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/violence.html
Discussing violence with children and adolescents
promotes feelings of confidence and security in
youngsters when they learn how to resolve conflicts
peacefully and to make smart decisions to protect
themselves. Read these suggestions for parents in order
to facilitate such a discussion in your home.
Last updated 8/28/07
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