Parent Links

Dr. Toy’s Guide on the Internet. Information on hundreds of recommended toys and products for children. http://www.drtoy.com	Connect for Kids. This nonprofit site provides news and information on issues affecting kids and families, over 1500 helpful links to national and local resources, and two e-mail newsletters http://www.connectforkids.org
Family First http://www.familyfirst.com/ FamilyFirst.com, the web's oldest and leading site for family-friendly web site reviews. Since 1995, this site has been reviewing over 2000 sites. You can search their database for sites, or check back each day for a new site
Family Education Network. A good site for parents in search of advice about how to help their children learn. Articles and discussion groups cover areas like special education, home schooling, and school-parent relations. http://www.familyeducation.com/home/	Jean Armour Polly’s 100 Great Sites in Ten Categories. For families that would like to explore the Web together. http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml
Frost's Summer Camp Guide http://www.frosts.com Whether you're off to camp this summer or still looking for a camp, this is the site for you. You can search for both day and overnight camps and also get useful info such as how to make friends at camp, how to be a good camper and how to care for your braces at camp.	Are Looking at a Great Web Site? http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/criteria.html The Web is a lot like a flea market: there’s a vast selection of sites to choose from but not a lot of order to it. Some sites are offered by reputable “dealers” and some from individuals who want to show off their personal favorite items. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s a hidden treasure, what’s worth taking a look at, and what’s a waste of time.
Bookworm http://www.kidsreads.com Summer is a great time for reading. Find some of the best books for kids ages 6-12 here. You can also join the reading club and write book reviews of your faves.	KidsDoctor. Searchable database of pediatric advice. http://www.kidsdoctor.com/
Berit's Best Sites for Children http://www.beritsbest.com/	Family Resource Online http://www.familyresource.com/ Edited and operated by Family Resource Online Network, a not-for-profit organization, this site provides access to helpful parenting information.
Moms Online http://www.momsonline.com A well resources and linked site for Moms.	SafeKids.Com http://www.safekids.com/ Where you'll find tips, advice and suggestions to make your family's online experience fun and productive!
Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com/ This site created by one of the largest suppliers of computer software for children is a wonderful starting point to see what is available, to see the content of the programs and their educational focus.	ParentsPlace http://www.parentsplace.com/ A meeting place for parents and parents-to-be, where you can chat ‘live’ with other parents on a range of topics
FamilyEducation Network http://www.familyeducation.com The Family Education Network has timely articles and expert advice columns from Boston Children's Hospital pediatricians Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Nethersole, Family Therapist Carleton Kendrick and teacher Barbara Callaghan, a lot of answers to common family questions can be found here. The site also contains special sections on Learning Disabilities, Health and Safety and Homework Help.	National Child Care Information Center http://nccic.org/ The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) has been established to complement, enhance and promote child care linkages and to serve as a mechanism for supporting quality, comprehensive services for children and families. The site includes advice on finding/selecting a child care provider and links to information on child care health and safety and on child development.
Info Please http://www.infoplease.com/ The search feature at Information Please combines all the resources of the encyclopedia, dictionary, and several almanacs for students researching current events, statistics, facts, and historical records. Different search levels and special features make it easy for students to find exactly what they are looking for.	Kidshealth http://kidshealth.org/ Created and supported by medical experts of Nemours Foundation. Kids health covers health issues for children and parents. The site is very accurate and up to date. This site includes great links on topics such as human body systems, growth food and fitness. The text is entertaining and includes links that enable users to view animations of many body systems.
Safe on the Net PIN (Parent Information Network) An excellent portal and informative site full of resources, ideas and links. Well worth a stop.	Surfnetkids http://www.surfnetkids.com This site has a variety of resources for parents and children that focus on fun and educational Web sites organized around a theme. This site is designed by Barbara Feldman, author of the syndicated column "Surfing the Net with Kids".
Parents Count http://www.mbrt.org/parents.htm The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education's "Parents Count" Web page features online resources for parents and strategies for maximizing student potential in school. The page gives advice such as talking to children about school, helping students with homework and getting them to do better in school.	Smithsonian Education http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/ The Smithsonian Institution's new Web site, Smithsonian Education, is an informative place for students, educators and parents. Featuring content from 16 Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo and the Smithsonian's world-class research facility, SmithsonianEducation.org brings the Smithsonian's vast educational resources to classrooms and homes nationwide.