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Welcome to Kids Links 

Kids Links are selected sites just for kids and their parents.

Try out these sites for lots of fun and great information. Don't forget to check out the fun at you neighborhood library. Click here to find storytimes, arts & crafts, and lots of other fun library activities.

Check Out These Great Sites for Parents
 
Family.com
The parenting zine from Disney.
Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages
Recommendations for families that would like to explore the Web together
Dr. Toy's Guide on the Internet
Information on hundreds of recommended toys
Facts for Families
Information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families, from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Helping your child learn to read
A great set of tips from the U.S. Department of Education.
Homeschooling Information and Homeschooling Resource Pages
Lots of information for homeschooling parents, from Home Education Press
National Network for Child Care
Excellent information on ages, stages, and special situations, designed to help parents and caregivers understand child development issues.
Nurturing Our Spirited Children
A resource for parents raising challenging children of all kinds: spirited, strong-willed, active, and difficult. Many links to useful articles and other web sites.
ReadyWeb
An electronic collection of resources on school readiness sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
ePregnancy Baby Names
Searchable site for baby names, with many specialized lists
The Movie Mom
Up-to-the-minute lists of recommended movies for every age, along with guidelines and articles on watching movies with children
NAIC: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Extensive and current information about all kinds of adoptions, and many aspects of adoption, for all those affected
ScreenIt
Screen It gives detailed ratings of movies for parents to consider when deciding what is suitable for their children.
Single Parent Central
This site covers many issues of interest to single parents, including an extensive collection of articles on subjects ranging from divorce to money to careers.


Sites Just For Fun!

Kids and Parents Health and Safety Sites and More!

BrainWonders
BrainWonders contains great articles on the brains of babies and toddlers, and many links and resources for parents, caregivers and clinicians.
 
Just for Kids--National Bicycle Safety Network
Information about bike safety for parents and children
KidsDoctor
Searchable database of pediatric advice
KidsHealth
Lots of information for parents, kids and teenagers, from the Nemours Foundation
KidSource Online
Information for parents on child health, education, and more
National Kidney Foundation
Information and resources about bedwetting
National Immunization Program
Information on childhood diseases and immunization: hepatitis B, chicken pox, mumps and measles, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
National Safe Kids Campaign
The Safe Kids Campaign lists all kinds of safety tips and standards here, as well as product recalls and state and federal safety regulations
WholeFamily Center
Help for families passing through life's difficult spots
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Information on disabilities including attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, and reading disorders
Connect for Kids: Guidance for Grownups
This Benton Foundation resource contains information for families on virtually every aspect of childraising, including complex issues like foster parenting and learning disabilities.
 

 

 

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