Web Links for Parents
ABCs of Parenting : Child, infant health, womens issues; offers online weekly newsletter.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry : Information for parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders .
American Academy of Pediatrics : Information on Healthy Child Care America campaign. Parenting bookstore.
Argus Clearinghouse : Facilitates intellectual access to information resources on the Internet.
Association of Children's Museums : International organization of museums for children. Find a museum in your area.
Baby Center : Preconception, pregnancy, baby, toddler, and shopping.
BlueSuitMom.com : Delievers quick tips and advice for working mothers.
Boxer Learning : Provides self-paced, graphically interesting tutorials for students.
Center for Media Education : Research on the quality of mass culture and its value for children in the digital age.
Children's Health Environmental Coalition : Educates on environmental toxins that affect children's health
Child Life Council : Created to assist children who are hospitalized
Childhood Matters : Useful discussions and resources, hosted by R.N Rona Renner, based on the Northern California weekly radio show on 98.1 KISS FM.
Children's Software Revue! Authoritative, comprehensive reviews of software for children
ClubMom : Information about free membership offers for moms such as special buys, cash back, savings and discounts.
Commitment To Kids : Ford Motor Co. contest honoring individuals who have helped shape the lives of kids.
Consumer Complaint : File your complaints online.
Consumer Federation of America : Investigates child safety issues.
Dr. Paula : Offers advice from Dr. Paula Elbirt and other pediatricians, including a Ask the Doctor Forum. English or Spanish.
e-DependentCare : Provides dependent care options for employees.
Family.com : Disneys site includes: activities, baby, e-cards, entertainment, food, health, learning, parenting, pets, shopping, travel.
FamilyEdge : Provides a fun and individualized learning environment for kids (3-10 yrs.) plus feedback, useful recommendations and resources for the adults.
FamilyFun : Online magazine for parents and kids about all the great things families can do together.
FamilyPC : Magazine for parents who are raising the first generation of digital kids.
Family Support America : Promotes the principles of family support to strengthen and support families
Family Travel Forum : Largest, independent, family-supported web site dedicated to travel with kids.
Family Travel Forum : Largest, independent, family-supported web site dedicated to travel with kids.
Fun Attic : Unique games, physical education lesson plans, and activities for all levels of play, including the disabled. .
fineArt Forum : Art and technology resource directory.
HealthyKids :. News about childrens health with advice from Dr. Alan Greene
Home Education Magazine : Homeschooling information and resource page, online newsletter, discussion boards, networking list.
I Am Your Child Campaign : Communicates the importance of the first three years of life
KaBOOM! : Nonprofit organization that helps communities fund playgrounds
Keepkidshealthy.com : Pediatrician's guide to your children's health and safety
KidsHealth : Provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
KidSource.com : Focuses on kids health and education related issues.
KidsPrivacy.org : Parents guide to childrens privacy online.
KinderStart.com : the Webs largest index-directory of information about parenting, pregnancy, child development, health, education, learning activities.
Lila Guide : survival guide for new and expectant parents for San Francisco and Bay Area.
Lion and Lamb Project : Promotes non-violent values and products.
Moms Online : Oprahs Oxygen network: Home Space, Job Wise, Im Pregnant, Mom to Mom, Ages & Stages, As a Family.
National Association of Family Child Care : Assists family child care associations and provider accreditation.
National Domestic Violence Hotline : Crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providers.
National Parenting Center : Guidance from renowned child-rearing authorities.
National Safe Kids Campaign : First and only national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury
Netmom : 100 Hot Sites for Families and information on ordering books, such as The Internet Kids and Family Yellow Pages .
New Hampshire Parent Resource : Directs parents to "hard-to-find" professionals, services, shops and entertainment in New Hampshire..
Nick Jr. Quality online activities and information for parents of preschoolers
Northwest Baby and Child Newspaper : Dedicated to the needs of parents and parents-to-be.
Parenthood Web : Newsletter, home, shopping, pregnancy, names, recipes, sleep, chats, many topics.
Parent News : Online parenting newsletter includes homework, assistance, family facts, resources, articles.
Parent Soup : iVillage.com network : library, experts, fun & games, education central, parenting communities.
Parenting : Part of About, the Human Internet network with over 700 sites, each run by a professional guide: sites include Babies & Toddlers, Family Life & Parenting, K-6, Multiples, Adolescents.
Parenting.com : Experts, tools, community, polls, contests, with a focus on pregnancy, baby and toddler.
Parenting For One Magazine : Offers resources for single parents including recipes, articles on stretching a dollar, activities, and more.
ParentsPlace.com : "Share the adventure of parenting!"
Parents Guide to Childrens Media : Locates, reviews, and honors childrens learning materials.
Parent To Parent : Weekly article written by Jodie Lynn, nationally syndicated columnist, author, and parent educator.
Playing for Keeps! : National not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, constructive, non-violent play for all children..
Play To Learn - Learn To Play : Web site for a book that examines the relationship between playing and learning.
Pratical Parenting : Web site with tips on a variety of parenting topics...from toilet training to dealing with divorce.
SafeChild.net Comprehensive child safety site.
Smithsonian Institution : Access to Smithsonian libraries and other museum resources.
Stand for Children : National, nonpartisan membership organization building a voice strong enough to give all children the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe.
The Parent Table : Parenting tips and forum.
Therapy In Action : Therapy center providing quality services for children and adolescents with special needs, and their families.
Tips for Parenting in a Commercial Culture : Positive tips and actions to help parents raise healthy children in this highly commercial culture.
Touch the Future : Publications inspired by the work of Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of The Magical Child and Crack In The Cosmic Egg.
Toys for Tots : U.S. Marines' annual toy collection and distribution campaigns
Toy Industry Association (TIA) : News and information on toys and safety issues.
Toysafety.net : National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) - Lists potentially hazardous toys and consumer tips
ToyShop Complete marketplace and news source for buyers and sellers of toys, action figures, Hot Wheels, Barbie, character toys and more.
TV-free America : Resources to encourage participation in the TV-Turnoff Network.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission : Resources to keep American families safe.
Women.com : "Where women are going..." health, career, cars, family, fashion, entertainment.
Young Widows and Widowers : Tips, resources, and suggestions for widows and widowers to deal with grief; also, it covers parenting issues.
Zero to Three :Promotes healthy development of babies and toddlers.
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