Sites for Parents

Library Services Recommended Web Sites

Library Services Offered by the Children's Dept. at the Main Library

Web Sites for Parents Recommended by MCPL Children's Dept. Librarians

The Children's Partnership http://www.childrenspartnership.org/
A national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to inform leaders and the public about the needs of America's 70 million children, this site includes a link to The Parent's Guide to the Information Highway and other Online Resources for parents.
Disability Resources, Inc. http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Reviews and reports numerous resources to promote independent living. Provides a helpful FAQ, a section on Inclusion and Parent Advocacy, listings for regional and Internet resources, and a page Just for Kids.
Education World http://www.education-world.com/
Comprehensive site includes a section for parents with resources on home schooling, along with sections for students and teachers. Also collects Education Organizations and other State Resources
Families and the Web http://www.fno.org/parent.html
Offers advice on teaching children to use the Web wisely and a list of recommended Web Sites for families.
Family Education Network http://familyeducation.com/home/
Aims to help parents help their children succeed by providing parents with the tools they need to actively participate in their children's learning process. Search for information by your child's grade level. Each section includes tips on helping children with their homework.
Family.com http://family.go.com/
Disney's parenting site includes topical articles, chat rooms, recipes and a "What's Happening in Your Hometown" search tool.
Family and Pregnancy Calendar on Oxygen http://www.oxygen.com/pregnancycalendar/
I Am Your Child http://www.iamyourchild.org/
This foundation promotes public awareness of early childhood issues. Good general information, data about recent findings in the area of brain development, and state-specific resources are a few of the highlights.
iVillage http://parenting.ivillage.com/
This site provides information on toddlers to teenagers, pregnancy and baby issues. Includes articles divided by the child's age level, a tool for tracking your child's development, suggestions for how to develop certain skills, and methods for communicating with other parents online. Features a pregnancy calendar, "Baby Name Finder," and much more!
KidSource Online http://www.kidsource.com/
Produced by a group of parents in California, this site features information on education, healthcare, computer software, recreation and more for parents of newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and older children.
Librarians Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=litoolkit&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=50662
Produced by the American Library Association, this brochure is designed to help parents and children become "web wise." Contents include: Definitions, Safety Tips, Selection, and Help for Parents
The Library-in-the-Sky for Parents, Teachers and Students http://www.nwrel.org/sky/index.php
The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory attempts to organize exploration of World Wide Web resources by anticipating the interests and informational needs of the searcher. Click on the "Parent" tab to view selections geared to parents.
Parenthood.com http://www.parenthood.com/
Geared to expectant mothers and parents of young children, this site covers a broad range of topics. A handy topics guide lets you easily find information on a variety of subjects, from adoption to thumb-sucking.
Twins Magazine Online http://www.twinsmagazine.com/
Posts selected articles from the international magazine created to serve unique concerns of parents of twins.