Parenting Page

Need help with parenting?

The "P" in PTA stands for parents, so we think it makes sense to include some resources for parents on this web site. If you have ideas for improving this page or know of local parenting seminars, let the webmaster know. We have sent home a couple of "Common Sense" tip sheets. We have also arranged to bring a parent educator to our school for a parenting workshop.

Here are some links to sites that we thought might be useful.

On-Line Magazines & Forums for Parents

Raising Safe, Healthy Kids

National PTA's Common Sense Page
Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
The TV Parental Guidelines
How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!
National Safe Kids Campaign
Kids Health
Toy Safety Hotline
Health Hotlist - links to a variety of health related sites
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Dentists
American School Health Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
notMYkid.org - dedicated to raising awareness about the most prevalent youth and adolescent mental and behavioral health issues

Parents & Education

No-pain ways to get involved at school - from a ParentCenter mailing
Helping your child learn history
Family Education Network
Discovery School Parent's Guide
Helping your child become a reader
The National Right to Read Foundation
Reading Rainbow - reading list
Children's Literature Web Guide
Weekly Reader
ABC Babysit - activity ideas and printable resources
Virtual Reference Desk
National Library of Math Manipulatives

Parenting Page

Need help with parenting?

On-Line Magazines & Forums for Parents

Raising Safe, Healthy Kids

Parents & Education

Other Interesting Sites