Good website to help with talking to children about tragedies.
http://www.ahaparenting.com/_blog/Parenting_Blog/post/How_To_Talk_with_Kids_about_Tragedies_Like_School_Shooting/
Another good resource for parents and educators regarding how to talk with
children about tragedies.
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx
CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION. Home site of the 5-2-1-0 program.
Learn about healthy eating and staying active.
http://www.letsgo.org
ELECTRONICS REVIEWS. A fantastic web site to check the
appropriate level of books, movies or electronics (game or video)
for children. A must for ALL parents!
http://www.commonsensemedia.org
KIDS HEALTH. An excellent resource for kids, teens, and parents
on a WIDE variety of topics, including self-esteem, bullying,
cliques, cheating, test anxiety, friendships, and health issues.
http://www.kidshealth.org
STOP BULLYING NOW! The website of Stan Davis. Stan is a social
worker, child and family therapist, and retired elementary school
counselor. His site provides practical, research-based strategies to reduce
bullying in schools.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.com
ASPERGER'S ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND. "The Asperger’s
Association of New England (AANE)'s mission is to foster
awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for individuals with
AS and related conditions, and their families. AANE is committed
to providing a supportive, understanding community for
individuals, families, and professionals throughout New
England." They also provide support to people with similar
neurological conditions, such as non-verbal learning disabilities.
http://www.aane.org
PARENTING ADVICE. The website of Dr. Michele Borba, child expert,
author,speaker, and educational consultant, has parenting advice,
character education tools, and information on social development
and behavior strategies. Tag line on her website: "Proven
solutions to raising strong, caring kids." For parents and
educators.
http://www.micheleborba.com/
FAMILIES FIRST OF THE SEACOAST. This description is directly
from their web site: "Families First Health & Support Center is
the community health center and family resource center serving
the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine, with
affordable primary health care for all ages, parenting and family
programs, prenatal care, dental care and mobile health care for
the homeless."
http://www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org
Free Spirit Publishing. This is a great resource for parents and
children. If offers books and DVDs on a wide variety of topics,
including (but not limited to) anger management, divorce, gifted
students, learning disabilities,and getting along with others.
http://www.freespirit.com
The OVER INDULGENCE info site offers advice for parents regarding
setting limits for children and explains why is is necessary to
say no to our children.
http://www.overindulgence.info
STOP CYBER BULLYING! This informative and useful site defines
cyber bullying, how it works, and how to deal with it. The site
includes cyber bullying laws.
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org
PACER KIDS. A BULLYING PREVENTION WEBSITE. This interactive
website has useful information for parents and students. There is
a special focus on children with disabilities and acceptance of
children who are different. I use this site with my fourth grade
bullying prevention unit.
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org
KID SOURCE. This site has a variety of topics for children and
parents, including education and standardized testing. Also has
links to other useful websites.
http://www.kidsource.com
FAMILY EDUCATION. Offers parenting advice, child development
milestones, family games and activities, recipes, as well as
links to other sites of interest to parents.
http://www.FamilyEducation.com
STATE OF MAINE WEBSITE. View released sample items from the
NECAP.
http://www.maine.gov/education/mea
Internet safety tips for parents and kids.
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htm
ISafe.org Internet Safety Education. Provides links for
parents and kids.
http://www.isafe.org/
NetSmartz.org Educational resource from the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children. Discusses various internet
safety topics.
http://www.netsmartz.org/
PARENTING ADVICE/HELP. Directly from their web site: "Kids Free
to Grow is the Child Abuse Prevention Council for York County.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Child Abuse Prevention Council of York
County is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention
of all forms of child abuse and neglect. Central to the mission
is the promotion of healthy, nurturing relationships between
children and adults. Through education, collaboration and
advocacy the Council provides programs and events which foster
the well-being of children and families throughout York County."
http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org