Subject Guide: Family & Parenting Resources

Web Sites

Many useful information resources are available on the Internet. But, remember to evaluate any Web site before using it for research.

Website & Description

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
Provides general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, policy statements, practice guidelines in addition to publications and other child health resources.

A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/
A complete homeschooling community and portal site with articles, chats, events, kids' sites, and links to learning materials.

Broward County Public Schools Career, Technical and Adult Community Education
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/ctace/index.html
Parenting classes and support.

Center for Children and Families in the Justice Systems
http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm
Information on bullying for parents and teachers.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
www.childwelfare.gov
Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Children's Health Environmental Coalition
www.checnet.org
Informs parents and caregivers about preventable health and development problems caused by exposure to toxic substances in homes, schools and communities.

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat.htm
Florida department of Education site which provides information about the test in addition to sample test questions.

FCAT Explorer
http://www.fcatexplorer.com/
Parent and teacher resources for helping children prepare for their FCATs.

Home Education Magazine
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/wlcm_HEM.html
Online magazine, newsletters, and discussion board for parents.

Homeschool Zone
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/
Ideas, activities and events for parents and educators.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for parents of children from birth through adulthood.

News for Parents.org
www.newsforparents.org
Provides news and information for parents of children from birth to 18. Topics include: children's health and development, education, family and home, as well as information for expectant parents and parents of children with special needs and medical challenges.

Parenting.com
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/
Parenting.com is the online home of Parenting magazine, which offers useful tools, in-depth information, reality-tested advice, and quick tips.

Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org
Zero to Three, a national center for infants, toddlers and families, publishes books and provides information about fostering the emotional health and development of young children.

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