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AACAP Facts for Families
These fact sheets from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provide concise, timely information for families on a variety of topics. Subjects include mental illness in children and adolescents, dealing with disabilities, abuse, divorce, child care, bedwetting, stepfamily problems, moving, teen issues and more.
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BookHive: Your guide to children's literature & books
Site designed for children ages birth through twelve, their parents, teachers or anyone interested in reading about children's books. Includes reviews and parent notes. Users can search for books by author, title, reading level, interest area, number of pages, and even favorite illustrator
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FamilyEducation.com
Information tailored to parents of "little kids," "kids," and "teens," including homework help, parenting tips, advice from experts, and a wealth of informational articles.
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FunBrain
Games and quizzes for kids, a curriculum guide, standards finder, quiz builder, web-based gradebook and newsletter for teachers, and a homework relief center and parent-kid challenge games for parents.
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Let's Go Learn
Free resources include articles on literacy and parent involvement in learning, a parent Q&A on literacy development, and e-seminars.
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National PTA
Resources for parents and teachers regarding education and education legislation.
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School Safety and Security Toolkit
"The School Safety and Security Toolkit is an easy-to-use guide that will assist parents, administrators, and community members in implementing the Be Safe and Sound model in their schools." From the National Crime Prevention Council.
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Take 15 for the Family
Maryland State Department of Education promotes family literacy with its Take 15 for the Family Program. This website includes parent tips with information and resources for parents, activities for families, links to Maryland Public Libraries and other family friendly websites, information on what's new, and more.
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Twenty-five Practical Tips for Managing Emotion and Learning
This excerpt from "When You Worry About the Child You Love:
Emotional and Learning Problems in Children" gives parents tips for helping their child manage their emotions during the learning process. Appropriate for all ages, learning styles, and personalities. Written by Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of "Driven to Distraction."
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What To Do If You Don't Like School
This article explores the reasons why kids may be unhappy at school, directs them in how to get help, and offers tips on how to feel better about school.
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