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GENERAL RESOURCES
Newport News Public Schools (757-591-4545)
or your local school system
The NNPS web site
and NNPS Parent
Resources site contain a wealth of information on topics
specific to Newport News Public Schools as well as general
information of use to all parents and family members.
Ask-A-Nurse (Call 757 595-6363)
A free, Registered-Nurse staffed telephone service to
the Peninsula citizens to provide health information, community
service referrals and physician referrals available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Riverside Health System sponsors this
service.
First Call (Call 757 594-4636)
A free community referral service sponsored by the United
Way of the Virginia Peninsula for Peninsula citizens to access
community service referrals.
CHILDHOOD
American
Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics provides cutting-edge
information on child health and parenting. The site also features
materials in Spanish.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three offers a wealth of research-based child development
and parenting resources related to infants and toddlers. The
site also includes "Songs Rhymes and Fingerplays in English
and Spanish," as well as articles about grandparenting and
fatherhood.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young
Children website includes many articles on parenting, early
education, child development, and child care issues. Some
are available in Spanish.
ADOLESCENCE
Al-anon/Alateen
Al-anon/Alateen assists families and friends of alcoholics:
"No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether
they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected
by someone else's drinking can find solutions that lead to
serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship." The site offers
educational materials (also in Spanish and French) as well
as self-test questionnaires, a hotline, and the ability to
search for meeting locations in the U.S., Canada, and other
countries.
College Board
Explore different ways to help your teen prepare for college.
This site includes information on the SAT's, college board
exams, and financial aid options for funding a college education.
Education.com
Education.com provides tools to help families understand
adolescence.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS / DEVELOPMENT
National Council on Family Relations
The National Council on Family Relations provides research-based
tips from professional counselors on important family-life
issues.
American Psychological
Association
The American Psychological Association provides valuable
materials on specific mental health issues and resources on
family and relationship topics.
MISS Foundation
The MISS Foundation is a volunteer-based non-profit organization
that aids families after the death of a child from any cause.
Their website includes many articles and resources for parents
and other adults, and also features materials to help grieving
children, as well as some materials in Spanish. MISS also
works on "legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement
and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary,
education opportunities."
Stepfamily Association of America
The Stepfamily Association of America offers helpful materials
related to "successful stepfamily living."
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BEHAVIOR
Preventive Ounce
The Preventive Ounce focuses on preventing behavioral
problems in children. The site provides assistance to parents
in understanding what is "normal for their child's temperament,"
and how to manage behavior patterns.
Building Better
Human Relationships
Find out why children have difficulty managing anger.
Also, order books to find out how to help your child cope
with these difficult feelings.
Creativity in Young Children
Learn about creativity in young children, how kids express
creativity and why. Also find out how parents can help encourage
creativity in children regardless of their age.
Use Realistic
Praise for Self Esteem
Discover how to use realistic and honest praise to help build
your child's self-esteem. Includes tips on what language to
use and how to listen when your child speaks.
Partnership
on Youth Violence Prevention
Resources to prevent violence and gang participation.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents is an organization devoted
to assisting parents of children with special needs. The website
features a wealth of information about a variety of special
needs, such as ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and Downs Syndrome. A
resource directory, library, bookstore, and schedule of training
events are also available on-line.
Learning Disabilities Association
The Learning Disabilities Association offers information and
advocacy for people with learning disabilities and their family
members. They provide support for parents and assistance with
navigating educational and mental health systems.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health provides educational
resources on all common mental health disorders, and features
many articles in Spanish.
NUTRITION / HEALTH
KidsHealth.org
KidsHealth.org is a rich resource for families, children
and teens who want to explore health and mental health topics.
This site also features a "positive parenting" section, as
well as materials in Spanish.
Nutrition Explorations
This site is a great resource for learning about children's
diets and clearly illustrates how to encourage your children
to follow the daily recommended nutritional intake described
in the USDA Food Pyramid.
The
American Dietetic Association
This site features helpful information about nutrition
and children. Also learn about the importance of being a good
role model to your child by exercising, eating properly and
living a balanced lifestyle.
The Mayo Clinic
Learn about childhood obesity and other nutrition-related
health risks for children.
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