Favorite websites for parents:
AD/HD Parent Information
This website provides information concerning the causes, symptoms, evaluation and treatment for AD/HD. It also functions as a support network for those parents whose children have been diagnosed with AD/HD.
Kid's Health
Visit this website in order to get practical information and news about child growth and development, emotions and behavior, nutrition and fitness, positive parenting, and many other topics. There are also sites especially for kids and teenagers.
Free Online Resource for Parents Needing Help
Free parenting support is provided on this website. Questions are answered and immediate guidance is provided through the Boys Town National Hotline number. Also featured are parenting tips concerning school, behavior, medical concerns and other important issues.
Helping with School Success
This is the only website focused entirely on helping parents help their children get the most benefit from their school experience. By providing parents with valuable insight, information and resources, this website helps parents prepare their 5- to 14-year-old children for success at school.
One Tough Job
This website provides parents with important information on topics such as positive parenting, school and child care, nurturing the family, health and safety, and growth and development. Also featured are parenting tips specific to the age of the child.
PBS Parents
The Public Broadcasting website offers a wealth of information regarding children's health, education, learning activities ("fun and games"), and recommended TV viewing. It also discusses issues of concern and offers advice for parents. Another helpful feature is the "Child Development Tracker" which informs parents of what to expect from their children at specific ages, ranging from 1 - 8 years.
Tips Parents Can Use To Help Their Children
Visit this website to learn how to help your child in these areas: reading, building self-esteem, discipline, solving school problems, motivation, building responsibility, reinforcing learning, and making time count. There are also some tips for when you, as a parent, need help. All you have to do is register - it's easy and it's free!
