Parents Resources
| Parent Resources For Elementary Students |
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Get Net Wise www.getnetwise.org/glossary Parents, brush up on your knowledge of computer jargon that your child already knows. WEB MONKEY - www.WebMonkey.com A glossary of computer terms and definition designed for parents and adults, who need to strengthen their knowledge of computer jargon. Federal Bureau Of Investigations Parents' Guide - www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm. A compilation of publications that provide parents with information about how to ensure your student's safety in cyberspace. University of Berkeley - California - www.lib.berkeley.edu Berkeley University created a library of computer terms for parents and anyone else who wants to increase their knowledge about cyberspace jargon. Scholarships.Com - www.scholarships.com Support your students' need for scholarship information with this site that contains a plethora of information on scholarship opportunities.
Kumon Learning Centers - www.kumon.com Tutoring centers that provide children with math, reading and early childhood skill development help beginning as early as preschool. Centers rely on a learning method that focuses on repition, building off of existing skills and developing student confidence. |
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TimeForLearning - http://www.time4learning.com Online learning resources for students with ADD or ADHD. Online lesons, activities and lesson pland are interactive, online based and can be used as supplements during the school year, summer learning or for homeschoolers. |
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Kaboose FunSchool - http://funschool.kaboose.com Online website powered by the Kaboose family website that focuses on interactive games, videos and project that make things like math, reading and writing fun. |
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E-Learning for kids - http://www.e-learningforkids.org Online not-for-profit website that is dedicated to offering free online learning games and tools to children grades 1-6 in six different languages. Some categories include: math, reading, computer skills and health. |
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Learning Games for Kids - http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/ Online e-learning site that offers free interactive games for children from pre-K thorugh 8th grade. Games focus on learning through fun computer graphics, colors and much more. Some categories include: math, vocbulary, spelling and geography. |
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Kids Know It! - http://www.kidsknowit.com/ Online website dedicated to providing parents and students with educational games, videos, music, posters and activities for free. |
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University of Chicago: Everyday Mathematics Resource and Information Center - http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/ Comprehensive Pre-K through grade 6 mathematics program developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project and published by McGraw-Hill Education with the purpose of improving the long-term mathematical skills of school-aged children. |
| Parent Resources For High School Students |
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Disabilities |
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Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm A comprehensive list of scholarship and college information for students with learning disabilities. |
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National Center For Learning Disabilities www.ncld.org/college-aamp-work This resource provides general information about learning disabilities. Is a program of the National Center For Learning Disabilities. Parents and students should begin with their local school counselor to find answers to your questions. |
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The Frostig Center www.frostig.org/about/index.html Learn how to help your children succeed. The Frostig Center is a non-profit organization that specializes in its work with children who have learning disabilities. |
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Mango Languages - www.mangolanguages.com An online learnign site that focuses on helping people to learn languages in an exciting and interative way by focusing on practical conversation skills, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and culture. Lessons are presented in an exciting format with interactive tools and rich imagery. |
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Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org Online non-profit site dedicated to providing a world class education for free. The site consists of practice materials, assestments, videos, and self-paced learning tools. |
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Publication Resources For Parents (Magazines (online and print)) |
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Scholastic Magazine - www.scholastic.com Book and magazine publisher, as well as online and print resource with information about reading programs for younger children, learning tools, printable worksheets and activities that children can complete. |
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Parents Magazine - www.parents.com A traditional family-centered magazine that focuses on information, advice, product reviews and family research. Available in print, online and also on mobile devices. |
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American Baby - www.americanbaby.com Print and online magazine that caters to families with children in their first stages of life. Procides information on pregnancy, baby development product reviews and health tips. The online site also contains a forum for parent communication. |
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Family Circle - www.familycircle.com Print and online magazine that focuses on the whole family by inlcuding a section for teens and parents. Articles also address the home, health, food and style. |
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Parenting and Newborn Magazine - http://www.pnmag.com Print and online magazine that focuses on pregnancy and newborn babies. Offers advice and information about pregnancy, nursing, post-partum issues, product reviews and blogs from both a male and female perspective. |
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Parenting Magazine (School Years, Early Years) - www.parenting.com Unique print and online magazine that offers advice from fertility through your child’s school aged years. Offer advice for mothers and fathers, acitivity suggestions, product reviews, health guides, recipes, videos and a community where parents can interact and learn. |
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Parent and Child - http://www.scholastic.com/resources/collection/parent-and-child-magazine/ Monthly print magazine that focuses on family learning and balancing parenthood and adult life. Features interviews with working professionals and celebrities, recipes, activities, parenting advice and exclusive online videos. |
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Kiwi Magazine - www.kiwimagonline.com Print and online magazine that focuses on raising healthy children. Places emphasis on living eco-friendly, organic or green lives. Provides recipes, activity suggestions, iPad application, consumer reviews, tips on parenting and a mom forum to interact with other parents. |
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Hybrid Her (Formally hybrid Mom) - www.hybridher.com Online magazine that addresses concerns, issues and thoughts of today's modern mom; someone who balances work, kids and her own goals. Features a marketplace, network opportunities and support. Written and edited by real mothers. |
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Fit Pregnancy - www.fitpregnancy.com Online magazine with a focus on healthy conception, pregnancy and labor. Offers health advice, exercise tips, recipes and planning tools. |
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Disney Family Fun - www.familyfun.go.magazine Online magazine dedicated to providing families with activity ideas, party suggestions, print-outsold animation suggestions and vacation information. |
| Finances |
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Financial Foundation for Credit Counseling Financial foundation committed to delivering financial education programs and counseling services to millions of Americans. |
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US Census Bureau www.FactFinder.census.gov/home Offers users unbridled access to the American FactFinder, where information is provided on populations, housing, economic and geographic information |
| Health and Wellness |
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BreastCancer.org Website dedicated to providing information about breast cancer diagnoses, treatment and risk. The site also offers forums for those affected by breast cancer to communicate. |
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HealthCare.gov Online site run by the US government to provide Information about Individual and family healthcare plans, health access, health care law, prevention and how to recieve care. |
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KidsHealth.org An online website created by the Nemours Foundation dedicated to providing information to parents, kids and teens about health. Offers articles, information, health suggestions and much more. |
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Mayo Clinic Health clinic and online resources that provides world class information about health research, studies, resources, patient care and professions. |
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WebMD Online database that offers helath information, articles written by doctors, helath advice, symptoms for common disease and treatments. Professionally recognized website that offers comprehensive information. |
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