Parents' Page
Information Links for Wooster Parents and Families
Book Links for Families:
Safety at Home & on the Internet:
- GetNetWise - Archive
of "America Links Up" - A national public education campaign
to teach parents and children about the Internet and ensure that children
have a safe and rewarding online experience. Web site includes resources
and safety tips for parents and kids.
- Children’s
Defense Fund. This Washington, D.C.-based organization advocates on
behalf of children at risk and children with disabilities.
- Connect for Kids.
This nonprofit site provides news and information on issues affecting kids
and families, over 1500 helpful links to national and local resources, and
two e-mail newsletters.
- Government Food Safety
Information. Links to government supplied information dealing with
food and health related concerns.
- NetMom Internet Safe House.
For families that would like to explore the Web together.
- KidsHealth.org.
Articles on many aspects of child health—for parents, kids, and health
professionals—from the Nemours Foundation.
- KidsNET. The
only national non-profit computerized clearinghouse and information center
devoted to children’s television, radio, audio, video, and multimedia.
Provides resources, including monthly media guides, to help families make
smart choices about their children’s media use.
- KidSource Online.
Information for parents on child health, education, and more.
- Media
Awareness for Parents. Sometimes, the sheer volume of media and pop
culture influences in our kids' lives can seem overwhelming. Get pro-active!
Use the resources in this section to learn how to talk to your kids about
media, gain control of the home entertainment playground, and speak out as
a consumer.
- NetSmartz Workshop. An interactive,
educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer
on the Internet.
- 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.”
- Parenting
Hi-Tech Kids. A wonderful PowerPoint presentation on computer use-parent
education!
- ReadyWeb.
An electronic collection of resources on school readiness sponsored by the
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
- SafeKids.com.
Here you'll find links, tips, advice, and suggestions to make your family's
online experience fun and productive
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