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Helpful Sites for Parents
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Parenting Basics
Abstract: This site is associated with a non-profit organization called Nemours Institute. Parents will
appreciate the health related information provided by doctors and other professionals. Resources are listed for parents, and
issues of relevance include health, behavior, nutrition, fitness, emotional development, social development, intellectual
development, and physical development. The site started in 1995 and is current (last update was 2005, and each article on
the site has a publishing date.)
Guidance
Abstract: This is a scholarly web site provided to parents and teachers. Although this link leads directly
to information about positive guidance, which I highly recommend, one can also click on Beyond the Journal
and get to the updated page for this web site. Beyond the Journal (associated with National
Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC,) provides helpful guidance information related to young children..book
lists, planning formats, samples of children's work, or handouts suitable for teachers or parents. This
site features full-text articles that can be downloaded to read. The web site is updated and provides
additional links to the Journal Young Children and the national organization to which it is related, NAEYC.
Child Development ages 0-6
Abstract: This site is a commercial site - a division of Lion Heart Consulting, which provides helpful information
about children ages 0-6. There is a legal disclaimer regarding the information provided on this site, but the resources are
helpful, and parents especially will enjoy the information provided on this site. Educational toys and parent resources are
recommended, along with helpful tips and information about the early years of development. The last updated year was 2005
so it is current information. I recommend the books about brain development.
Parenting Your Unique Child
Abstract: This is a parenting resources provided by and updated regularly by the University of Wisconsin
Extension service. It is an excellent resource on child temperaments, and provides on-going research-based information in
a newsletter about children and parenting issues. One resource provided on this web site is Parenting Your Unique
Child, which describes what temperament is and how parents can find out their child's temperament. Included
is useful srategies for handling different temperament styles, information on what preschool fits best with different
temperaments, and how sibling rivalry is influenced by children's temperament. Parenting Your Unique Child is
a set of 12 age-paced fliers for parents of children ages zero to three, and was written in 2004.
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Raising your Spirited Child
Abstract: This is the personal web page for Mary Kurcinka, the author of the award-winning book, Raising
your Spirited Child. This site provides temperament resources for parents and professionals, books, workbooks, and workshop
information for parents and professionals. Although the link does market her materials, I provided this link because her information
is extremely helpful and scholarly, and I highly recommend her resources materials. I am often asked by teachers and students
where her book can be purchased. The site is regularly updated.
Brain Development During the Early Years
Abstract: This web site is a project supported by the Early
Years Challenge Fund, an initiative established by the government of Ontario to ensure all our children get the best start
possible. It provides scholarly information about brain development and how important the early years are. Parents can find
additional links to topics about child development. The site was copyrighted in 2002, and there is no other indication of
further update. I included this resource, however, because of the multiple helpful links about parenting topics
of concern. Ignore the community resource section unless you live in Canada. For additional information about brain
development, visit the recommended web site indicated on my teacher recommendations page.
Temperament Talk
Abstract: This link will take you to the Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) which provides a variety
of resources about mental health, public health, prevention, and human development issues. The site provides links
to additional resources, although it has a disclaimer stating that it is not responsible for the credibility of these links.
Particularly helpful is the information about Temperament tools. This will be helpful for any teacher or parent interested
in learning more about temperament. The mission of CHD is clear, and the information included within the site is scholarly
and current.
Child Support Information
Abstract: This updated web site offers a link to child support information in Texas on the home page. The
web page is provided by Home Parenting, and reports that its mission to to provide practical advice by passionate people.
There are also helpful articles and links to additional parenting information such as single parenting, household related
concerns, organizations, and educational resources. The web site does have advertisements, and it is does have some
information I do not consider scholarly, however it does offer some helpful information that all parents could use, especially
single parents.
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