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  • Child Abuse Prevention Network. A network of organizations and individuals fighting child abuse. http://child-abuse.com
     

  • Child Safety on the Information Highway. A guide to Internet safety for young people, originally from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Interactive Services Association. http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
     

  • Childbirth.org. Resources on all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and pre- and post-natal care. http://www.childbirth.org
     

  • Children’s Defense Fund. This Washington, D.C.-based organization advocates on behalf of children at risk and children with disabilities. http://www.childrensdefense.org/
     

  • Connect for Kids. 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. http://www.connectforkids.org
     

  • Dr. Toy’s Guide on the Internet. Information on hundreds of recommended toys and products for children. http://www.drtoy.com
     

  • Expect the Best from a Girl. That’s What You’ll Get. What parents and caregivers can do to encourage girls to succeed. http://www.academic.org/
     

  • Facts for Families. Information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. http://www.aacap.org/web/aacap/publications/factsfam/index.htm
     

  • Fun Brain.com. Educational games for children and teens, plus some parenting and teacher resources. http://www.funbrain.com
     

  • Jean Armour Polly’s 100 Great Sites in Ten Categories. For families that would like to explore the Web together. http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml
     

  • Kidcapital.com. Practical information for teaching kids about money. Topics include allowances, shopping, and saving for college. http://www.kidcapital.com/
     

  • KidsDoctor. Searchable database of pediatric advice. http://www.kidsdoctor.com/
     

  • KidsHealth.org. Articles on many aspects of child health—for parents, kids, and health professionals—from the Nemours Foundation. http://www.kidshealth.org/index2.html
     

  • KIDSNET. 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. http://www.kidsnet.org/
     

  • KidSource Online. Information for parents on child health, education, and more. http://www.kidsource.com/
     

  • Mother Goose Pages. A collection of nursery rhymes, with tips on how to share them with children of different ages. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/rhymes.html
     

  • National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. “The national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.” http://nichcy.org/
     

  • National Runaway Switchboard. This site offers advice for teens who are having problems as well as general information for parents, teachers and concerned adults. http://www.nrscrisisline.org
     

  • Pampers Parenting Institute. Information from T. Berry Brazelton and other experts on infant and toddler care. http://www.pampers.com/
     

  • ReadyWeb. An electronic collection of resources on school readiness sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. http://readyweb.crc.uiuc.edu/
     

  • WholeFamily Center. Help for families passing through life’s difficult spots. http://www.wholefamily.com/
     

  • Zero to Three. Lots of information on infants and toddlers for both parents and professionals. http://www.zerotothree.org/

     

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