The family is one of nature's masterpieces.
George Santayana
Are you a mother, father, son, or daughter? This category contains information for all components of a family, including traditional, single-parent, and divorced families. It also contains information about daycare and family planning.
http://www.fpsol.com/adoption/advocates.html
Provides federal and state legislative news and analysis (including statutes and court decisions), adoption assistance (subsidy) information resources, legal resources, and advocacy resources.
http://www.adopting.org/employer.html
Provides information about company-sponsored adoption benefit plans, including who is eligible for benefits, how company-sponsored benefit plans actually work, covered expenses and when they are paid, the types of adoption the benefit plans cover, adoption leave of absence from the workplace, a list of companies that offer adoption benefits, as well as other adoption assistance programs. If you are considering adopting a child, this is a great place to go for information regarding company-sponsored benefits.
http://www.helping.com/family/ad/adnlu.html
A sizable directory of newsletters and magazines on adoption. The site lists subscription rates and also includes selected periodicals on the search for birth parents or for children given up for adoption.
http://www.infi.net/adopt/iii1st.html
Offers information about the process of adoption, including the type of children available for adoption, who is eligible, steps for agency adoption and independent adoption, guide books, and a list of national adoption organizations.
Provides information that encompasses the broad scope of adoption, including lists of agencies and photo-listings, legal resources, information about international adoptions, FAQs for children about adoption, a walk-through of the adoption home study process, and much more.
http://www.sover.net/~adopt/index.html
Site geared toward women that offers stories of adoptees, birthmothers, and adoptive mothers, provides conference and workshop information, and an free monthly online publication called The Adoption Connections Newsletter. Great support site for women touched by adoption.
http://www.halcyon.com/adoption/04.html
Offers a list with descriptions of adoption agencies and organizations within the United States. The descriptions include address and phone number information, fees, membership information (when applicable).
http://www.adoption.com/alliance/
Provides information the Ecuador Adoption Program, the Romania Adoption Program, and the China Adoption Program provided by this agency. Also includes a list of criteria for which adoptive parents must qualify.
Site of a non-profit international child placement agency. In conjunction with local service agencies, place children from other countries, such as Russia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Mexico, in families throughout the United States.
http://www.openadoption.org/bbetzen/
Written by Bill Betzen, this site concentrates on providing information about "open adoptions", including information to anyone considering the placement of an infant (including a checklist to use when searching for an agency), recommendations for anyone considering the adoption of an infant, infant adoption cost questions and issues,
Comprehensive site that provides 143 pages of photolistings of children available for adoption, categorized by age and sex. Also includes information on legislation, the adoption process, lists of adoption agencies and organizations, conferences and seminars, and other material pertinent to all aspects of adoption. This is a must visit!
http://www.thesphere.com/~gfi/gfi2.html
Site of adoption licensed agency and counseling services. Provides comprehensive material about the adoption process, types of adoption, procedures, international and domestic adoption, counseling, and fees.
http://www.adopting.org/htc.html
Site of a private, not-for-profit, adoptive-parent-led corporation, specializing in the preparation and support of families and single persons wishing to adopt from the United States and several countries around the world. Includes licensing information, fee structure, and general information about international adoption and policies. This site also has a comprehensive photolisting of children available for adoption that includes, health and development information, circumstances under which children came into custody available, and recommendations for placement.
Provides services to reunite children with birth families, or places them with adoptive families in the country of their birth or another country.
http://www.webcom.com/~nfediac/welcome.html
Provides information and support for birthparents and adoptive parents, information and resources for professionals in the adoption field, and links to other Web sites that provide information about adoption.
http://www.infi.net/adopt/nao.html
Lists branches of the federal government concerned with adoption, national organizations concerned with adoption, and other groups with specialized interest in adoption, such as advocacy, education, and financial support. Also includes links for international, national, and regional adoption exchanges, and photo listings.
http://www.adoption.com/others.html
Provides photo-listings of children from the former Soviet Union and China. The site of Association of American Nonprofit Adoption Agencies, Inc. is an Arkansas corporation that does not place children for adoption, but rather contracts with licensed agencies to coordinate adoptions from the former Soviet Union and in some cases China. Although the individual listings do not provide as much health and development information as other sites, you can request video tapes and further information from AANAA, Inc. This site also provides a list of adoption agencies associated with AANAA, Inc. You can find other information related to adoption, such as a list of books, country-specific adoption and general adoption information, and resources for special-need children.
http://www.webcom.com/~webweave/rw.html
Quarterly magazine that contains articles that cover the broad scope of adoption. Included are personal stories, specialized columns, and advice for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents.
http://www.dhs.state.tx.us./tdprs/adoption/tare.html
This site is a first in that it is the first state to put its waiting-child photo-listing on the Internet. Provides pictures and descriptions of children in custody of the state who available for adoption. The listings also include information about the children, such as age, personality traits, needs, and whether the child is physically, emotionally, mentally, or developmentally challenged.
http://www.ibar.com/adoption.shtml
Adoptee's and birthparent's stories, adoption issues, and search stories are a few of the offerings of this site. Also includes reader responses and links to other adoption sites.
http://www.mtjeff.com/~bodenst/page3.html
Offers a wealth of information regarding searching for a birthparent or relinquished child, from information you will need to get started on your search (and how that info will help) to links to other adoption/search sites. If you are searching, you will appreciate the numerous links provided.
http://www.instantech.com/users/martin/adoptees.htm
Kathy Martin offers search assistance at no charge (donations suggested however). This page clearly states the type of help you can expect from Kathy when searching for an adoptee or birthparent.
http://www.webcom.com/kmc/adoption/faqs.html
This comprehensive site contains tons of important information for those searching for birthparents, children, or siblings. You can find booklists (with reviews), legislative information, newsgroups (alt.adoption), FAQs regarding the alt.adoption newsgroup, and a list of support groups, broken down by country and state. This site also contains links to must-read information if you are considering the use of a searcher in your quest. A+!
http://psy.ucsd.edu/~jhartung/adoptees.html
Provides up-to-date information about adoption-related events and legislation, lists of books related to searching for children and birthparents, other links, newsletters, and newsgroups. This is a must-visit for anyone searching.
http://www.firstct.com/fv/tmapmenu.html
Great site with many tools for searching and tracking your family history. Useful in searching for birthfamily. This site contains helpful tools such as suggestions for "getting past the stone wall," a tutorial on the U.S. Federal Census, research outlines, and collections of compiled and original family records.
http://www.bconnex.net/~cspcc/daycare/
Sponsored by the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this site explores societal values and other issues surrounding contemporary child care and other family concerns.
Looking for daycare in northern California? This site, geared toward residents (and especially those new to the area), offers a map which locates those centers nearest your work or home.
http://www.thegrapevine.com/daycare/
The Daycare Page is a broad-based information service that has won numerous awards for excellence. Produced by the National Daycare Alliance, the site is a resource for working parents and daycare providers throughout the country and addresses all types of childcare, including center or home-based daycare, or that provided by a nanny or au pair. And the information is substantial—there's a nationwide database directory of daycare providers, news and feature stories, discussion groups, and the "Ask Nana" corner, where readers get common sense advise from a grandmother and experienced daycare provider.
A superb site for anyone interested in daycare. Established by one provider to share "techniques, ideas, problems and solutions," this site offers a wealth of information and resources, including an IRC channel, a variety of craft and activity ideas, and links to a host of daycare-related sites—sites for pre-school development, pre-school activities, daycare businesses and daycare software, and many, many more!
Kiddie Campus U owns and operates daycare centers in the New York area. In addition to the KCU program and consulting options, the site serves as a primer for daycare considerations and includes a number of "kiddie links."
http://kpix.com/xtra/keane/QA-01Feb-162305-L.html
Informative page by KPIX Legal Analyst, Peter Keane. The 10 questions are those that are frequently asked by parents when trying to determine custody issues. The 10 questions cover topics such as the definition of custody, mediation and arbitration, the best interest of the child, and modification of current custody agreements.
http://www.cei.net/~canichol/child.html
Site of a non-profit organization that is dedicated to monitoring courts and decisions so that the best interest of the child is the primary concern of decision makers. Offers case scenarios, e-mail, objectives, and general information regarding "the best interest of the child."
Site where professionals interested in child custody and dependency evaluation can meet and discuss topics of mutual interest. Provides online and other custody and dependency resources (legal, psychological, general, and professional), mailing lists for those involved in custody evaluations, conference announcements, and the capability to search this site for specific information.
http://www.islandnet.com/~wwlia/us-cus.htm
Incredible site with wealth of information about the issue of child custody in the United States. Some topics included are types of custody arrangements and how those decisions are made, influences on decision-making, the child's wishes, mediation, and modifiability of custody and access orders.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/ACFPrograms/CSE/index.html
Provides helpful information about the child support system, including basic child support program facts, newsletters and announcements, recent policy documents, and opportunity to offer feedback. Be sure to visit the External Information link for information about child support guidelines specific to your state.
http://www.vix.com/crc/aboutcrc.htm
Site of Children's Rights Council (CRC), a national, non-profit, tax exempt, IRS 501(3) children's rights organization based in Washington, D.C. Provides information about children's rights, legislation regarding children's rights, and data on the state and national levels.
http://www.maricopa.gov/supcrt/ssc/sscinfo/divorce/divorce.html
Ongoing site that provides court information to the public. The information available is general but in easy-to-understand language and covers legal terminology used in divorce, child custody and child support issues, court papers, and property and debt.
Site of the Divorce Care support group. Provides a list of Divorce Care support groups in your area, resources for self help, information on children and divorce, financial survival, and more.
http://206.214.38.18/SC/C11Real.html
Part of Divorce Helpline, this site provides a clear but gentle explanation about the differences between "legal" and the emotional, spiritual, and practical divorce.
http://www.agate.net/~corbeau/lyons.html#toc
Great site that contains links to family law in a state-by-state format, information about child custody and support, women's resources, men's resources, newsgroups and mailing lists, articles on family law and divorce, and more.
http://www.divorce-online.com/
An electronic resource for people involved in, or facing the prospect of, divorce. Offers free articles and information on divorce-related topics and contains a Professional Referral section to locate help locate professional assistance near you. Also contains a FAQs section that applies to divorce.
http://www.primenet.com/~dean/csp_cust.html
Great site that contains news on child support issues, ways to remain involved with your kids when divorcing your partner, and links to child support laws in a state-by-state format.
http://www.primenet.com/~dean/parent.html
Site that provides links to sites related to children and divorce, single parenting, support groups for kids of divorce, and a list of other available resources regarding children and divorce.
http://www.divorcehelp.com/../SC/C12Map.html
Walks you through the complicated route of the law and divorce. Includes definitions for those great legalese terms, diagrams of the divorce process, and tips on how to get what you want from divorce. This is a great place for straightforward information. Be sure to click on the "beat the system" link for more valuable info.
http://www.divorcenet.com/welcome.html
Contains FAQs to the most common questions pertaining to divorce and family law, an online newsletter and index, a state-by-state resource center, an interactive bulletin board, international and national laws pertaining to child abduction along with a link to the U.S. State Department, and more. Also contains helpful information regarding child custody and child support.
http://www.divorcenet.com/messages/msgs.html
Bulletin Board on which you can post questions and answers pertaining to family law. Updated daily. Good place for support and sharing experiences as well as sharing knowledge.
http://www.value.net/~markwelch/famlaw.htm
Comprehensive list of links to other sites that cover family law, divorce, child custody and support issues, self-help for those experiencing separation or divorce, long-distance parenting, and more. Great site to visit when you're not sure what to search for in the family law arena.
http://members.aol.com/kidsturn/
Good site for kids and parents going through separation or divorce. Geared toward the "child's" best interest, this site, offers suggestions for guiding kids through the "divorce zone," workshop information, list of suggested readings, and links to other organizations.
Offers information about divorce and separation (somewhat specific to the state of California), data about child support, and family law news. Also provides columns and articles related to divorce, a directory of legal services, and an attorney registry.
http://marie.az.com/%7Eblainn/dv/index.html
Great site that provides personal experience with abuse (the giving and receiving end), questions to help you determine whether you are an abuser or have been abused, information about the "cycle of abuse," and links to other sites that pertain to this subject.
This site is dedicated to enhancing Internet resources for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Offers list of state-level programs on the prevention of child abuse, electronic newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the developments of this site, and links to other helpful sites.
http://www.jimhopper.com/abstats.html#caut
Site offers wealth of information, including statistics, methodological issues, sexual abuse of girls, sexual abuse of boys, substantiated cases, issue of memory, and additional resources.
http://www.childcybersearch.org/ccscengl.htm
Canadian site that provides a database of missing children, a list of Canada's missing children agencies, a library that contains helpful tips, pamphlets, special interest articles about missing children, child-care, and parenting. Mostly geared toward Canadians, but some information is universal.
Site dedicated to the recovery of missing, abused, and exploited children. Offers safety tips to keep your kids safe, lists of other resources that can answer questions you may have, and links to other important sites dedicated to the safety of children.
Provides support services for those whose children are missing, such as crisis counseling, search assistance, photo distribution assistance. Also provides photo-listings of missing children, child ID kits, and safety tips for parents.
http://www.commnet.edu/QVCTC/student/LindaCain/sexabuse.html#horror
Supportive site that provides personal stories as well as legal info and statistics on child abuse, bibliographic reference of films, videos, documentaries and presentations, list of journals and articles that pertain to child abuse, and directories listing agencies for services related to child sexual abuse. This is a great site that has tons a great information to offer.
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~bartley/sacc/childAbuse.html
Not a lot of bells and whistles at this sight, but really good, must-know information about child sexual abuse. Offers sections on symptoms, feelings the child (and the parent) may have, protecting kids, and listening to children.
Site that is an interactive resource center—a meeting place for the exchange of information that serves the well being of children. Offers workshops and training, information resources on the well being of children, information about early childhood, and a spot about children's rights.
Contains publications and resources produced by CSN and other EDC injury prevention projects that include full-text in HTML format that can be viewed, downloaded, and printed directly from this site.
http://www.cyberpages.com/MISSING.HTM
Provides a list of missing children. This page is free of charge and enables you to add to the list. Also provides a list of other sites on the Internet that provide a similar service.
http://www.iquest.net/~gtemp/famvi.htm
Site devoted to fighting all forms of family violence. Great info here, such as facts about domestic violence, readers stories, suggestions for where to get help, suggested reading list, and links to other sites that pertain to domestic violence.
http://www.mcs.net/~kathyw/home.html
Offers tons of information about the different aspects of violence, including information for parents; data and info on trauma and disassociation, abuse, rape, and domestic violence; and a Net ratings guide.
http://www.northcoast.com/kevin_collins/collins.html
Site of volunteer organization that is dedicated to providing immediate response and experienced guidance for the families of stranger abducted children. Also provides an online directory of missing children, literature about stranger abductions, and links to other sites pertaining to missing children.
Site dedicated to teaching personal safety to children. Offers videotapes that help teach your child how to recognize ploys of abductors, safety tips for parents and children, and links to other safety pages.
http://www.cmhcsys.com/factsfam/rspdabus.htm
Site that contains suggestions for adults who suspect child abuse or are approached by a child indicating that he or she has been abused. Suggestions are specific to your reaction to the child and what you should do after the discussion with the child.
http://www.umn.edu/mincava/newstuff.htm
Site of an electronic clearinghouse via the World Wide Web for issues that pertain to domestic violence. Offers information about domestic violence in the forms of research papers and book suggestions, support for professionals, school safety info, list of treatment guidelines, gallery of children's art, poetry and prose by survivors, and links to help resources and other sites.
Site of a private, non-profit organization working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice dedicated to the search for missing children and pursuit of child protection. Offers training for those involved in child protection and recovery, search assistance to those looking for missing children, and provides publications and resources pertinent to the safety of children. Also provides access to a missing children database.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/ACFPrograms/NCCAN/index.html
Provides facts about the Child Abuse and Neglect program, statistics on child abuse and neglect, a national clearinghouse on child abuse and neglect information, and access to the National Data Archive on Child Abuse And Neglect.
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~dove/pd2.html
Provides links to missing children sites. The other sites aren't necessarily huge, but the info contained at those sites are equally as important.
Dedicated to stopping the physical, emotional, and sexual assault on children. Provides a Child Protection Guide, a list of speakers on child abuse, and access to a Survivors & Victims Resource Database that contains over 350 resources in the U.S. and Canada.
http://www.csbsju.edu/isti/03txt.html
Provides list of organizations and agencies in the United States for victims and survivors of child abuse and includes addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers.
This award-winning site provides a wealth of information on every aspect of childbirth, from the pros and cons of episiotomies to the history of Cesarean deliveries. Pages are both informational and personal, aiming to educate consumers on the many facets of childbirth while helping expectant mothers secure the best possible care.
http://www.teramonger.com/dwan.html/Miscpage.htm#infant
Produced by a woman who has experienced her own miscarriage, this site takes an especially compassionate approach to the topic. Provides numerous links on the subject of miscarriage, including possible causes, sources of support, and an especially helpful guide on what to say for friends and family dealing with grieving parents.
http://www.teramonger.com/dwan.html/mother.htm
A clearinghouse dedicated to all aspects of being a mom, this site is truly the "mother lode" of maternal sites on the Web, with an ambitious network of linked pages ranging from "The Preemie Page" to "Mother-Friendly Businesses." Alternative methods of birthing are also addressed, and an entire page is devoted to midwifery.
http://www.medaccess.com/workbook/baby_toc.htm
An online baby book with categories as diverse as Baby's Firsts, How to Take Care of Minor Problems, Dealing with Emergencies, and Prenatal/Post-natal Care. An attractive site!
http://www.naral.org/home.html
The home page of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL) offers an extensive and insightful exploration of reproductive health issues, including the many options currently available for family planning.
http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/birthindex.html
This broad-based site encompasses all aspects of midwifery, pregnancy, birth, and breast-feeding. Some popular sub-sections include The Parent's Page, High-Risk Situations, and Alternative Health Resources. The site contains a myriad of articles and resources, and visitors to the site can search it's extensive archives for information on a specific topic.
http://www.familyweb.com/faqs/prenattest_stories.shtml
This listing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides useful information on a sometimes complex topic. The material is especially strong in explaining the types of tests available, such as amnioscentesis, and screening for gestational diabetes or certain disabilities. A good starting point for learning about prenatal testing.
http://www.vicnet.net.au./~sands/sands.htm
SANDS, an acronym for Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support, is a wonderful site for those experiencing such grief. The site is an especially personal approach to the subject and offers articles, grief and bereavement resources and an assortment of related links.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~sbilling/ada.html
This site offers an extraordinary assortment of links for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) resources and disability information. Categories of links include legal resources, newsletters and Listservs, products and services, and specific disabilities, among others.
http://www.lsi.ukans.edu/beach/beachhp.htm
A useful site for those coping with a family member's disability. The Beach Center offers several newsletter, including Friendships, Parent-to-Parent Programs, and Dads and Disability, along with a series of fact sheets with helpful advice on advice on difficult issues, such as How to Encourage Friendships for Children with a Disability.
http://www.muskie2.usmacs.maine.edu/~cdispol/c-home.htm
The Center for Disability Policy at the University of Southern Maine works toward integrating those with disabilities into community life, and it conducts a wide range of applied research projects toward that end. The Center's home page explains it's philosophy and areas of expertise.
http://www.aacap.org/web/aacap/factsFam
This award-winning site from the American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry offers nearly 50 information sheets on issues ranging from bedwetting to teen suicide. The material is current, concise, and available in English, French or Spanish. An excellent resource for almost any family issue!
http://www.paradisedirect.con/sea/frn.htm
"Bringing together families of children with special needs," this exceptional site offers a number of excellent services , including one-on-one emotional support (putting parents in touch with others in similar circumstances), a lending library of books and videos, and workshops and seminars. Especially valuable are the Network's Information Packets, which offer material on a myriad of topics, such as autism, developmental delays, epilepsy, spina bifida, and medically fragile infants. A very worthwhile site!
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
The quintessential site for disability-related resources, the Family Village offers a wealth of information in a clear format with excellent graphics. Established as "a global community that integrates information, resources and communication opportunities," the site is designed to simulate a real village—click on the Coffee Shop and find the family gathering place, with parent groups, sibling programs, and chat rooms. Drop in on the University and find links to disability research programs (including descriptions!) Move on to Sports and Recreation and tap into a bonanza of recreational resources for those with disabilities, from camps to Special Olympics. This is a super site!
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/search/guide.htm
Another extraordinary resource from the Family Village Project, this site serves as a primer for those venturing on to the Internet to learn of a medical condition. Sections include The Basics, Communicating Online, and Finding Information. This is the place to find common health acronyms, newsgroups, information on search engines, even online periodicals of interest to parents of children with special needs.
Provides info about the health of kids, ranging from child behavior and development, to nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations. Offers a section for children that contains health FAQs for kids, games, and more. Also contains many tips and fun facts to know and tell! A lot of good info at this site!
An interactive guide designed as an information source for parents, teachers and children, the LD Online site includes an in-depth explanation of learning disabilities, an update on what's new in the field, bulletin boards, audio clips, and several other categories.
Web site dedicated to parents who raise kids with special needs. Provides a reading list for kids, nutrition information, as well as links to other parenting resources. Provides links and support for specific challenges, such as ADD, Chromosome X, and Down Syndrome, and access to national databases, such as GCRC Rare Disorder Network Database and NORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases).
http://www.uab.edu/pedinfo/index.html
This broad-based site is not just for doctors, but for anyone interested in children's health. A sampling of categories includes publications, a directory of children's hospitals, information on congenital illness, disabilities and special health care needs, and parenting.
http://www.scsn.net/~nhelman/famconn/other.html
This site provides an extensive index of special needs resources, including newsgroups, university programs, general information, and links to support pages such as the Asthma Page, the Easter Seals Home Page, and Parents Helping Parents.
http://pages.prodigy.com/C/H/C/christianhmsc/home.htm
Directed toward Christian homeschooling families, this family-sponsored page traces it's educational philosophy to God's instruction in Deuteronomy 6:5-7. The site includes homeschooling essays, national documents, news on homeschooling issues and links to other homeschooling family pages.
Creative Teaching Associates offers more than 200 learning activities and games for ages 4 through adult, with formats that cam be adapted to any curriculum. The site also offers a variety of links to other educational materials dealers, as well as resources for kindergarten through 12th grade.
http://www.learnathome.com/hslda.htm
Created to establish a low-cost method of obtaining quality legal defense for home schooling families. The online site provides information on current court battles and legal issues.
http://www.ebicom.net/~rileyafr/index.shtml
This site offers a variety of information in a concise, easy-to-read format. Sections include practical home school helps, articles and essays, and an excellent grouping of "Launch Links" to various educational sites: Serious Science Links, Magnificent Math Links, and others.
This award-winning site features a Home Life catalog, a listing of homeschool support groups, directories of courses and lesson plans, and a mammoth Homeschool Mall, where shoppers can find hundreds of items.
http://www.ictheweb.com/hs-web/index.html
With the goal of spinning thousands of Internet resources into "a golden opportunity for homeschoolers," the Homespun Web has created its own Internet road map, with a bonanza of links, resources and programs. The "Homeschoolers Online" section can help locate other homeschooling families in your area.
http://www.keystonehighschool.com/
Keystone High School offers a fully accredited distance education program for 9th through 12th grade students. Their online site details the homeschooling program offered. Features include a Parent Planning Guide, Course Descriptions, Policies and Guidelines, and other information.
http://www/teleport.com/~ohen/index.html
A non-profit organization established to support Oregon's homeschooling families, the Oregon Home Education Network (OHEN) acts as a clearinghouse for homeschooling activities and resources at the local, state and national level. The online site includes FAQS about homeschooling, Oregon Administrative Rules, and a number of homeschool resources.
http://www.islandnet.com/~bedford/home_lrn.html
As opposed to homeschooling, unschooling advocates disagree with the idea that children should be forced to learn in any structured environment. This unschooling site encourages students to "follow passions and explore interests", and it offers an index of resources to guide the process. An elaborate index includes links to animal, music, math and art sites, to name a few. There are also articles about homeschooling and a section on famous home learners. An intriguing site!
http://family.starwave.com/funstuff/activity/tvtoc.html
Great site that really does offer numerous suggestions of things to do with your kids that do NOT involve the television. Activities are listed by category, such as Arts and Crafts, Indoor/Outdoor Play, Tire 'em Out (one of my favorites!), and Older Kids Play, just to name a few. Excellent place to visit!
Way cool site that is about families and parenting. Features great articles about hot topics, such as choosing prenatal care, education in the United States, Attention Deficit Disorder, and so on. Also offers a "virtual community," calendar of family events, and a parent's forum.
http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/~ahawkins/
Site that provides all kinds of information for parents, such as tips for taming your child (great perspective!), and links to recommended sites for parents.
http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/~ahawkins/
Site that provides all kinds of information for parents, such as tips for taming your child (great perspective!), and links to recommended sites for parents.
http://megamach.portage.net/~rborelli/children.html
Geared toward new fathers, the goal of this site is an ambitious one—utilizing the "global village" concept to discuss problems and determine solutions for the future of children worldwide. In the short term, parents can share insights and wisdom of child rearing. Subject matter ranges from tips on combatting colic to advice on marital relationships.
http://www.nauticom.net/www/cokids/index.html
Delightful and informative site conceived for educators but loaded with useful material for parents with young children. A sampling of topics includes health and nutrition, child safety concerns, social issues, family and holiday activities—even a section on using the Web. The Family Pages category features a plethora of site links with descriptions of each. A truly superb site!
http://www.fix.net/~rprewett/fam.html
The scope of this Christian-based site is reflected in the title. Along with separate Theology and Health Pages, it provides an extensive selection of articles, resources and links on pregnancy, education, and parenting trends and pitfalls.
http://tera.oscs.montana.edu/wwwpb/home/real.html
A simple but worthwhile site that explains preschoolers perceptions of the world at various developmental stages, and the importance of realistic expectations for them.
Web magazine for families with kids 12 and under. Provides family news, expert advice for FAQs, Web site reviews, movie reviews, community opportunities with other parents, and the capability to send and receive responses to what's offered at this site. Good stuff here!
"An informative place for families to gather from around the world." An interesting site with a number of sections and an extraordinary collection of FAQs from the misc.kids newsgroups. The FAQS alone are well worth the visit and include pages on such things as nutrition, breast pumps, car seats and SIDS—even a FAQ on raising street- mart kids.
Super cool site that offers information on the following topics: activities, computing, education, travel, entertainment, and finance sections are just for starters. These sections are then broken down into sections of the United States. This site makes topics easy to find and provides great articles and information. This is a must-visit!
http://freenet.msp.mn.us/org/frc/index.html
The Father's Resource Center is a non-profit family service agency serving the Minneapolis/St.Paul area, but the site contains information beneficial to all fathers. FRC produces an online newsletter, "Father Time," and offers links to related sites.
A great online magazine for dads, with news, stories and games for the paternal set. The publication takes on serious issues as well - a recent issue featured an article on "The Sexual Abuse Industry."
http://www.rainbowkids.com/needs1296.html
An excellent site covering the spectrum of foster care, including information on states and counties, children's issues and special needs. The site also offers a number of links to related subjects.
http://www.eclypase.com/GrandsRuS/dir.htm
Focusing on "grandparents and special others raising children," this is an attractive site with substance. The directory includes informational areas on rearing abused, adopted or special needs kids, grandparent chat sites and support groups, and a GrandsRuS newsletter. There are sections on Kids Pages, Home Management and Computer Tips. The producers of this site didn't miss much!
http://epn.org/idea/welfare.html
Produced by the electronic policy forum, this site provides in-depth information on welfare issues, the true size of the welfare budget, and the cost of welfare reform, as well as its impact on families. It also includes an analysis of government policies on such issues.
http://www.cwa.co.nz/edu/kidsafe.html
A great resource for parents concerned about their children using the World Wide Web. This page offers a cornucopia of sites that have been screened and recommended as "kid-safe," as well as a capsule description of each.
Site written and maintained by moms for moms (dedicated to preserving the sanity of all moms). Offers support network on the Web for moms, articles about motherhood, suggestions for all types of working mothers (those inside and outside of the home), and opportunities to share your experience with others. Great site for new moms, providing you can find the time!
http://www.nashvilleparent.com/
Great online, monthly magazine that has feature articles (April's issue included "Educating Your Children About HIV and AIDS" and "Preparing Kids for the Dentist", just to name a couple), a section that addresses parenting matters, and other links for parents and kids. Be patient, however; the graphics are great, but seem to take forever to load.
http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/nccic/nccichome.html
Offers information about child care and federal programs for child care, tips for looking for and finding child care, a list of organizations serving child care and related professions, and links to other child care-related sites on the Net.
http://www.uoknor.edu/oupd/kidsafe/start.htm
Provides an array of topics on which you would want to educate your child, such as Internet safety, drugs and alcohol, home safety, stranger danger, and so on. This is a site that you can share with your children!
http://www.uoknor.edu/oupd/kidsafe/start.htm
Provides an array of topics on which you would want to educate your child, such as Internet safety, drugs and alcohol, home safety, stranger danger, and so on. This is a site that you can share with your children!
Way cool site that is geared toward parents that forgo outside employment and stay at home with kids, although not exclusive to stay-at-home parents. Offers an e-mail pen pal page for kids, at-home moms and dads, and grandparents; parenting tips and resources that include Internet access and family health and safety; books and magazine lists; online medical help; links to other parenting sites; and more! This site has just about everything you could ask for in a parenting/family site—and what it doesn't have, you will find a link! Great site. Great site for new moms, providing you can find the time!
This award-winning site offers a potpourri of resources on parenting issues—notices on product recalls, popular baby names, tips on handling holiday stress and an article on protecting your child from lead poisoning, to name a few. Parents can ask a pro questions on childrearing or solicit advice from the member discussion group. Bookmark this site—you'll return to it often!
http://www.net-publish.com/pnm/resource.html
Good site that offers articles and online resources. Also provides calendar of events, but unless you actually live in New Mexico, the calendar probably won't be of much use. The articles, however, address daily issues that parents face, such as home video reviews, info on Montessori, and children facing death and dying. Also has online resources to other sites.
http://lifematters.com/parentn.html
Great site that features a parent support interactive forum, articles on respectful parenting, four goals of misbehavior, handling kid's aggression, bridging the generation gap, and more! This site even contains a grandparenting column!
http://www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec/fl/pcto/menu.html
An online magazine for parents and children whose focus is family literacy. Offers opportunities for you and your children to write and share family stories; features articles geared toward grades preschool through 3, 4 through 6, and older; and book reviews. Also offers interactive story telling—very cool! This is a great site for family interaction!
Home-based site that offers info on midwifery, nutrition, education for your kids, adolescent and teen info, and single parenting. Also has daily and weekly features, such as violence in the family and sibling rivalry. Also offers online shopping where merchandise is geared towards the parenting market. Cool site!
http://www.orst.edu/~dickt/playroom/playroom.html
Platypus Software produces educational software for children, and it extends that educational commitment to its online site. It's Family Fun Pages feature stories, songs, activities and games in both English and Spanish, so children can learn in both languages! A fun site to visit.
http://www.positiveparenting.com/
Features parenting tips, such as "9 things to do instead of spanking," "How to handle sibling rivalry," and "Saying, I love you." Also provides articles on parenting and online resources for parents and professionals.
http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/readyweb/readyweb.html
Geared toward parents and educators, ReadyWeb is sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and EarlyChildhood Education. The electronic collection of resources addresses the subject of "school readiness" from two perspectives: getting children ready for schools, and getting schools ready for children. The site also provides links to several publications.
Site that offers information on twin pregnancy, childhood, and adulthood. Features monthly articles and back articles about issues that parents and twins face.
http://www.ksu.edu/wwparent/wondhome.htm
Site interested in teaching parent/child interaction. Features articles on responsive discipline (how do I, as a parent, react?), an encyclopedia of parenting, and humor pages that offer anecdotes and quips.
http://www.nucleus.com/~jlassali/
An interesting page with a personal approach, a professional presentation and great graphics, this site offers advice and comments on surviving single parenthood. There are sections on Kids and Divorce, Helpful Ideas, and links to related sites. A particularly nice feature on the opening page is the picture and statistics of a missing child. The image rotates every 10 minutes and features 12 of the most recently reported missing children. If you have information, a click on the child's photo will put you in contact with the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
http://com.primenet.com/ncfc/mission.html
With the stated goal of assisting "parents who desire to remain actively involved in the lives of their children," this group works to coordinate local efforts and encourage national initiatives that promote increased participation of fathers in their children's lives, especially non-resident parents. The site explains the goals and educational objectives of the organization.
http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/pwp/
This is the online site for the international organization which focuses on issues and interests of single parents and their children. The site offers a listing of local chapters and events, resources and articles for single parents, and the opportunity to interact with other members through live chat sessions and bulletin boards.
http://www.vix.com/pub/men/single-dad.html
A broad-based source of information from the World Wide Web Virtual Library, this is a great starting point for those seeking to learn more on the subject of single fatherhood. The index includes essays and studies on custody, economic and statistical material on child support, and commentary and legal information on visitation and access, paternity and child support, among others.
http://www.av.gnet.com/~rlewis3/mail.html
Geared toward dads who are beginning the journey of single fatherhood, this site is both personable and informative, sharing the author's discoveries as he tracks down information, resources and links on single parenting. The conversational style and simple explanations ("Do you know about Listservs? I'm no expert,...but these can really be great.") give a sense of camaraderie to the site.
http://www.alaska.net/~rwarner/spphtml.htm
Based in Kodiak, Alaska, the Single Parent Project has as its goal the self-sufficiency of low-income, single parent families through education. With that in mind, the site offers a variety of links on political information, government aid, and single parent support groups.
http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/spn/index.html
This bimonthly newsletter addresses issues important to single parents and children. The online version features more than 50 selected articles covering issues as diverse as custody arrangements, single parenting myths, household chores, legal matters, and utilizing family time.
http://home.navisoft.com/solemom/
Sole Mothers International exists "for the benefit and encouragement of single parents." This expansive site covers a multitude of issues, such as money matters, the perils and pleasures of parenting, domestic violence, career issues, and a host of articles and resources. There's even a forum where members can present their thoughts on several key issues, such as daycare, welfare reform, and being a single dad. While the site is devoted to single parents, everyone can benefit from the information posted.
