DivorceNet- more than 20,000 downloadable documents, divorce library, chat & a daily answer desk
Divorce Source- search by state for information on all issues
Hiring a Lawyer- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator lists each attorney's areas of practice, work experience, education & contact info
::FOSTER PARENTING
Casey Family Program- sponsored by the Casey Foundation, advocates for foster children
Foster Parents Community
Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Programs (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
Eating Disorders & Pre-Teens & Teens- this site covers anorexia, bulimia & binge eating disorders
Evaluating Health Web Sites- from the Highland Regional Library Cooperative
Find a Family Doctor (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Genetic Counseling Resources (National Society of Genetic Counselors)
Search for Eating Disorder Treatment Providers (National eating Disorders Association)
Teen Depression & Alcohol
Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List- articles, pamphlets & books are just some of the resources here
::HOMEWORK HELP
10 Best Ways to Help Your Kindergartener Succeed
Grade 1- homework help sites provided by Scholastic
Grade 2- homework help sites provided by Scholastic
Grade 3- homework help sites provided by Scholastic
Grade 4- homework help sites provided by Scholastic
Grade 5- homework help sites provided by Scholastic
Help Your Student Get the Most Out of Homework
::INTERNET SAFETY
Berit's Best Sites for Kids- list of sites with information about safe Web surfing
CyberAngels- world's oldest & largest Internet safety organization
Cybersmart! -Internet safety tips for elementary school students
Get Netwise- how to steer clear of spammers, hackers, identity theft; keep kids safe online
NetMom- Internet safe house; newsletter, message boards
Parents' Guide to the Internet- U.S. Dept. of Education
::KID CULTURE
Captain Underpants Grownup Guide
Dear America: Parents & Teachers
The Grown-Ups' Guide to Clifford
The Harry Potter Companion
::MARRIAGE
The Marriage Toolbox- interactive tutorials, put together a wedding, marriage advice ($$)
Smart Marriages- information & resources for married couples, including handbooks, classes, couples cruises
::PARENT PRIMER: SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Scholastic- refresh your memory with this wonderful listing of school subjects
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::SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Arc of the United States- works through education, research & advocacy to "improve the quality of life for children & adults with mental retardation & related developmental disabilities".
Autism: Intervention and Strategies for Success- written by Autism consultant and author Susan Stokes; articles on effective strategies to use with autistic learners, including assistive technology, Asperger’s Syndrome, early childhood interventions, and communication skills.
Autism Society of America
The Center for New Discoveries in Learning- find solutions for ADD, ADHD, dyslexia correction
Center for the Study of Autism
CHADD.org- information on ADD
Developmental Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Exceptional Parent Magazine- information, support, outreach, ideas, encouragement for parents of children with disabilities
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Gallaudet University Library- research site contains resources for the deaf
Genetic Diseases Links
Inside the Autism Treatment Maze- see the latest treatment options available for autism and new ways of helping autistic children connect with the world.
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Disabilities
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Our Kids- list of 800 people representing children with varying diagnoses
Parent Information Resources- from the University of Virginia Curry School of Education
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Rett Syndrome
Room 5 Autism- helps parents and teachers of students with autistic spectrum disorders; contains photos of materials and activities used with autistic children in the classroom.
Special Education News- help with behavior management, conflict resolution; information state by state
Special Education Resources
Special Olympics
Spina Bifida Association of America
Tourette Syndrome Association
Understanding the Student with Asperger's Syndrome- Karen Williams provides the seven defining characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome, as well as suggestions and strategies for addressing these symptoms in the classroom.
United Cerebral Palsy
::STEP-PARENTING
Bonus Families- the word "step" is rejected and replaced by "bonus" on this site; articles & resources with a positive view
Step Family Info- a non-profit educational site
::WORKING PARENTS
Blue Suit Mom- for working moms in executive positions; contains a database of 300,000 jobs
Mom's Refuge- advice, books, recipes & family budgeting tips
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