Links for Kids, Parents, Teachers and Counselors

Parents and Caregivers:

Can Do! - An ability focused web site dedicated to helping all people develop a "can-do" attitude and approach to life...no matter what the obstacles.....full of fun activities, inspiring stories, and useful resources!!

Child Abuse Prevention Network - A network of individuals and organizations fighting child abuse.

Child Safety on the Information Highway - A guide for internet safety for young people, originally from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Interactive Services Association.

dads & daughters - DADS provides tools to strengthen father-daughter relationships.

Facts for Families - Information sheets published by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Family Education Network - Find parenting advice, child development news and information, gifted children resources, child safety tips, special education, kid's games, etc.

Love and Logic - Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to learn from the consequences of their choices.

Parenting Toolbox - Expert tips for good parenting.


Children with Differing Abilities:

Autism Society of America - Facts for families and educators.

CHADD - WWW site for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders, a nonprofit parent-based organization.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - A national organization for those involved in special education and gifted education.

National Down Syndrome Society - National organization with information, articles, and links to other sites.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - Information for adults who interact with children who have disABILITIES.

LDOnline - Interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.

One ADD Place - A virtual neighborhood consolidating in ONE PLACE information and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), AD/HD and Learning Disorders (LD).

Schwablearning.org- A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Differences.


Mental and Emotional Health:

American Psychological Association - Access information about parenting, healthcare, depression and more.

David Baldwin's Trauma Info Pages - Information about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and various traumas, from death to stress. Check out the links under "General Support."

Knowledge Exchange Network - The Center for Mental Health Services

National Institute of Mental Health - Provides information regarding mental health illnesses.

National Mental Health Association - Addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illnesses.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - View the latest data relating to mental health and substance abuse.


Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention:

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies.

DrugRehab.com - A free online resource that provides information about adolescent bullying, addiction, and mental health issues.

Parents. The Anti-Drug - Information-sharing regarding youth drug-prevention.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics - Educational information to help adults help children growing up in substance abusing families.

The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare - A valuable resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - The largest US philanthropy foundation devoted to improving the health and healthcare of all Americans.


Personal Safety:

Jacob Wetterling Resource Center - Protecting children from sexual exploitation and abduction. Gives you specific information to help you protect your children.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - The nation's resource for child protection.