National
Network for Childcare
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Children Youth
and Families |
 Kid
Source Advice on Discipline |
The California Child Care Health Project (CCHP) Features information on health and safety in childcare settings, particularly family childcare. |
Provides
educational materials and resources, satellite broadcasts, videos, and
educational activities for child care providers, parents, and employers.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Helps state and
local communities promote the use of safety belts, child safety seats,
and air bags and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety
topics.
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Kidsgardening Learn more about gardening with your children. |
A child
development program serving low-income children since 1965. The Head
Start Bureau maintains this web site as an electronic resource for
Head Start service providers, parents, volunteers, community
organizations, and others who share an interest in helping children
look forward to a brighter future.
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Metlife Provides free advice in choosing childcare. |
Keep Kids
Healthy
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chendricks@wwwisp.com
Dr. Charlotte Hendricks specializes in the health and safety of young children. |
Good Early Reading Programs
A guide to help parents choose the best early reading program for their child. |
Early Childhood Includes ideas for
activities as well as useful articles for parents an teachers.
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National Parent Information
NetworkA website where parents can ask questions or do research. |
Ready Web Presents
information and resources pertaining to school readiness, including ERIC
bibliographies, a virtual library of full-text materials, and links to
other websites.
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CLAS Early Childhood Institute - The Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Provides information for children with disabilities and their families. |
The National Center for Family Literacy "A nonprofit
organization supporting family literacy services for families across the
United States through programming, training, research, advocacy and
dissemination."
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National Association for Family
Child Care NAFCC provides technical assistance to family childcare associations through developing leadership and professionalism, addressing issues of diversity, and by promoting quality and professionalism. |
Exists to improve and protect the quality of life of African American children and their families. |
Learning Network The Learning
Network has information for teachers and parents including how to raise
kids, how to deal with gifted children, and how to work on a budget.
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700+ Great Sites Have you always wanted a site that will provide you with links to information you need? This site provides references for parents, caregivers, teachers, librarians, and those who care about kids. |
 Learn About Chemicals Around Your House This is a interactive web site designed to teach children and parents about household products, including pesticides, that may contain harmful chemicals. The web site includes information about toxic substances stored in different rooms in the house, and answers commonly asked questions on safe use and storage of these products. The site also contains educational games, and tells children what to do if an accident occurs. |
This is brochure that provides information on preventing children from being exposed to pesticides and household cleaners by reading and following product label instructions and precautions, keeping products in their original containers, and storing products out of the reach of children. |
A fact sheet that provides current household pesticide-related poisoning/exposure statistics from the American Association of Poison Control Centers, as well as recommendations for prevent poisonings and first aid guidelines. |
The Environmental Protection Agency has several resources available to educate the public about ways to prevent children from being poisoned by pesticides and household products. The material is excellent for children's program. |
