Helpful Links

• Studying with Kids Underfoot
• Detailed booklet on ADD/ADHD
• www.fisher-price.com - Grow-with-Me Parenting Guide, your age-by-age resource for toys, developmental stages, playtime ideas, parenting advice and so much more!
• www.singlemom.com - Topics include financial aid and scholarships, finance, career, cooking, family, and fun.
• Richmond Boys and Girls Club (Microsoft Word file)
• www.childcarecouncilofky.com

Recreation Links

• http://parks.richmond.ky.us

Housing Links

• U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Links to housing news; information about home owning, buying, renting and financing; community data; pages about how to work with HUD, and more.
• Richmond Apartments
• www.fanniemae.com - Homeownership resources.

Health Links

• www.kidshealth.org - Something for all ages: parenting information, homework help, and advice for teens
• http://www.nubella.com/ - Health, exercise, diet, bug bites, and illness.
• Meals Matter - Includes a vast amount of helpful information including: a personal nutrition planner, a personal fitness planner, a meal planner, and recipes.

Discipline Links

• http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/
  spanking.morph.html - Debate over spanking.
• http://www.good-child-guide.com/articles.html
• Seven Ways to Discipline Effectively
• How to Better Discipline Children with ADD
• http://childparenting.about.com/ - Topics cover discipline, behavior problems, parent support, and other family related topics.

Parenting Links

• Madison County Public Library has free tutoring for children. If your child could use a tutor call 623-6704 or e-mail Richmond@madisonlibrary.org.
• Why is it important for your child to become an early learner? To get the answer to this question click on this link. Success by 6.
• 9 Tips for Bathroom Age Children in Public Outings
• 10 questions to ask during a Teacher's Conference
• http://www.parents.com/family-life/better-parenting/parenting-style/
  10-real-mommy-resolutions/?page=1
  10 real mommy resolutions - There is no need to wait until the first of the year to make resolutions. Get ahead of the game today! Check here for resolutions moms are sure to enjoy!
• http://www.parents.com/parents/quiz.jsp?quizId=/templatedata/
  parents/quiz/data/1133189437903.xml
  You are your children's most influential role model. Are your actions teaching them the right lessons? Take this quiz and find out.
• http://www.parents.com/preschoolers/learning/preparing-preschool/
  what-your-child-should-learn-in-preschool/?sssdmh=dm17.330952
  &esrc=nwpce08_09&email=461273993
  Find out what skills you can expect your child to master at 2, 3, and 4 years old.
• http://www.kaboose.com/ - Crafts for children and tips for parents.
• http://www.brightideas.com - Craft ideas for every occasion.
• http://www.dltk-cards.com/ - Printables from door hangers to chore charts.
• http://www.childsafekit.com/index.aspx
  Request a free Child Safe Kit to store your child's most important information in one safe place.
• Helpful Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents (PDF file)
• http://www.ncpamd.com/adhd.htm
  ADD site with resources and articles about symptoms, treatments, book reviews, counseling and other sites' links.
  


• http://parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tppotty/topics/0,,4rw8,00.html?
  prd=sch&sky=ovt|milestone|pp
  Parenting.ivillage.com is a huge comprehensive site with many articles on what to do with your baby or toddler, whether they're breastfeeding, behaving badly, or pottytraining. Sort of like an online magazine, very helpful.
• 13 Great Indoor Games and Activities - Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.
  


Articles on site:

http://parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tppotty/0,,9mmn,00.html
"10 ways to tell your child is ready to toilet train"

http://parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tppotty/0,,9mmq,00.html
"How do I begin toilet training my child?"

http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bteething/0,,47v8,00.html
"Pain when teething: What helps?"

http://parenting.ivillage.com/gs/gslearning/0,,nk60,00.html
"ADD/DHD: What every parent should know"

http://parenting.ivillage.com/gs/gslearning/0,,45nh,00.html
"Helping child with ADD understand rules"


• www.parenting.com
  Another online magazine, awesome!
  
  Articles on site:
  
  http://www.parenting.com/parenting/article/0,19840,648328,00.html
  "The truth about teething"
  
  http://www.parenting.com/parenting/article/0,19840,648427_2,00.html
  "Mommy, it hurts!"
  
  http://www.parenting.com/parenting/article/0,19840,647325,00.html
  "3 Easy stages: A Guide to Pottytraining"
  


• http://www.familycorner.com
  


• www.verybestbaby.com
  
  Articles on site:
  
  http://www.verybestbaby.com/content/article.asp?
  section=fb&id=2001101122081575717469
  "Teething Time
  


• www.momready.com
  
  Safe Web Sites for Children:
  

  Great Non-Commercial Web Sites:
  

  • http://www.pbskids.org
  • http://wiredforbooks.org/kids.htm
  • http://www.4kids.org/
  • http://www.ala.org/parents/index.html
  • http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
  • http://aesopfables.org/
  • http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html
  • http://www.kiddieland.net/
  • http://www.kids-space.org/
  • http://kidshub.org/
  • http://www.kidsplanet.org/
  • http://www.kidfood.org/
  • http://www.whitehousekids.gov/
  • http://www.kidsnewsroom.com/
  • http://www.kidstuff.org/
  • http://www.emtech.net/kidsites.htm
  • http://www.kidstimes.org/
  • http://www.childrensmusic.org/
  • http://www.wguc.org/cfk/index.html
  • http://www.surfnetkids.org/
  • http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
  • http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/
  • http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/
  • http://www.nwf.org/kids/
  • http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/
  • http://www.night.net/kids/
  • http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/
  • http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/
  • http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/
  • http://www.nfpa.org/sparky/
  • http://www.countryreports.org/

  Parenting Teens Tips

  • Latch-Key Kids
    http://www.parentkidsright.com/pt-latchkeykids.html
  • Getting Through to a Moody Tween
    http://www.parenting.com/parenting/child/
    article/0,19840,1202369,00.html
  • Teaching Responsibility to Preteens, Teens (PDF file)
    http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/PM1547G.pdf
  • Help, My Teen Won't Talk To Me!
    http://workplaceblues.com/relationships/teen.asp
  • Living Through Your Child's Teenage Years
    http://workplaceblues.com/relationships/living.asp
    

• Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
  
  • Use face paint instead of a mask.
  • If using a mask, make sure it’s not too large; can youth see through holes provided?
  • Costumes: Make sure they are not too long (child may trip) or too big (do they have to hold part of the costume up with their hands?) Alter to fit.
  • Decorate a flashlight for child to carry as part of their costume.
  • Children should be accompanied by an adult or older teenager (go in groups).
  • Candy bag should be an appropriate size for child to carry, remember it will get heavier throughout the evening. An adult can carry any extra small/medium size bag to exchange when it gets filled so the child doesn't trip or bag breaks. Small pillow cases are good.
  • Candy should be checked by an adult before eating.
  • Trick-or-Treat only at homes that you know the people (neighbors, relatives, etc.)
  • Never go inside a home even if you are invited.
  • Don't eat homemade treats unless you and your family know the people (relatives).
  • Limit the amount of treats a child eats over several days; remember they probably have been eating while trick-or-treating.
• Costume Ideas
  http://www.orientaltrading.com = Great costume ideas!!
• Printable Crafts & Puzzles for Children

This corner of the web serves to offer encouragement through personal experiences and triumphs.
You can e-mail questions to: gotkidsnow@hotmail.com.