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Resource Links

EXCITING LINKS FOR LEARNING

Where's George
Do you ever wonder where that paper money in your pocket has been, or where it will go next? Take your kids to www.wheresgeorge.com to find out. Just key in the serial number of that dollar bill and instantly get a history of where it’s been, and be updated on where it travels after you spend it.
Baby Hands Productions
Have a conversation with your baby even before he learns to talk with Baby Sign Language!  Check out this video of signs that you can use with your baby.
Fact Monster
Online dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help.
Google
Google earth: download free software to get satellite views of anywhere (like your back yard)
Kids Space
Culture quest - fun exploration of world cultures
Newbery Awards for Children's Literature
Listing of award-winning reading for kids
The Discovery Channel
Brain boosters: great fun for kids who enjoy a challenge
 Department of Education
Helping your child learn series provides direction for parents in assisting in their child's academic success by topic area.
Practice math online with these online flashcards!

GREAT THINGS TO DO

Bugaboo Day Trips
Travel and adventure don't have to stop because you've become a parent!  Download 20 stroller-friendly daytrips in cities around the world and share your own travel discoveries.
Canadian Broadcasting Company
Online games for kids of all ages
Disney Online
Great ideas for family fun and activities
Family TLC
Family activities - games, sports, crafts, music, cooking, nature.
PBS
Fun and games for younger kids
Warner Brothers
The official Harry Potter Website

HEALTH LINKS

Kids Health
Quick reference guide for common illnesses, allergies, and health problems
Kids Health
Kids body mass calculator and charts
Kids Health
Growth charts: Is your child's height and weight on target?
American Academy of Pediatrics
Children's Health Topics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bam! Stress-o-meter fun interactive quiz to test kid's stress level and identify stress reduction resources
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression screening tool
The Mayo Clinic
First aid guide for common home medical emergencies
The Mayo Clinic
Diarrhea quiz: Do you know when it's serious?
The Mayo Clinic
Interactive Child Development Quiz: Do you know your child's pre-school milestones?
Web MD
Interactive symptom checker leads parents through a step by step analysis of health symptoms
American Cancer Society
Nutrition, body mass and exercise calulators.

ESPECIALLY FOR MOM AND DAD

Parenting Checklists
Printable checklists to help you deal with common parenting situations
Mommy Savers
Freebies: goodies parents can get for free

CHILD CARE

Child care resource center includes "A Parent's Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care" and an A – Z listing of child care information links. 
Child Care Aware site includes a child care budget calculator, videos, evaluation checklist, and a child care finder tool.

INTERNET AND MEDIA SAFETY

Safe Kids
Printable family contract for internet safety
Yahoo
Safe web guide for kids
The Dove Foundation
Reviews of family friendly movies, CDs, games
i-Safe
A worldwide leader in the Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.
WiredSafety
provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages
Webopedia
A quick reference for text message abbreviations.

JUST FOR FUN

Snow Days Create and save charming snowflakes with your kids. Just click and drag your cursor on the paper.  When you release it you'll see the result in a preview frame.
ePuzzle Cards by Stave Puzzle
Create a personalized ecard with an electronic jigsaw puzzle.  You can upload your own photo and include a personal greeting.  A perfect way to provide encouragement, congratulations – or just to say “I love you.”  Very cool!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KIDS AND DRUGS

National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sara's quest game helps kids and young teens learn about effects of drugs on their brain and body
California Department of Justice
Street drug identification chart
Inhalant.org
Inhalant abuse prevention - Information on what inhalant abuse is, dangers and warning signs, and tips for talking to your kids.
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Essential information about trends in drug use by kids.

SAFETY – GENERAL

Child product safety Recalls on dangerous children's products.
FEMA Interactive hurricane safety site for kids.
National Safety Council Good source for general safety information, including tips on baby-proofing your home, guarding against common home accidents, and school bus safety. 
American Red Cross site includes tips on water safety for children, fire prevention, toy safety, and babysitter safety forms.