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Parenting

Ever wish that your kids came with an owner's manual? You might not get your wish exactly, but you can read a favorite parenting magazine online, find tips from other parents about raising children, supplement your children's education, learn how to keep them healthy or get advice on talking to them about tough issues. Use the sites in this Parenting Web Guide to make your search quick and successful.

Parenting Help

With little ones running around, you probably don't have a great deal of time on your hands; the ... read more »

Age Specific Parenting Advice

The information or advice that you are searching for online will vary greatly depending on the age ... read more »

Raising Special Needs Children

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, some of the more generic parenting resources ... read more »

Family Fun Activities

Most kids are able to create a game or craft project out of a few odds and ends and a little ... read more »

Choosing a Child Care Provider or Guardian

No one can be a perfect replacement for a parent, but on the Internet you'll be able to find ... read more »

How to Choose a School

Education is at the forefront of many parents' minds. And while choosing the right school for your ... read more »

Children's Health

The habits that you teach your children while they are young are those that they will carry with ... read more »

How to Talk to Kids

There will come a time in every parent's life when kids start to bring up some of the more difficult issues: bullies, Internet safety, dating, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, or sex, to name a few. There are many online resources to help prepare you to discuss these issues with your child. You can also find plenty of sites for kids and teens to help answer the questions they don't want to ask you or that you can't answer.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Consider the source when looking at information about drug use or sex; some sites will be more open about these issues than you may be comfortable with. Look for an "about us" section of a site or look for the parent company by searching the URL on the WhoIs database to determine if the opinions of an organization are in line with your own.
  • For resources to help you promote safe Internet behavior with your children or to filter the content available to your child online, see the "What can I do to keep my kids safe online?" section of our findingDulcinea Internet Safety Web Guide.

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To help you talk about tough issues in general ...
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues has tips for talking with your kids about drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, and HIV and AIDS in addition to a list of Web resources with additional information for you or your kids.
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For information about kids and drugs, alcohol, or tobacco ...
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America has a Partnering with Families section that has plenty of resources for concerned parents: how to connect with your kids about avoiding drug use, signs that may indicate your child is using, what to do if you find out your child is using, and more. This site also has an informative and interactive section for teens.
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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence links to information and resources for parents and kids about staying drug- and alcohol-free.
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The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has a list of anti-tobacco Web sites to help you get informed about the dangers of smoking as well as youth-oriented anti-tobacco Web sites.
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For information about kids and sex or dating ...
MedlinePlus is a government Web site that has lots of links to resources about teen sexual health.
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Planned Parenthood has resources for parents interested in talking to their kids about sex and even recommends the information that kids should know at each age. This site also has resources especially for teens.
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TeensHealth has a Web page devoted to abstinence-covering what it is and how to practice it. The "More Articles" tab on the right side of the page offers links to articles on other types of birth control.
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For information about kids and Internet safety ...
Kidsmart is a site from Childnet International, an organization that works to make the Internet a safer place for kids. Click on the "Parents/Carers" section and then the "Communicating" tab to get information on how to teach your children about Internet safety. You'll also find a link to Childnet's Chatdanger site that will teach your child about the dangers of online chat.
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The National Crime Prevention Council has a guide for parents to help you encourage safe online behavior with your children.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a list of warning signs that your child might be at risk of communicating with a sexual predator and what parents can do to stop it.
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