Parenting
Parenting Links of Interest
Local Resources
- Child & Family Services of the Upper Peninsula, Inc.
Strengthening children and families by providing high-quality programs throughout the U.P. - Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
Community support for children from birth to 5 years old; includes resources, calendar, and information about the Parent Coalition - Portage Lake District Library
Information about online resources, events, services, and support - Western Upper Peninsula District Health Department
Leading the community toward better health
Tax Credits
Education/Homework
- EduGuide
Provides publications, programs, and online tools families need to take the steps that predict academic success - FactMonster
Homework reference desk - Family Education
Empowering learners of all ages to reach their full potential - Homework: A Guide for Parents - National Association of School Psychologists
- KidsPsych
American Psychological Association educationally entertaining games
Internet and Cell Phone Safety
- ConnectSafely
Helpful information about cell phone safety, online gaming, and safe texting
Health and Wellness
- Healthy Children
American Academy of Pediatrics - dedicated to the health of all children - KidsHealth.org
Most visited website for children's health and development - KidSource.com
Education and healthcare information for parents and children - Let's Move!
America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids
Child Development
- YourChild - A Guide to Information and Support for Parents
Development and behavior resources
Parenting
- Parenting Pipeline - North Dakota State University Extension Service
Parenting newsletters for preschoolers, kindergarteners, second-, fourth-,and sixth-graders, teenagers; Kids and Money – newsletter for young people - Parents - The Anti-Drug
Drug information, parenting advice, is your teen using, resources, news, parenting tips newsletter
Families
- Life Family Education
Information on aspects of family life - Stepfamily Network
Tough Issues
- National Eating Disorders Association
Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders; serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care - Children Now - Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
Talk with your kids before everyone else does - Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Make the connection: save a life
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