Embedded Files
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.
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