http://www.cpm.org
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College Placement Mathematics - Ever felt lost trying to help your child with their math homework? You're not alone! This is the companion site to Villa's math textbook series, College Placement Mathematics. Click on "Parent Guide" to get the background, "refresher" information you need for specific homework problems. |
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A new tool for intentional parents, Teach with Movies recommends films that teach as well as entertain. Expose your child to major events in history, extraordinary men and women, great works of music, dance, sports or science. And, don't forget the popcorn! |
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The Search Institute has identified 40 building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible. The assets show how important the roles of family, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, youth organizations and communities are in shaping young people's lives. |
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The Swab Foundation for Learning offers parents excellent information to help kids with learning differences. It has a wealth of articles on AD/HD, assessment, behavior, Dyslexia, homework, processing disorders, reading, writing and social/emotional issues and learning differences in general. |
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4Girls.gov has been developed to help adolescent girls (ages 10-16) learn more about some of the unique health issues and social situations they will encounter in the upcoming years. The "Parent/Caregiver" section includes articles and links on the following topics: Becoming a Women, Fitness and Nutrition, Mental Health, Risky Behavior, and Putting it all Together which focuses on self-esteem, relationships and safety issues.
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Endorsed by the National PTA and National Educator Groups, the Family Education Network covers educational issues from preschool age through the high school years. |
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Seattle's Talaris Research Institute is known nationwide for it's research in early learning and infant brain development. Check out the latest research findings and a recommended reading list for parents on early learning.
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http://www.family.go.com/
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Looking for a craft, or family activity? Disney's Family Fun site has a wealth of ideas. Click on "crafts and activities" to be inspired. The site also has information on ages and stages of child development and parenting advise from Seattle's Jan Faull, M.Ed, parent educator. |
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Get NetWise ? Learn about the risks kids face on-line, based on age level or types of activities. Find out about Internet safety products and other Tools for Parents such as their "Staying Safe On-Line: A Young Person's Contract". With your child, print, read, sign and post the contract by the computer, it's a nice reminder of Internet safety rules for home. |
