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ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT:

American Library Association's Parent's Page 700 great sites for kids chosen by librarians. Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for parents and kids. How to raise a reader and more.

AmazingMoms.com Dubbing itself as a source of "bright ideas for busy families," this site concentrates on holidays and other celebrations, fun family activities, arts and crafts ideas, and more.

ADOPTION:

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
The Department of Health and Human Services provides this excellent and informative website, which is for all members of the adoption community.

National Foster Parent Association
Prospective foster parents can gather information here about the decision to accept a foster child, and the effects adoption might have on a family. Also available here is a concise definition of several kinds of learning disabilities, as well as a discussion of the complexities of collecting social security benefits for a foster child.

 
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT:

 The Brazelton Scale: What Is It?

 The Whole Child - The Department of Education and PBS have collaborated to provide the ABC's of development in children from birth through age five. A companion to the 13-part child development PBS series.

Zero to Three - National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.  For parents and professionals.

 
Parents Page: Library Connections for Parents - Tips for parents on how to raise a reader, good books for kids and more from the American Library Association.

 
Born to Read: How to Raise a Reader The American Library Association gives ideas on how to share literature with children.

 
Booklist This digital counterpart of the American Library Association’s Booklist magazine posts reviews and information about new books and other media for young, middle school, and older children.

Children’s Book Council This non-profit trade organization is dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children's books. The CBC also sponsors Young People's Poetry Week and Children's Book Week each year.

 HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT AND REPAIRS:

 Organize your office, home and life with the flylady, a simple system and its free

 Read a great article by a local Bellingham Fly Mama
 

KIDS HEALTH:

 Here is a variety of great Health Resources
 

SAFETY:

American Academy of Pediatrics: Family Readiness Kit

National Safe Kids Campaign - Find the latest news, product recalls, and invaluable tips on how to keep your kids safe.

The Safety Zone - The National Resource Center for Safe Schools works with schools and other agencies to create safe learning environments.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - A link to recalls and safety news.  Two recall categories of specific interest to parents are Infant/Child Product Recalls and Toys Recalls.

 

SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS:

  Innovative thoughts on sibling conflict and, new ideas on how to approach siblings in their relationship interactions.,
Siblings are forever, They have studied sibling attachments, rivalry, birth-order and many other related topics.
 

TOYS: 

 
Dr. Toy  Well respected “Dr. Toy” provides insight into products she’s tested for children of all ages and much more.

 Books

Meals & Nutrition

• Berman, C. Meals Without Squeals. Palo Alto, CA: Bull, 1991.
• Katzen, M. & Henderson, A. Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up. Berkley, CA: Tricycle Press, 1994.
• Satter, E. How To Get Your Kid To Eat…But Not Too Much. Palo Alto, CA: Bull, 1987.

• Miller, K. The Outside Play and Learning Book: Activities for Young Children. Mount Rainer, MD: Gryphon House, 1989.
• Miller, S.A. Learning Through Play: Sand, Water, Clay, and Wood. New York: Scholastic, 1994.
• Morse, P.S. and Brand, L.B. Young Children at Home and in School: 212 Educational Activities for Their Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1995.

• Berkowitz, Leonard. Aggression : Its Causes, Consequences, and Control. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1993.
• Brazleton, T.B. Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1992.
• Eisenberg, N. The Caring Child. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1992.
• Grollman, Earl A. Talking About Death : A Dialogue Between Parent and Child. Beacon Press, 1991.
• Harris, J.M. You and Your Child's Self-Esteem: Building for the Future. New York: Carroll & Graf, 1989.
• Humphrey, J.H. Teaching Children to Relax. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1988.
• Kohn, A. Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes. Boston, MA: Houghton-Mifflin, 1993.
• Kalter, N. Growing Up with Divorce: Heling Your Child Avoid Immediate and Later Emotional Problems. New York: Free Press, 1990.
• Samalin, N. Love and Anger: The Parental Dilemma. New York: Viking, 1991.
• Zeanah, Charles H. Jr. Handbook of Infant Mental Health. Guilford Press, 1999.

• Gonzalez-Mena, J. and Eyer, D.W. Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers. Mt. View, CA: Mayfield, 1989.
• Morse, P.S. and Brand, L.B. Young Children at Home and in School: 212 Educational Activities for Their Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1995.
• Powell, D.R. Families and Early Childhood Programs. Washington, D.C: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1989.
• Winton, P.J., Turnbull, A.P., and Blacher, J. Selecting a Preschool: A Guide for Parents of Handicapped Children. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press, 1984.

• Trainer, M. Differences in Common: Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and Life. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House, 1991.
• Winton, P.J., Turnbull, A.P., and Blacher, J. Selecting a Preschool: A Guide for Parents of Handicapped Children. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press, 1984.

• Crawford, S.H. Beyond Dolls and Guns: 101 Ways to Help Children Avoid Gender Bias. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1996.
• Ford, C.W. We Can All Get Along: 50 Steps You Can Take to Help End Racism. New York: Dell, 1994.
• Soto, L.D. Research in Review: Understanding Bilingual/Bicultural Young Children. Young Children, 46 (2), 30-36.

• Baron, N.S. Growing Up with Language: How Children Learn to Talk. Reading, MA: Addison- Wesley, 1992.
• Healey, J.M. Your Child's Growing Mind: A Parent's Guide to Learning from Birth to Adolescence. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1987.
• McCabe, A. Language Games to Play with Your Child: Enhancing Communication From Infancy Through Late Childhood (Rev. ed.) New York: Plenum Press, 1992.
• Morse, P.S. and Brand, L.B. Young Children at Home and in School: 212 Educational Activities for Their Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1995.
• Shore, R. Rethinking the Brain: New Insights into Early Development. New York: The Families and Work Institute, 330 Seventh Ave., NY 10001.