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Parent Links for the Summer |
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Dr. Toy’s Guide on the Internet. |
Connect for Kids. This nonprofit site provides news and information on issues affecting kids and families, over 1500 helpful links to national and local resources, and two e-mail newsletters http://www.connectforkids.org |
| Family Education Network. A good site for parents in search of advice about how to help their children learn. Articles and discussion groups cover areas like special education, home schooling, and school-parent relations. http://www.familyeducation.com/home/ |
Jean Armour Polly’s 100 Great Sites in Ten Categories. For families that would like to explore the Web together. http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml
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| Frost's Summer Camp Guide http://www.frosts.com Whether you're off to camp this summer or still looking for a camp, this is the site for you. You can search for both day and overnight camps and also get useful info such as how to make friends at camp, how to be a good camper and how to care for your braces at camp. |
How to Tell if You Are Looking at a Great
Web Site The Web is a lot like a flea market: there’s a vast selection of sites to choose from but not a lot of order to it. Some sites are offered by reputable “dealers” and some from individuals who want to show off their personal favorite items. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s a hidden treasure, what’s worth taking a look at, and what’s a waste of time. http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/criteria.html |
| Bookworm http://www.kidsreads.com Summer is a great time for reading. Find some of the best books for kids ages 6-12 here. You can also join the reading club and write book reviews of your faves. |
KidsDoctor. Searchable database of pediatric advice. http://www.kidsdoctor.com/ |