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Parenting

General Information

Activity Idea Place - Over 650 activities ideas for young children
Children's Partnership - New trends and emerging issues related to children
Connect for Kids - Information for adults who want to make their communities better for children
Education Planet - Links to parent education news, resources and recommended websites
Great Schools - Find K - 12 school profiles and compare schools in Arizona and California
Homeschool World -Resources, articles and organizations for homeschool parents
Jon's Homeschool Resource Page - Homeschooling information
National Parent Information Network - Information about parenting and family involvement in education
National PTA - Parenting information and involvement in public schools
Parent Soup - Resources and expert advice for parents
Parents Without Partners Home Page - Information for single parents
Stay-at-Home Parents - Information for families including homeschooling, support groups and home-based business

Child Care

CareGuide (Information by state) - A directory of child care facilities by state and city
Daycare Related Links - Links to information on providing child care

Child Health and Safety

American Academy of Pediatrics - Expert advice on the health, safety and well-being of children and teens
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Lists recalled products for babies and children
Eddie Eagle (NRA) - Firearm safety for children from the National Rifle Association
KidsHealth - Provides doctor-appproved health information for children and teens

Children and the Internet

American Library Association's Parents Page - Recommended Web sites for children and parents
Cyber Angels - Provides information to parents about online crimes directed at children
Parents & Children Together Online - A magazine for parents and children on the Worldwide Web
Scholastic Place - Includes recommended educational Web sites for children
Surfing the Net with Kids - Web site reviews for children and families

Fathering

Dads at a Distance - Information for fathers separated from their children
National Center for Fathering - Practical resources for fathers
National Fatherhood Initiative - Information for effective fathering

Special Topics

ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children - Supports high-quality library services for children
Child Quest International - Assists with locating missing children
Divorce Online - Information for people involved in divorce
Divorce Source - Includes state specific divorce information
Divorce Support - Offers a variety of resources, including child support information
The Future of Children - Information on major issues related to children's well-being
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Offers assistance in finding missing children

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