Background Links: Child Development and Parenting

The F.U.N Place Chat
One-hour scheduled chats hosted by volunteers on a wide variety of parenting issues, from teens to step-parenting to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Kidlink
114 countries involved in global dialog, email, chats, and interactive projects.

KidSource
Parenting information covers health, education, and recreation for newborns through high school; includes forum for posting questions.

Kids' Space Connection
Pen pals and personal web pages of kids from around the world, organized by subjects such as science or literature.

Kids Together, Inc.
Extensive information and resources for children and adults with disabilities, including inclusion and supportive employment.

The National Association of School Psychologists
Resources for school psychologists, teachers, parents, and children.

National Parent Information Network
Research-based information and resources, funded by the U.S. Department of Education; covers parenting and family involvement in education; also runs discussion rooms and answers questions.

Parents Helping Parents
Parent-directed family resource center serving children with special needs; web site has extensive library, chat room, and resources for support groups.

Points of Pediatric Interest
Extensive health and parenting resources for families and professionals, posted by physicians at The Johns Hopkins University and Marshall University.

Zero to Three
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy kids; provides information on social, emotional, and intellectual issues.

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