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	No Child's Left Behind Parent Guide A listing of several very helpful guides and sites for parent understanding of this important legislation. U.S. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Series Fun activities for parents to do with children to help them learn and succeed in school. Lots of helpful booklets from reading to math and more. Spanish language versions available. Some items may require Adobe's Acrobat Reader.

	eSafety.com Regular household products and appliances can be dangerous in the hands of a child. Learn how to childproof your home and keep kids of all ages safe. This site has articles outlining safety in all arenas, as well as a list of current product recalls. America Links Up This site is devoted to promoting a safe Internet experience for children. Read through their tips for online surfing safety, and then visit their recommended kids sites with your family. Attend a local town hall meeting to learn more about safe use of the Internet. Kidd Safety Teach your children about safety with this fun Web site sponsored by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Word, concentration, and simulation games teach kids about safety at home and while cycling or skating. National SAFE KIDS Campaign This coalition seeks to prevent unintentional childhood injuries. Learn how to keep your child safe from household items, firearms, toys, car seats, and more. Childproof your home with the Family Safety Checklist. Student Safety on the Internet Whether your kids surf the Web with you or by themselves, you should all be aware of these tips for staying safe online. Make sure your kids don't give out personal information online or meet chat partners in person. Kids Risk Project A list of over 50 ways to reduce children's risks, as well as other resources. Lowe's Home Safety Safety and security are as essential to a home as walls and a roof. Yet every year, American homes are the scene of nearly 20,000 accidental deaths and more than six million disabling injuries. Lowe's Home Safety Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families improve their quality of life through better home safety practices.

	Car Talk America's funniest auto mechanics bring their popular radio show online. Ask Click and Clack a question, find out which car is right for you, and see if others like your make and model. Before you buy, check the collision reports to keep your family safe. The Better Business Bureau The well-known consumer organization goes online. Read a company's report, file a complaint, or pick up some tips for becoming a savvy consumer. Before you donate to charity, check out the details to make sure the organization spends your money wisely. Consumer Information Center The Federal Consumer Information Center offers hundreds of checklists and brochures for consumers. Each publication is now available for free online viewing. Among the topics are cars, food, housing, health, education, employment, travel, and frauds. Consumer Jungle Consumer Jungle (10-12): Learn about how to be a good consumer. Consumer Jungle is a web-based program that helps turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep. Students will discover a treasure trove of games, and teachers will find free classroom materials. There's even something for parents - a section filled with tips on how to help the young adults in their lives find their way safely through the real world. Consumer.gov Did you know the federal government publishes dozens of pamphlets filled with consumer advice? This site houses all of their pamphlets online. Search for information on food, health, money, product safety, transportation, careers, education, technology, and more. Consumer World Is your car on the lemon list? Which airlines are offering sales this weekend? How much are homes selling for in your city? This site is loaded with product reviews, price comparisons, discounts and bargains, and budget and purchasing tips. Kelley Blue Book Here's the legendary automotive "blue book" online. Before you buy a car, or use your current auto as a trade-in, consult this guide to make sure you're getting a fair price. Get financing and insurance quotes, and review a used car's title history. Learn2.com This site has helpful, colorful, online tutorials for learning to do everything from waxing a car and soundproofing a room to juggling and making good coffee. Exchange tips with other users via Learnline, and visit Learnlets for short answers to the most popular user questions.

	American Academy of Pediatrics Keep your child healthy and safe with these tips from the AAP. A variety of brochures discuss immunization, nutrition, SIDS, and injury prevention. Find the right pediatrician through their Pediatrician Referral Service. DrKoop.com Developed by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, this site invites you to join chats, check your prescription safety, get medical product recalls, or research a health topic. Be sure to check out the vast Family Health section. Facts for Families The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry brings you this comprehensive set of online brochures that cover dozens of topics from bedwetting and lying to adoption and lead paint exposure. healthfinder® The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can help you find out the latest health news and scientific breakthroughs, learn how to choose quality health care services, and conduct research via online medical dictionaries, journals, and libraries. KidsHealth.org This unique site provides health-related articles and information geared not only toward parents, but toward kids and teens as well. From getting braces or visiting the doctor to handling emergencies or eating properly, kids can get all their questions answered here. Mayo Clinic Health Oasis The venerable Mayo Clinic created Health Oasis to teach people about medical conditions and prescriptions and to report the latest health news. Special sections for cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses offer articles, quizzes, and physician Q&As. Med Help International This non-profit organization is devoted to helping medical patients make informed decisions about health care. Ask various specialists your healthcare questions, search an online medical library, or communicate with others sharing similar conditions. MEDLINEplus The National Institutes of Health brings you this selection of online resources from the National Library of Medicine. Search for articles on hundreds of diseases or conditions, or find a doctor, dentist, or organization specializing in your condition. Mental Health Net Visit Mental Health Net for information, articles, and studies related to your family's mental health. Learn about specific disorders and treatments, thumb through a glossary of psychological and psychiatric terms, locate treatment facilities, read mental health news headlines, ask a question to a doctor or pharmacist, and join a chat room support group. Prevline Short for "Prevention Online," Prevline provides comprehensive information on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Every parent should check out the dozens of online brochures on a variety of substances. A special section teaches kids how to stand up to peer pressure.

	Bonus.com Parents will enjoy going online with their children with this site, which has oodles of games, puzzles, drawing and coloring, and articles about kid-friendly topics or issues. FamiliesConnect A feature of ICONnect, this site contains online courses for families and other materials and activities designed to enhance family enjoyment of the Internet. The Idea Box Looking for activities for your little ones? Visit the Idea Box for a steady stream of activities, games, songs, recipes, and crafts to enjoy with your preschoolers. You'll also find holiday activities, worksheets, site recommendations, contests, and parenting and education message boards. National Geographic Xpeditions Visit this innovative site with your children to get ideas for field trips, games, and crafts that teach geography. Every other week you'll find a new Xpedition that either focuses on the Internet or encourages you to explore the real world. The New York Times Family Movie Guide If you enjoy taking your family to the movies, but are concerned about violence, profanity, or sexually explicit content, then visit this site to see how all the recent film and video releases rate. Read the reviews and then see which age groups make appropriate audiences. The New York Times Learning Network Teach your kids how to use the news through this innovative project. Read New York Times' stories as part of family activities, work a crossword puzzle, chat with a reporter, take a daily news quiz, or learn about this day in history. SuperKids Educational Software Review Before you purchase software to enjoy with your children, check out this comprehensive guide to software programs reviewed by teams of parents, children, and teachers. Keep track of their new monthly reviews, search the guide for titles you're considering, and check out the bestseller list. TV Guide Family This special version of the popular magazine, TV Guide, brings you daily family-friendly viewing suggestions. Check out the local listings, play weekly games and quizzes, and visit the Parent's Guide for tips for fun and safe TV viewing. Yahoo! Get Local The popular search engine Yahoo has created specialized Web sites for every state. Enter your ZIP Code for the Yahoo version closest to you and then take your family out to local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and sports. Yahooligans! The folks at Yahoo have created this site so that kids can search the Web for kid-friendly sites, get homework help, and read the latest news and sports features. Parents, don' leave the site without checking out their guide to safe Web surfing. KidsGardening.com If your kids love dirt, then get them out of the house and into the garden. This site offers parents ideas and projects that use gardening to teach children about insects, plants, vegetables, landscape, and safety. Be sure to browse the Parents' Primer before you get started. Then, join the discussion board, subscribe to the newsletter, or try a community project.

	BusinessWeek Online Get the scoop on business schools, publications, and news from across the country or around the world. Check out daily market updates and summaries. Special sections are available on technology and small business. CareerPath.com If you're looking for a new job, be sure to check out CareerPath.com. Post your resume for employers to view, or search the online employment ads from nearly 90 U.S. newspapers. Visit their virtual job fair to chat with employers across the country. CNNfn All the highlights of today's business and financial news, including market updates and stock trackers, are brought to you by CNN, cable television's definitive news source. Forbes.com In this online version, you'll get all the stories in Forbes Magazine, plus you can visit the Mortgage Center, subscribe to their investment newsletters, and check out their Interactive Money Guide, a list of their favorite online financial sites. Headhunter.net This online recruitment service contains over 160,000 job listings, none of which are more than one month old. Scroll through the list of companies that have posted job listings and then send your resume to be reviewed by those employers. NationJob Network Choose the right career by researching different employers, selecting great references, and writing a stellar resume. Find out which benefits employees desire or how to amass capital for a new business venture. iFigure This site harnesses dozens of online calculators and worksheets that can help you make life's practical decisions, from moving cross-country and leasing a car to counting calories and saving for college. Make your selection and you'll receive a list of sites with calculators or worksheets that will help you do the math and make the right decision.

	Expedia.com Whether your family wants to go skiing, take a cruise, hike across a national forest, or lounge at a resort, Expedia.com can help you choose from the best vacation packages and get the best deal before your book your reservations online. Family.com Travel This travel guide is designed for families traveling with children. Learn how to get family discounts at attractions, find out which exhibits and festivals your kids will love, or comb through an online guide to America's family-friendly cities. GORP Family Short for Great Outdoor Recreation Pages, GORP Family is the ideal resource for planning a family vacation. The articles and features highlight family-friendly cities, accommodations, and activities. Get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors. Mapquest Type in your address and your destination to receive maps, mileage, and driving instructions to anywhere in the U.S. Whether you're on your way to the new pizza place down the street or a tourist trap across the country, you'll never get lost again. TravelZoo Whisk your family away for the weekend with TravelZoo, an unusual site that compiles all the lowest fares from across the Internet. Receive updates of the best deals for travel from your own city and post your favorite links to your own version of the site. Interstate4U Tired of long road trips during which you keep your fingers crossed that a gas station or restaurant is at the next exit? Worry no more. At Interstate4U, free registration allows you to enter your departure and destination cities. You'll receive driving directions, maps, and lists of food, fuel, and lodging at every interstate exit along the way. They plan to soon add tourist attractions, shopping malls, and popular games to play in the car.

	Education World's Books in Education Center Each week, Education World highlights new books for children or young adults. Read the reviews and learn how to integrate these special books into lessons at home or school. Some picks are educational, while others are just plain fun. The On-Line Books Page From this site, access over 9,000 books online. Enter an author or title to search their listings, check out new weekly additions, and if you don't see the book you want, see if it's on the list of future online publications. Webtime Stories Whether you're looking for an online bedtime story or an award-winning novel for your young adult, this site links to some of the best online children's literature. Search for picture books, classic novels, myths and fables, new fiction, or books that are just plain fun.

	ABC's of Parenting Search for information on a variety of parenting topics, such as health, education, infants, jobs, nutrition, discipline, and safety. Join a discussion board pertaining to a particular topic or chat directly with other parents. Education World's Parents Community The editors at Education World have created this site to help parents take an active role in their children's educations. Their thoughtful articles, recommended sites, and special message boards help parents choose schools, design activities for home, and assist kids with special needs. Fathermag.com This online magazine is devoted to fathers and the issues they encounter raising their children. Interviews, columns, features, and stories touch on divorce, step-parenting, single fatherhood, and custody, among many other father-child topics. Family.com This site has information for parents on topics ranging from pregnancy, education, food, and travel. Visit the site with your kids and enjoy their online activities together. iVillage.com Although this site is designed for women, any parent may enjoy hearing from other parents and professionals on topics such as food, travel, pets, careers, books, money, and health. A job bank, immunization chart, and recipe finder are just some of the helpful tools. Mom.com Here's a site designed for moms of all ages. Some sections focus on pregnancy, parenting, and families, but others encourage moms to find time to spend on themselves. Check out their travel tips, career discussions, financial help, recipes, and ideas for having fun. National Parent Information Network This informative Web site is part of the popular Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Check out their numerous parenting publications, or send your questions on child rearing, care, and development to their experts for a personalized response. Parenting Pipeline Developed by North Dakota State University, this set of unique monthly parenting newsletters are geared toward parents of children in various grades. There's also a newsletter to teach kids about money. ParentsPlace.com Get parenting advice from professional experts or converse with other parents on a variety of topics. Daily features highlight everything from kid-tested recipes and health news to product reviews and behavior management tips. Parent Soup Ideas and advice for parents by other parents. Join a community of parents with similarly aged children or visit a message board for answers to all your parenting questions. Slowlane.com As better career opportunities open for women, many men are deciding to stay at home with their kids. Slowlane.com is filled with resources devoted to stay-at-home dads. Learn how to work from home, start a kid-friendly business, or locate fathering books and magazines. Then start or join a local Slowlane.com community to meet other at-home dads in your area. About.com: Parenting/Family Visit the Parenting/Family section of About.com for tips and tools on raising a family. Select a topic of interest -- such as children's books, frugal living, stepparenting, or adoption -- to reach a page of articles, discussion boards, and site recommendations compiled by a knowledgeable About.com guide. Parent Smart Is your child struggling at school? Parent Smart was designed to bring articles, tips, and Web site recommendations to worried parents who want to help their children succeed in school. Although you can search the site by keyword, be sure to check out their special categories of information, such as uniforms, ADHD, playground safety, and dropout prevention. Zero to Three Web Site Zero to Three unites diverse professionals to pursue its mission of advancing the healthy development of babies and young children. Its website offers information about infants and toddlers, parenting tips and strategies, charts to help understand, monitor and encourage a childs development ant the latest research, translated into clear, practical messages for families.

	College Board Online At this comprehensive site, learn everything about registering for college placement tests, choosing the right college, writing a winning essay, and paying for college. Search through information on 3,200 colleges and link directly to their Web sites. College Is Possible Even middle school students aren't too young to be thinking about college, since colleges will consider their high school classes. If you are a student or parent with college in the future, check out this site for tips on saving, studying, and applying for college. CollegeNight.com Visit this Web site for information on applying to college and obtaining financial aid. Register for The Dunce's Cap, their free newsletter filled with information for high school juniors and seniors applying for college. FastWeb Enter your personal profile to receive a list of scholarships for which you may be eligible. Search the admission and financial aid policies for over 4,000 colleges, and read articles about saving for college, obtaining financial aid, and getting a job with your degree. Juco.com If you think junior or community college is right for you or your child, check out this site. Search a list of colleges, download financial aid and scholarship applications, find out about student life, and chat with junior and community college students. Mapping Your Future Sponsored by the Federal Family Education Loan Program, this site provides ten steps to paying for college. Learn how to select the right school to further a student's career plans, and discover why eighth graders should be thinking about college. Student Financial Assistance The U.S. Department of Education provides all the information you need about federal financial aid, such as what's available, who's eligible, how to apply online or through the mail, and the rules for paying back the loans. 2001 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page This site provides contact information for and links to the financial aid departments at most U.S. colleges. Search for available scholarships, and register for their newsletter to obtain updates on new scholarships and other advice for college.

	Gifted Resources Home Page If you have a gifted and talented child, visit this site for links to summer school programs, talent searches, specialized schools, and other educational enrichment sources. You'll also find publications, organizations, and pen pal exchanges for gifted students. ADOL: Adolescence Directory On-Line This guide contains online resources about the issues faced by today's teens. If your teen is struggling with eating disorders, alcohol, violence, or a variety of other issues, you can help them cope with the resources on this Web site. Education World's Special Education Center Visit Education World for a whole set of resources for special needs and gifted students. Whether you need to put an end to a new misbehavior, provide your gifted child with new challenges, or get special resources for disabled children, you'll find some of the Web's best resources here. Then meet with other parents and teachers on the Special Education discussion board. Adoption.com The best features of this site are the chat rooms and message boards for adoptive parents, adopted children, and birth mothers. Their library also has great information on a variety of adoption issues. Find an adoption lawyer or support group in your area. LD Online If your child has a learning disability, this site is a must. Experts describe the basics about learning disabilities and bring articles, events, personal essays, chat groups, and online newsletters to interested teachers and parents. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) This organization provides publications and resources for parents with gifted and talented children. Evaluate your child's abilities, learn about gifted education, and find summer and enrichment programs to tease students' brains. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities This clearinghouse allows you to ask an expert a question about special needs or obtain a referral to a national or local organization. Find publications and information on specific disabilities, special education programs, education rights, and early intervention.
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