Resources For Parents

Engaging Your Child in Reading and Learning

• BookHive  - "A web site designed for children ages birth through twelve, their parents, teachers or anyone interested in reading about children's books. Providing reader's advisory service, this site contains hundreds of recommended book reviews in a variety of reading levels and interest areas."  The reviews found in Bookhive are written by the staff of the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County.
• Get Ready To Read - A national campaign to build the early literacy skills of preschool children. The campaign brings research based strategies to parents and early childhood teachers and caregivers for helping prepare children to learn to read and write and is an initiative of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD).
• "Hello Friend" Ennis William Cosby Foundation - Resources for parents to use in dealing with a child with learning differences.
• The Literacy Center - The Literacy Center aims to provide safe learning activities for parents and teachers to share with young children. It follows a modified Montessori approach to teaching reading using online lessons supported by appropriate offline instruction, either at home or in school.  The site can be viewed in English, Spanish, German, and French.  The Parents & Teachers section helps to explain the various exercises for children to help them learn shapes, symbols, numbers and more.
• Parents and Children Together - An online magazine that furthers the cause of family literacy by bringing parents and children together through the magic of reading.
• Reading Is Fundamental Reading Planet - This site offers information about books and other fun stuff to do with children to encourage them to read.
• Scholastic for Parents - Encouraging a love of learning and reading.
• StoryPlace - A "Virtual" library for kids from the Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Library in Charlotte, NC. StoryPlace is an interactive web site consisting of web spaces for kids centering around learning.
• Summer Reading Links from CCLS Youth Services.

Kids Health and Safety

• Dental Health for your kids - Check out this online video from the American Dental Association on getting your child ready to see the dentist.
• Dr. Toy's Guide on the Internet - Information about hundreds of recommended toys and products for children.
• KidsHealth.org - Covers all health issues for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens.
• Summer Safety Tips - From the American Academy of Pediatrics. Keep your kids safe this summer by reading up on ways to protect your child from the sun and summer bugs.  Plus beach, pool, playground, and house safety tips.

Education

• Clayton County Public Schools Homework Tips for Parents - Are you having trouble getting your child or teen to do their homework? this web site by the government can give you a lot of ideas.
• Council for Exceptional Children - A national organization for those involved in special education and gifted education.
• Great Schools - A non-for-profit organization providing elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools nationwide.
• Homeschoolers Curriculum Swap - A forum for parents and educators to come together and buy and trade educational materials.
• National Home Education Network Do you homeschool your kids? then here is the site for you; also remember Morrow Branch has a Homeschool Club!
• National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - The national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
• Picking Out Child Care - From the National Child Care Information Center.
• Tips for Starting Kindergarten

Parenting and Family Life

• AtlantaAreaMommies.com - Local support group for mothers.
• Cafe Mom - A site for mothers to share stories and advice with each other.
• Facts for Families - Information about issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Family TLC - Parenting tips, family activities, articles on child development, and many child-friendly and age-appropriate activities are featured on this site.
• Pampers Parenting Institute - Information from T. Berry Brazelton and other experts on infant and toddler care.
• Mom's Easy Chair - Another site for mothers to interact with each other online.
• Travel for Kids - A family travel guide for planning fun vacation trips with children. Vacation ideas for Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia/South Pacific, and Africa are included.
• Zero To Three - Lots of information on infants and toddlers for both parents and professionals.

 

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