Parenting
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Boys & Girls Clubs are safe and positive places for children to play, learn and grow. They have many after school and weekend programs in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts careers, substance abuse and pregnancy prevention, gang prevention, leadership development and athletics. Find a club near you.
- https://www.bgca.org/
- Children's Advocate
(Action Alliance for Children)
- This website has articles on various issues affecting children, including parenting, child care, health and violence. There also also Web pages for families, child care providers and advocates for children.
- http://childrensadvocate.org/
- Family TLC
(National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies)
- Family TLC is a website where parents can get family activities such as games, cooking and crafts. Parents can also find child development articles and parenting tips. All of the information is organized by age.
- http://familytlc.net/index.html
- Grandparenting
(AARP (American Association of Retired Persons))
- The AARP has an entire section of their Website devoted to the issues of being grandparents. Topics include raising grandchildren, grandparent visitation rights, where to find assistance, and more. There is also a feature to help you find what is available in your state for people raising their grandchildren.
- https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Care
(National Resource Center for Health and Child Care and Early Education)
- This website provides a guide on how parents can pick out a quality child care facility for their children. They also provide information on such topics such as safety, emotional health and illness.
- http://nrckids.org
- HealthyChildren.org
(American Academy of Pediatrics)
- This Web site focuses on several areas of children and their health, including ages and stages, healthy living, safety and prevention, and health issues. Try the KidsDoc symptom checker when your child feels sick. Parents can also buy books on parenting, find a pediatrician and ask pediatricians questions online.
- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx
- Helpguide.org
- This Website provides information on Mental and Emotional Health, Family and Relationships, Healthy Living and Seniors and Aging. Content is written and reviewed by medical professionals.
- https://www.helpguide.org/
- Including Your Child
(US Department of Education)
- This is a wonderful booklet giving advice and information to parents of children with special needs. In addition to telling you what to do if you suspect developmental delays, it provides information on how to get services and how to help your child fit it with others. Use the arrows at the bottom of the page to move through the pages.
- https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/title.html
- National Crime Prevention Council
- Find information on the National Crime Prevention Council's Bullying Campaign. Site features programs, training and downloadable brochures on bullying.
- http://www.ncpc.org/
- Operation Respect
- This nonprofit organization focuses on assuring that each child goes to school in a environment where they are free of bullying, ridicule and violence. There are sections for kids, parents and educators.
- http://operationrespect.org/
- Parenting
(MEDLINEplus)
- Links to sites which have been reviewed by librarians at the National Library of Medicine. Topics include News, General/Overviews, Coping, Research, Specific Conditions/Aspects, Organizations,Teenagers, and more. Select espanol from the menu bar for Spanish links.
- https://medlineplus.gov/parenting.html
- Parents: Tips for Raising Safe and Healthy Kids
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
- This provides links within the CDC on how parents can raise safe and healthy children. The links include information on pregnancy, keeping children active and teaching children healthy habits.
- https://www.cdc.gov/family/parenttips/index.htm
- PBS parents
- This site is full of good advice and parenting tips. Learn about TV programs for children, get advice and tips on issues ranging from homework to fire safety to disabilities. There are games and activities to do with your children, including cooking, skill-building, even singing. A great place to go for ideas and help.
- http://www.pbs.org/parents/
- Resources for Parents
(South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice)
- This provides parents information about the Department of Justice, including the juvenile justice process, community services and school mental health resources.
- http://www.state.sc.us/djj/parents.php
- Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
- This Federal program serves as a clearinghouse of resources for professionals, parents, and youth working to prevent violence among young people. There are articles on safety, anger management, violence prevention, and after school programs. There is information on how to start programs, get training and assistance, and other resources.
- https://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/
- StopBullying.gov
(Health Resources and Services Administration)
- Provides information from various government agencies (including the Department of Education and the Department of Justice) on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying. Has a section for teens, parents, kids and educators. Also has "Stop Bullying Now" webisodes. Also available in Spanish.
- https://www.stopbullying.gov/
Last Modified: Thursday May 12, 2011 3:58 PM