Sites
for Parents and Other Adults
Click for: Education
| General Interest | Health
& Safety | Recreation & Fun
Books and Reading
- Books, Reading
and Authors - a page
of sites selected by Duluth Public Library staff.
- Choosing Baby and Toddler Books - information from Duluth Public Library
staff.
- Minnesota Storytime - a collection of online reading guides for children's
picture books, featuring Minnesota authors, illustrators and/or
publishers.
http://www.minnesotahumanities.org/Literacy/library.htm
- Read Kiddo Read
- Author James Patterson began this website, which is dedicated
to making kids readers for life. He says, "...you've decided
to take your kid's reading future into your own hands. Something
told you the only way to get kids to read was to give them great
books, cool books, books they would absolutely positively love.
I believe we've gathered the creme de la creme of the reading
right here. These are very, very special books that kids will
gobble up and ask for more. If your kids get a few of these books
under their belts, they'll be well on their way to becoming readers
for life. I promise you." Books and reading tips for kids
from birth to age 10 and up.
http://www.readkiddoread.com/home
Education
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids:
Parents and Teachers Guide
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/pt/index.html
- BornLearning.org - A public campaign to help parents and caregivers
explore ways to turn everyday activities into fun learning opportunities
for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=33
- Children,
Youth and Family Consortium
- A University of Minnesota site that provides a pathway to information
related to the health, education and welfare of children, youth
and families.
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/
- Collegeboard.com Parent's Guide - From the association that brings you
the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and AP programs. Advice and information
on paying for college and finding the right college.
http://www.collegeboard.org/parents/
- Crayola Parents Page - Lesson plans, art techniques, and
more.
http://www.crayola.com/parents/index.cfm
- Early Childhood Family Education - Information on the Duluth ECFE Program
from the Duluth Public School District.
http://www.duluth.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=952&sc_id=1205277197
- EarthDay.gov - Includes Earth Day activities for
home and classrooms, information on volunteer opportunities,
games for kids, and links to other resources.
http://www.earthday.gov/
- Education World: Students Learn Respect
- Thanks to Good Manners
- Web resources for teaching respect and good manners through
stories, poems, songs, games, biographies, lesson plans, and
activities.
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr232.shtml
- Educator's
Reference Desk - Education
information for teachers, parents and others interested in education.
http://www.eduref.org/
- Every Child Ready to Read: Research and
Evaluation - Information
and tips for parents and caregivers on the benefits of helping
babies and preschoolers enjoy books and reading. A joint project
of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library
Service to Children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/ecrr/ecrrhomepage.cfm
- Family Education.com - Information, strategies, and practical advice
for parents who want to be involved with their children's learning
and development.
http://www.familyeducation.com/
- FinaidFacts.org - If you're like most Americans, you
probably don't have enough money saved to simply write a check
for a college bill. Most college students receive some form of
financial aid. On this website, learn about student loans, scholarships,
and tax benefits. The other sections of this site will help you
make better decisions regarding the financing of a college career.
The financial aid process can be intimidating, but knowledge
is power!
http://www.finaidfacts.org
- Funbrain.com - For parents, teachers, and kids in
grades K-8. Educational games, parent-kid challenges, parent
resources, flashcards, curriculum-related games guide, and more.
- Head Start Bureau
- The official web site for the Head Start and Early Head Start
Programs. Offers information on programs that serve children
from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. "They
are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing
the school readiness of young children in low-income families."
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www2.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb/
- Helping Children Succeed in School - Practical steps to help children be
successful in school including topics like test taking and study
skills, tips on how to communicate effectively with teachers
and school personnel, and suggested additional resources.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/succeed/
- Kindergarten: Ready or Not? - Is your child ready for kindergarten?
Guidelines and tips for determining if your child is prepared
socially, academically, and physically.
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/mn/416
- Minnesota Department of Education - Information on programs that focus
on education, community services, prevention, and the preparation
of young people for the world of work.
http://education.state.mn.us/html/mde_home.htm
- My
Wonderful World - Geography
is more than places on a map. It's global connections and incredible
creatures. It's people and cultures, economics and politics.
And it's essential to understanding our interconnected world.
My Wonderful World is a National Geographic-led campaign-backed
by a coalition of major national partners-to expand geographic
learning in school, at home, and in the community.
http://mywonderfulworld.org/
- New York Times Learning Network On the
Web Parent Connections
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/parents/index.html
- PACER
Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights - Created by parents of children and
youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing
similar challenges.
http://www.pacer.org/
- Profiles of Minnesota Charter Schools - Provides and overview of the range
of programs offered by charter schools and information of specific
schools. A good starting place for those exploring the charter
school option.
http://www.centerforschoolchange.org/main.asp
- Questions About Kids - Tackles common issues of concern to
parents and professionals. Topics include the role of dads, kindergarten
readiness, leaving children home alone, and more. From the University
of Minnesota's Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
and Irving Harris Center for Invent and Toddler Development.
http://education.umn.edu/ceed/publications/questionsaboutkids/default.html
- Sesame Street Parents - Selected articles from Sesame Street
Parents magazine, for parents of children ages 2-6 years old.
Also includes an activity planner, an advice finder, and reviews
of toys, books and software.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/0,1178,,00.html
- Signing Time! Kids
- Signing Time makes learning American Sign Language (ASL) easy
and fun for the whole family! Use this site's interactive ASL
alphabet, online signing dictionary, games, songs, and printable
coloring pages to learn to sign letters, words, and phrases.
Teachers and parents can download signing lessons, worksheets,
and vocabulary guides (with pictures). Research shows that, when
empowered with even a few simple ASL signs, babies and toddlers
can express their needs through sign long before they can speak
(resulting in fewer tantrums!), school-aged children can develop
larger vocabularies and better reading skills, and children with
special needs or developmental delays can find their own "voice."
Watch the PBS television program Signing Time on WDSE-TV.
http://www.signingtimekids.org/
- University
of Minnesota - Programs for Pre-K - 12 Students and Educators - Find out about the exciting and innovative
learning experiences at the U of M, designed for children, youth,
families and educators! There is a world of options, including
professional development or classroom resources for teachers,
a math or music opportunity for youth, summer camps, or a fun
visit to a U of M campus for families.
http://www.k12.umn.edu/
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General
Interest
- American Library Association, Association
for Library Service to Children. Especially For Families - Links to lists of award-winning children's
books, family-friendly Web sites, and resources to help support
reading at home and lifelong learning.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/parents.links.html
- American Library Association, Kids Connect
at the Library: Tips for parents
- Suggestions for keeping kids safe online, recommended web sites,
tips on raising readers and booklists for kids.
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/foryoungpeople/youngpeopleparents/especiallyyoungpeople.htm
- The Baby Name Wizard's NameVoyager - A fun site for those choosing baby
names, or for tracking the popularity of names from 1900 to the
present.
http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/lnv0105.html
- Building Moral Intelligence - Advice from Michele Borba, Ed.D, an author,
educator, consultant, and frequent talk show guest. Covers a
variety range of topics including talking to children about tragedies,
bully proofing, and hot homework tips.
http://www.moralintelligence.com/
- Building Strong Assets: A Preliminary
Study from YMCA of the USA and Search Institute on What Parents
Need to Succeed - Discusses
the challenges parents face in parenting children and teenagers,
the kind of support valued by parents, and more.
http://www.abundantassets.org/building.cfm
- Celebrating the Holidays in an Interfaith
Family - An article offering
support and tips for families trying to celebrate the winter
holidays in more than one religious tradition. From BabyCenter.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyritual/9838.html
- Children,
Youth and Family Consortium
- A University of Minnesota site that provides a pathway to information
related to the health, education and welfare of children, youth
and families.
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/
- Dads and Daughters
- The official site for DADs, a national, non-profit organization
based in Duluth that focuses on a father's role in promoting
a positive self-image for girls and advocates change in the media,
advertising, and popular culture. Resources include articles,
surveys, self-help ideas, links to related sites, and research
information. DADs publishes: Daughters: The Newsletter for Parents
of Girls.
http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/
- Family
TLC: Tools to Enhance the Parent/Child Relationship - A great source for family-related
activities, with new suggestions each month. Search by the age
of your children, from birth to 13+. Also includes parenting
tips and articles on child development.
http://familytlc.net/
- The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy
Development of Children
- A publication that includes tips for dads, including caring
for new moms, how to handle a crying baby, ten ways to be a better
dad, 20 long distance activities for dads living at a distance,
and how to work with special needs children. From the Administration
for Children and Families, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/fatherhood/
- Institute for
Adoption Information
- Offers tools to enhance the understanding of adoption while
advocating for balanced, accurate coverage in news and entertainment
programming. Intended for adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents,
and adoption professionals.
http://www.adoptioninformationinstitute.org/
- iVillage
ParentsPlace.com - One
of the Web's most popular parenting sites.
http://www.parentsplace.com/
- Kids' Turn: Parents - Kids' Turn helps children understand and cope
with the loss, anger, and fear that they feel when their parents
separate or divorce. Parents will find tips for supporting their
children during this crisis in their lives, so that at-risk behavior
is averted. Kids' Turn is dedicated to enhancing children's lives
through improved communication and the knowledge that they are
not alone.
http://www.kidsturn.org/parents/main.htm
- Kids
Voting USA - Official
site for the organization that provides kids with the opportunity
to vote at official polls on Election Day. Includes online activities
and links to other sites.
http://www.kidsvotingusa.org/
- Minnesota
Dads at Home - Offers
networking opportunities for Dads who are home full-time or part-time
with their children. Includes information on recreational and
educational activities, how to become involved with the Duluth
group, and monthly newsletters.
http://www.mdah.org
- MNASAP:
Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation - If you're interested in adopting, in the process
of adopting, or if you've already adopted, you'll find information
and support here. MNASAP provides an information clearinghouse
on adoption and related issues; a calendar of statewide training
events for parents and professionals; and a support network of
and for adoptive parents.
http://www.mnasap.org/
- National Organization of Mothers of Multiples - Official website for this support
organization. Includes parenting tips, a bulletin board and product
and book information.
http://www.nomotc.org/
- National Student Parent Mock Election - Election information
and press releases, an opportunity to vote on National Student/Parent
Mock Election Day, and free curriculum resources.
http://www.nationalmockelection.org/
- PACER
Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights - Created by parents of children and
youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing
similar challenges.
http://www.pacer.org/
- ParenthoodWeb - articles and information for parents and prospective
parents.
http://www.parenthoodweb.com/
- Parent's
Choice - Recommendations
and information on children's media products, books, magazines,
and toys on the market. Parent's Choice, created in 1978, is
a non-profit organization with no commercial ties.
http://parents-choice.org/
- Playing for Keeps - Produced by a national not-for-profit organization
acting as a central source nationwide for information about play
and its developmental benefits for children. Includes research
information, tips for parents, play ideas by age, and tips for
selecting toys.
http://www.playingforkeeps.org/site/index.html
- PBS
Parents - Information
and advice for parents on topics ranging from talking to your
kids about war and violence, to suggesting books for snuggling
up and reading with your children.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/
- Questions About Kids - Tackles common issues of concern to
parents and professionals. Topics include the role of dads, kindergarten
readiness, leaving children home alone, and more. From the University
of Minnesota's Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
and Irving Harris Center for Invent and Toddler Development.
http://education.umn.edu/ceed/publications/questionsaboutkids/default.html
- "Raising Teens: a Synthesis of Research
and a Foundation for Action"
- By A. Rae Simpson, PhD, Harvard School of Public Health. A
downloadable report that summarizes the new body of research
addressing the important ways parents make a difference in the
lives of teens.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/chc/parenting/report.pdf
- Scholastic for Parents
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/parentsHome.jsp
- Sesame Street Parents - Selected articles from Sesame Street
Parents magazine, for parents of children ages 2-6 years old.
Also includes an activity planner, an advice finder, and reviews
of toys, books and software.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/0,1178,,00.html
- Single Parent Central - Information on careers, childcare,
government resources and more.
http://www.singleparentcentral.com/index.htm
- Slowlane.com:
The Online Resource for Stay At Home Dads
http://slowlane.com/
- Tips for Parents - The American Library Association's Kids Connect
@ the Library website. Includes website recommendations for kids,
information on Internet use and safety, tips on raising a reader,
book recommendations for kids, and more.
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=litoolkit&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=50662
- Understanding and Raising Boys - "Discover how to help your boy
feel confident, succeed in school, and grow up resilient and
responsible."
http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisingboys/
- University of Minnesota Extension Service, Family
Development - Information
on social issues facing families.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/
- What is Happening to the World? Talking
to Children about Terror
- A valuable website for those working with children. Includes
age-specific suggestions for answering children's questions about
war and terrorism.
http://www.brighthorizons.com/talktochildren/
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Health
and Safety
- Age-Appropriate Toys for Children - An article describing "the basic
characteristics of child development at each stage of growth."
Includes lists of age-appropriate toys. Written by Mark A. Brandenburg,
MD, author of the book, Child Safe: a Practical Guide for Preventing
Childhood Injuries. (Available in the Duluth Public Library's
Parent-Teacher collection - j613.6 Brandenburg)
http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/safety/ageappropriatetoys.htm
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry Facts for Families
http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Resources+for+Families§ion=Resources+for+Families
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Information
on Suicide - Information
on topics including teen suicide prevention and risk behaviors.
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/childhealthmonth/prevteensuicide.htm
- American Red Cross Disaster Services - Information on the different types
of disasters, where they strike, and what to do to protect your
family.
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_501_,00.html
- AskDr.Sears.com - Information on parenting and pediatric
health topics from A-Z. From pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, his
wife, Martha Sears, RN, and their sons, pediatricians Bob Sears
and Jim Sears.
http://askdrsears.com/
- Children Flying Solo - Information about children between
5 and 12 who travel on airplanes without a parent or guardian.
Includes information about forms, airlines services, escort fees
for major domestic airlines, general age guidelines, and safety
tips. From the web site Independent Traveler.com.
http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=203&category=19
- Children,
Youth and Family Consortium
- A University of Minnesota site that provides a pathway to information
related to the health, education and welfare of children, youth
and families.
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/
- HeadLice.org
http://www.headlice.org/
- Incredible Internet
- Click on "Online Safety" for a wealth of information
on using the Internet safely. Includes information on social
networks, instant messaging, parental controls, and more. Click
on "Online Certification" and explore the lessons for
information on topics like understanding social networks, common
Internet terms, and chat acronyms. Try the parent-safety net
test to gain a quick assessment of your family's Internet practices
with tools to improve them. Also includes a list of "Incredible
Web Sites." Recommended by DPL staff.
http://www.incredibleinternet.com/
- Inside the Teenage Brain - Check out the latest research on the
teenage brain, and found out the answer to questions like, "just
how much sleep do teens need?"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/
- Internet
Safety - a page of links.
- KidsHealth for Parents
http://kidshealth.org/parent/index.html
- Kids Running: Running Games - "devoted to promoting the sport
of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a
fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home." Running
and academics are combined on this site to make fun games that
help kids learn while they get physically fit. Discover the fractions
game "Jog, Tempo, Sprint" and the spelling game "Ready,
Set, Spell." Get training advice from professional coaches.
Learn what kids should eat and drink for their best health and
running performance.
http://www.kidsrunning.com/krschoolgames.html
- My
Pyramid.gov - Explore
the official new food pyramid from the United States Department
of Agriculture to learn about the food groups and to see how
much physical activity you should be getting. Take an animated
tour of the new pyramid. Discover a wealth of ideas that can
help you get started toward a healthy diet. There are tips for
each food group, physical activity, eating out, a sample menu,
and more.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
- National
Immunization Program
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/
- Stop Bullying Now! What Adults Can Do - Tips, information, and resources for
adults helping children cope with bullying. From the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adult/indexAdult.asp
- Teen Suicide - Signs and symptoms that may indicate a suicidal
teen. From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/suicide.htm
- Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
For Parents - Warning
signs, parent FAQs, links to resources, and LifeSkills tips on
how to help someone in need.
http://www.yellowribbon.org/Msg-to-Parents.htm
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Recreation
and Fun
- Activity Village - Welcome to Activity Village, where you will
find over 2000 free pages of fun for kids! We aim to provide
parents and teachers of the under-10s with ideas, inspiration,
and all sorts of kids activities--many printable--as well as
advice and help with all aspects of looking after children. Includes
Sudoku puzzles, learning games, kids' crafts, word searches,
jigsaw puzzles, jokes for kids, family recipes, coloring pages,
home school resources, and much more!
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/index.htm
- American
Camping Association Camp Database
- Information on over 2,000 camps that have earned ACA accreditation.
Search for camps by location, special needs, affiliation, activities,
and cost.
http://www.acacamps.org/
- ChessKIDS
Academy - Interactive
chess lessons, quizzes, games and puzzles for kids. Also offers
a resource center for parents and teachers, including a scholastic
chess download pack to enable any school to run a chess club.
http://www.chesskids.com/
- Common Sense Media
- TV, movie, game, music and website reviews from a national,
non-partisan, not-for-profit organization.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
- Common Sense Media: Entertainment Reviews for Kids
and Families - Reviews
of movies, books, television programs, video games, music, and
Web sites. From a "nonpartisan organization dedicated to
improving media and entertainment choices for kids and families."
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
- Crayola Parents Page - Lesson plans, art techniques, and
more.
http://www.crayola.com/parents/index.cfm
- Cub Scout Projects
- Fun stuff for boys to make at home and in den meetings. Includes
a variety of building activities including music projects, nature
projects, rocket projects and teeterboards.
http://www.wtsmith.com/rt/projects.html
- Dr. Toy Guide
- an online magazine for toy information.
http://www.drtoy.com
- FamilyFun - Games, recipes, crafts and advice
from Disney Online.
http://www.family.com/
- Kaboose Olympic Games, Crafts, and Activities
http://holidays.kaboose.com/Olympics.html
- Kids Domain Craft
Exchange Halloween Costumes
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/_hcostume.html
- Kids-In-Mind - This site offers a special movie-rating
system intended to objectively describe film content and help
parents decide whether a film is appropriate for their children.
http://www.kids-in-mind.com/
- Kids Running: Running Games - "devoted to promoting the sport
of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a
fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home." Running
and academics are combined on this site to make fun games that
help kids learn while they get physically fit. Discover the fractions
game "Jog, Tempo, Sprint" and the spelling game "Ready,
Set, Spell." Get training advice from professional coaches.
Learn what kids should eat and drink for their best health and
running performance.
http://www.kidsrunning.com/krschoolgames.html
- Sesame Street Parents - Selected articles from Sesame Street
Parents magazine, for parents of children ages 2-6 years old.
Also includes an activity planner, an advice finder, and reviews
of toys, books and software.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/0,1178,,00.html
- Sing-Along Tunes Index! - Looking for the words to an old favorite
or a Christmas carol? Can't remember the tune from a movie or
musical? Try this site from NIEHS, the National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm#index
- Yahoo Movies: The Movie Mom - Helps parents choose great movies
and videos for their kids.
http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/moviemom/
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