Links for Parents 

This is a virtual library of informational sites for SMM parents.  If you find a site that you think may be of interest to other parents, please let us know.


A Parent's Guide:  Tuning in to Young Adolescents  ((http://www.courttv.com/choices/guide/)
        As part of Choices and Consequences, an ongoing outreach initiative sponsored by Courtroom Television Network, Cable in the Classroom, and local cable companies, this page was constructed to help parents with adolescents.

Children's Book Council (http://www.cbcbooks.org)
        The Children's Book Council (CBC), a non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children's books, provides information on new books, literacy programs, etc.

D.A.R.E. Parents (http://www.dare-america.com/index2.htm)
        Speaks to combatting drug use in the home, with features on warning signs, the dangers of inhalants, and the dangers of children becoming involved with drugs.

Expect the Best from a Girl  (http://www.academic.org/)
        Includes a sampling of programs for girls and tips on what parents can do at home and school to promote gender equality.

Family Info Center  (http://reading.indiana.edu/www/indexfr.html)
        Provides educational materials for parents involved in their children's education, centering primarily on reading, writing, and homework.

Family Style Movie Guide (http://www.familystyle.com/home.asp)
        A searchable site that gives you information on the amount of profanity, nudity, sex, violence, and drugs in movies and videos.

Get Net Wise  (http://www.getnetwise.org/)
        A guide on how to use the internet safely.

Grading the Movies, Music, and Games  (http://www.gradingthemovies.com/)
        Need some help knowing what is appropriate for your child to watch and listen to?  This site has some great info.

Helping Your Child Learn to Read  (http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/reading_first2.html)
        Reading activities and advice from the National Institute for Literacy.

National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Awareness (http://www.health.org/)
        NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention.

Safekids Homepage  (http://www.safekids.com/)
        Tips, advice, and suggestions on how to make your family's online experience safe and fun.

School Libraries and You  (http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/schlibrariesandyou/parentsandcomm/parents.htm)
        Information on what  parents should know about the school library media center, filtering,  and information literacy.

Smart Start Parent Resource Guide  (http://www.ncsmartstart.org/parents/development.htm)
        A cooperative effort from AT&T and the University of Delaware that provides information on the early childhood years.

WebTeacher  (http://www.webteacher.org/winnet/indextc.html)
        Includes a web primer and tutorials on all aspects of internet use.  Excellent for the beginner!



This page was created by Lauren M. Bott, Librarian, St. Mary Magdalen School. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to Mrs.Bott at smmbottl@hotmail.com.  This page was last revised on 10/04/2004.