This page is populated with a variety of links that you, as a parent, might find helpful! You can click on a topic below, or scroll down the page!
Literacy and Reading
Managing Internet Safety
Early Childhood
Parenting Generally
Families with Special Needs
Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Recalls and Other Safety Concerns
Keeping Kids Healthy
Just in Time Parenting Finding reliable parenting information can be a challenge. There are many books, and articles - some good and some not so good. How do you know what to read - especially when you're busy and there's just so little time? eXtension Just in Time Parenting (JITP), is an outreach innovation that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives. Find resources like age-paced newsletters that can be downloaded and printed.http://www.extension.org/parentingZERO TO THREEZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.http://www.zerotothree.org/
GEM Children's FoundationThe GEM Children's Foundation will connect children with special needs and their families to existing services and increase access to resources and information. Through grants and collaborative efforts we will support community organizations serving children with special needs.http://www.gemchildren.org/OregonOregon PTIOregon PTI is a program of the Oregon r.i.s.e. Center. The PTI is a Parent Training & Information Program serving parents of children experiencing disability. The mission of the Oregon r.i.s.e. Center is to encourage, educate & empower families to collaboratively achieve unlimited success for children with disabilities.www.oregonrisecenter.org
ED.govED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.http://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtmlFamily EducationParents find practical guidance, grade-specific information about their children's school experience, strategies to get involved with their children's learning, free email newsletters, and fun and entertaining family activities.http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Children: 8 Things You Can Do Right NowTo avoid the serious, often lifelong health risks associated with childhood obesity, parents should focus on prevention - find easy to follow tips that will help you be a good role model with regards to the food choices and provide encouragement to your kids to follow your lead!http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/conditions/nutrition/obesity-prevention-video.aspxHealthy EatingOne size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the USDA food guidelines. you can also find the latest news, background information, and resources about the food guidance system. http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.htmlOregon State University eXtension - Families, Food and FitnesseXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people improve their lives. http://www.extension.org/families%20food%20fitness
Video Game Ratings (Good Housekeeping)Good Housekeeping has teamed up with the Entertainment Software Rating Board to bring you age and content ratings for some of the most popular video games as ranked by The NPD Group, Inc./Retail Tracking. Each title listed also includes an “ESRB rating summary,” which gives a detailed description of content in the game that factored into its rating.http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/video-game-ratings
40 Developmental AssetsGrounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.http://www.search-institute.org/content/what-kids-needOregon State University eXtension - ParentingeXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people improve their lives.http://www.extension.org/parentingParent FurtherParentFurther provides you with a unique community and an easy-to-use, comprehensive resource that offers support and practical steps to help you with a wide range of everyday parenting issues. Our goal is to help you raise caring, healthy, responsible, successful kids.http://www.parentfurther.com/
Parenting Teens
As a parent of a teen, you are beginning to see your child become an adult. These are critical years that will affect both their current and future health. Visit the Center for Disease Control’s Parent Information website for information on a variety of topics that will help you learn how to guide your teen to become a healthy and productive adult.http://www.cdc.gov/parents/teens/index.html
Recalls (Good Housekeeping)Get up-to-the-minute updates about products that have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the Food and DrugAdministration.http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/safety/recalls