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The Library Media Center here at Tackan houses a comprehensive
collection of books for parents. Parents may send a note to school
with their child if they would like borrow any of these books from the
library. For a list of available titles, click on the link below.
Parent Collection
For a list of books by guided reading level, click on the link below:
Leveled Books
Scholastic Book Wizard
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One Tough Job
Being a parent is one tough job. Full of many rewards,
beautiful moments, great sharing, laughs and love. But the reality
of raising children today is that parents become overwhelmed,
exhausted and stressed. We provide parents with the expert
information, tips and support they need and deserve to be the best
parent they can be. (Presented by the Massachusettes
Children's Trust Fund)
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Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
When parents are involved in their children's education, kids do
better in school. Want to learn how to help your child achieve and
succeed? Read on! You'll learn why involvement is so important and
suggestions for how to get involved. (From the National
Education Association)
The following websites were compiled by the American Library Association
for parents and caregivers:
- Child Abuse
Prevention Network.
http://child-abuse.com
A network of organizations and individuals fighting
child abuse.
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Child Safety on the Information Highway.
http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
A guide to Internet safety for young people,
originally from the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children and Interactive Services
Association.
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Childbirth.org.
http://www.childbirth.org
Resources on all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth,
and pre- and post-natal care.
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Children’s Defense Fund.
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
This Washington, D.C.-based organization advocates
on behalf of children at risk and children with
disabilities.
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Colorín Colorado.
http://www.ColorinColorado.org
Taken from a Spanish phrase that is often said after
reading a good story, "colorin colorado" is a
bilingual website for parents and educators who wish
to help children become successful life-long
readers.
Al igual que la frase que indica el final de una
historia, Colorín Colorado es un sitio bilinghe con
informacion para padres y educadores sobre como
ayudar a los niños a leer con fluidez y eficiencia.
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Connect for Kids.
http://www.connectforkids.org
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.
- Dr. Toy’s
Guide on the Internet.
http://www.drtoy.com
Information on hundreds of recommended toys and
products for children.
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Facts for Families.
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm
Information on issues that affect children,
teenagers, and their families from the American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Family TLC.
http://familyTLC.net
Parenting tips, family activities, articles on child
development, and many child-friendly and
age-appropriate activities are featured on this
site.
- Fun
Brain.com.
http://www.funbrain.com
Educational games for children and teens, plus some
teacher and parenting resources.
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Jean Armour Polly’s 100 Great Sites in Ten
Categories.
http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml
For families that would like to explore the Web
together.
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KidsDoctor.
http://www.kidsdoctor.com/
Searchable database of pediatric advice.
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KidsHealth.org.
http://www.kidshealth.org/index2.html
Articles on many aspects of child health—for
parents, kids, and health professionals—from the
Nemours Foundation.
- KIDSNET.
http://www.kidsnet.org/
The only national non-profit computerized
clearinghouse and information center devoted to
children’s television, radio, audio, video, and
multimedia. Provides resources, including monthly
media guides, to help families make smart choices
about their children’s media use.
- KidSource
Online.
http://www.kidsource.com/
Information for parents on child health, education,
and more.
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The
Learning Page.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
Sponsored by the Library of Congress, this site
offers lesson plans, activities, and educational
initiatives to enhance the teaching of American
history and culture.
- National
Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/
“The national information and referral center that
provides information on disabilities and
disability-related issues for families, educators,
and other professionals.”
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National Runaway Switchboard.
http://www.nrscrisisline.org
This site offers advice for teens who are having
problems as well as general information for parents,
teachers and concerned adults.
- Netsmartz.
http://www.netsmartz.org
Games, activities and information to help kids,
teens and parents stay safe on the Internet.
- Pampers
Parenting Institute.
http://www.pampers.com/
Information from T. Berry Brazelton and other
experts on infant and toddler care.
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ReadyWeb.
http://readyweb.crc.uiuc.edu/M
An electronic collection of resources on school
readiness sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on
Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
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SafeChild.Net.
http://www.safechild.net
This child safety site includes information about
product recalls, childcare, home safety, camp and
Internet safety and more.
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Speechville.
http://www.speechville.com
This valuable resource for families, educators and
medical professionals offers about a myriad of
speech, language and communications disorders in
children.
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Travel for Kids.
http://www.travelforkids.com
A family travel guide for planning fun vacation
trips with children. Vacation ideas for Asia,
Europe, North America, South America,
Australia/South Pacific, and Africa are included.
- Zero to
Three.
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Lots of information on infants and toddlers for both
parents and professionals.
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For more information contact
Mrs. Denby, Library Media
Specialist.
This site last updated on
6/28/11 |
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