Alcohol & Drugs

Alcohol Facts for Middle School
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism released a new version of "The Cool Spot," a Web site for middle school students to help them understand the risks of underage drinking and ways to resist peer pressure. The new content on the site is based on curriculum for grades six through eight.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry Facts for Families
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm
Online series of 69 pamphlets provides parents with concise, up to date information on problems families may encounter, including depression, children and divorce, drug use, learning disabilities and discipline.

Drug Facts
http://www.freevibe.com/drug_facts/index.asp
This site is the definitive online area for scientific information about illegal drugs and the effects they have. They have compiled the latest research so that you and your family can understand the real consequences of using illegal substances, organized drug by drug.

Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service
http://nar-anon.org/index.html
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.

National ADD Association Kids' Area
http://www.add.org/content/kids1.htm
Focusing on how ADD affects situations at home, school and with friends, this site includes "Good Stuff About ADD" for kids to think about.

National Night Out
http://www.natw.org/nno/
National Night Out is designed to heighten drug and crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood and police partnerships, and send messages to criminals that neighborhoods are fighting back. Information is provided on starting a program in your neighborhood.

Parents: The Anti-Drug
http://www.theantidrug.com
This anti-drug tool box includes drug information, news, expert and parent-to-parent advice and what kids are saying about drugs.

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org
This national initiative encourages parent/child communication about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse.

WholeFamily Center
http://www.wholefamily.com
Blends education and entertainment to explore relationships, and everyday conflicts. Offers advice & information on marriage, parenting & teen centers, substance abuse & blended families. Family Fishbowl magazine.

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Community & Environment

Adopt A Shelter Cat Month
http://www.helpinganimals.com/f-shelterCats.asp
June is the official “Adopt A Shelter Cat Month,” This site contains many helpful articles about cats and cat adoption.  Information on neutering, declawing, keeping cats indoors, and more.

All About Earth Day
http://earthday.wilderness.org/history/
What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? Links to Earth Day sites and Environmental Resources and Organizations. Kids in Action page, features letters and drawings from kids about their feelings on environmental issues.

Become a Mentor or a Volunteer
http://www.health.org/yourtime/mentorvolunteer/pacmailsearch.cfm
Search engine to match volunteers with opportunities.

Berks Community Television
www.bctv.org
See how BCTV focuses on serving the people of our community. Find out how you can become one of the thousands of people who volunteer as producers, host, camera operators, committee members, and more. Volunteers can be individuals or from the business community. Browse through the programming schedule with a monthly listing, by week, of live programs. Also, search for programs by interest with the search index.

Berks.Net
http://www.berks.net/childrens/
A local website related to Berks County life which contains resources, a business directory, a kids page, links and more.

BerksWeb
http://www.berksweb.com
A local website related to Berks County life which contains resources, recipes, historical information, links and more.

Boy Scouts of America
http://www.bsa.scouting.org/
Boy Scouts Hawk Mountain
Council, Berks County
http://home.epix.net/~hawkmtn/
Local scouting youth programs for boys ages 7 - 20, including opportunities for teens to mentor kids.

Camp Fire Boys and Girls
http://www.campfire.org/
Through informal educational and mentoring opportunities in clubs, child care settings, classrooms and camps, this group develops motivated, self-confident boys and girls and has fun!

Coalition for Healthy Youth
http://district.moundsview.k12.mn.us/schools/chy/assets.html
Looking for ways to put the 40 assets into action in your home and community? Check out these ideas, resources - even plans for a block party!

Concern
www.concern4kids.org
This site gives you information on Concern professional services for children, youth, and families. Read about CTUBs (Concern Treatment Units for Boys), life skills programs, tips for parents, and jobs listings within the Concern organization. Also, enter the art gallery and look at artwork by various children.

Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org
A virtual encyclopedia of information for adults who want to make their communities better places for kids. Providesguidance for grown-ups on the ABC's of Advocacy.

Cyfernet
http://www.cyfernet.org/
Provides hundreds of complete on-line publications featuring practical, research based, children, youth and family information in six major areas: health; child care; building organizational collaborations; promoting family strength; science and technology programs; and strengthening community-based programs.

The Department of Environmental Protection
www.dep.state.pa.us
This site is a fun, educational and informative site that takes a comprehensive look at many environmental issues. There is something for all ages. For kids it has a kids newsletter, ideas for things kids can do to save the earth, posters other kids made concerning the environment and free stuff you can order. For teachers and parents it has curriculum and classroom activities, ideas on how you can get involved within your community, books, online resources and much more.

Earth Day Online
http://www.earthdayonline.org/
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by joining in a game of "Eco Feud", trying out the "Eco Calculator" and earth-friendly activities for kids, or reading about the issues.

EPA Explorers' Club & Student Center
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
The EPA offers kids age 5 - 12 fun activities that teach about the environment, plus homework help and a "call to action" for teens.

Every Parent a Volunteer
http://www.everyparent-volunteer.org/
Web site dedicated to encouraging parent involvement in public education, including information, how-to-guides, resources and more for parent volunteers.

Family Cares Volunteer Resource Network
http://www.familycares.org/familycares/mainpage.shtml
Step-by-step projects for families who want to volunteer together, caring activities for kids, hints for parents, expert interviews and profiles of caring families.

FirstGov for Kids
http://www.kids.gov
Over 400 kid-friendly federal government links in one easy to find place, including homework help and Encyclopedia Smithsonian.

GPU Kids
http://www.gpukids.com/
GPU provides energy and environmental games, activities, experiments, and downloadable teaching resources.

The Great Plant Escape
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/
Kids learn loads of biology while they journey with Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout and unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life. Presented by the University of Illinois Extension.

GreenPeace
www.greenpeace.org/index.shtml
Greenpeace exposes global environmental problems and pushes for solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. This site has news on the latest environmental issues, efforts to help solve these problems (including their current fight for PVC free toys), chat and links to other environmental home pages.

HandsNet on the web
http://www.igc.apc.org/handsnet/
A national nonprofit organization that
promotes information sharing, cross-sector collaboration and advocacy among individuals and organizations working on a broad range of public interest issues.

Idealist Kids and Teens
http://www.idealist.org/kt
Helping youth start community projects, find volunteer opportunities and learn about nonprofit organizations started by kids.

Justice for Kids and Youth
http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/
This U.S. Dept. of Justice site for kids K - 12 takes them inside a courtroom, lets them view the "10 Most Wanted" list, and invites them to get involved in crime prevention.

Keystone Soldiers
http://www.keystonesoldiers.com/index.php
An interactive site to aid in the communication between deployed soldiers and their families as well as for the public to show their support for our troops. Through this site you can also show your support by adopting a soldier (or platoon) or becoming a penpal. You may also make a donation to help with postage or you can sponsor a care package to one of our troops.

Kids Can Make a Difference
http://www.kids.maine.org/
This educational program for students focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.

Kids Care Clubs
http://www.kidscare.org
Develop your child's spirit of charity through hands-on project ideas and everything kids need to start a caring club in your community.

Lancaster Online
http://www.lancnews.com/
Online home of the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster New Era and Sunday News.

March of Dimes
www.modimes.org
Whether you're reading about the March of Dimes or your local chapter, this site provides a great deal of information about healthy babies and their care. Find out how, through volunteering, you can become involved with your local chapter in community programs, public affairs, office procedures, community groups and institutions, and fund-raising events.

Muhlenberg Area Women of Today Homepage
www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4287
Explore how this not-for-profit organization works to help build a better community through volunteerism, personal enrichment, and friendship. Be sure to look at "Kidslinks", where you will find a great set of links for parents and children to enjoy together. Also included is a list of dated events and personal enrichment programs.

Multiculturalism Pavilion
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural/
Multicultural education resources and dialogues for students and educators, poetry and prose about diversity, awareness activities for students and online discussion board.

NIEHS Kids' Pages
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' collection of fun and educational online activities for families to do together.

One to One/The National Mentoring Partnership
www.mentoring.org
If you have an interest in being a mentor or you are looking for a mentor, this site is a good place to start. For the mentor it answers questions and common worries about how to get started, what qualities you may have to offer as a mentor, ideas on activities and where to sign up. It helps a youth determine their own needs and shows them how to go about getting a mentor. Also included are personal excerpts told by both youth and mentors about their experiences in their relationship.

One to One/The National Mentoring Partnership
National Mentoring Technical Assistance Corps
www.mentoring.org/fformentors.html
(When you get there, click "What's New") Whether you are seeking to develop a mentoring program, train volunteers to be mentors, expand an existing program, or organize your community to expand mentoring opportunities, this site can help. It lists some of the foremost experts in the fields of mentoring, strategic planning, leadership development, community collaboration and fundraising to assist you in your mentoring efforts.

Planet 9 3D
http://www.planet9.com/indexie.htm
Totally cool site where you can take a 3D virtual reality tour of over 100 different cities in the U.S. You can even tour the Russian MIR space station!!

Planetpals Earthzone
http://www.planetpals.com/
Celebrate Earth Day at this website jam-packed with creative, educational and interactive fun for kids of all ages!

President's Student Service Awards
http://www.student-service-awards.org/
Recognizing young Americans with awards for outstanding community service, while encouraging more young people to serve.

Professionals Who Care
Check out these on-line guides for choosing professionals in each of these areas:

Reach4it.com
http://www.reach4it.com/
Free online service connecting young women aged 12 - 18 with volunteer online mentors in the areas of career, self-esteem, body image and other issues.

Reading Public Museum
www.berks.net/museum
Learn about art and science through the museum's educational programs, exhibits, collections, and planetarium. View a sampling of their holdings on-line from American, American Indian, Asian, and European collections. There is a list of current planetarium shows for grades pre-K and up, with hours and admission. Look for the museum's fact sheet which includes: admission, hours, upcoming exhibits, and special events. Also, be sure to take a look at the information on contacts for internships and volunteers.

Scholastic - America Unites
http://.teacher.scholastic.com/newszone/specialreports/under_attack/kids_help.htm
Comprehensive resources for families as America unites in response to the attack on the U.S. Includes ways kids can help and show their support for the heroic rescue workers and families who lost a loved one.

Search Institute
http://www.search-institute.org/
This extensively researched site presents 40 developmental assets & practical ideas to help kids succeed.

Sesame Workshop: Volunteering Together
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/advice/article0,4125,925-1-300,00.html
Advice and projects for families on how everyone wins when you volunteer together.

Springtime News for Children
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/spring.html
Information on how to keep your kids safe and healthy this spring, covering spring allergies, preventing sun damage, playground, sports and biking safety and more.

Stand for Children
http://www.stand.org
National organization dedicated to voicing the needs of children and organizing communities to rally and stand up for the rights of children, working to ensure all children have an opportunity grow up healthy, educated, safe and with a fair chance in life. Website covers health, child care, education and out of school activities.

Suburban Internet OnRamp
http://www.sub-i-o.com/berks/berks2.html
A local website related to Berks County life which contains a business directory and more.

Talking with Children About War and Violence in the World
http://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm
Helping parents listen and respond to children's concerns, teach for understanding and promote positive family/community action.

Teaching Tolerance Magazine
http://splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-index.html
Spotlights educators, schools and curriculum resources dedicated to promoting respect for differences and includes activities and in-depth features on race relations, homophobia, religious diversity, anti-Semitism and building a classroom community.

Tolerance.org
http://www.tolerance.org
Nurture a more tolerant family at this web site with engaging sections for little kids, teens and parents.

UNICEF Kids helping kids
http://www.unicefusa.org/issues96/sep96/trick.html
Offers activities to teach children to challenge stereotypes and develop an appreciation and acceptance of the ways in which people are similar and different.

United Way of America
www.unitedway.org
At this site, see how nearly one-third of the dollars raised by United Ways annually goes to services for children, youth, and families. Go to the United Way of Berks County page, which includes many types of volunteer opportunities, from clerical and children, to special events.

United Way Berks County
http://www.uwberks.org
Learn more about the developmental assets that all kids need to succeed at this local site.

Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org
This is a great place to list or to find local volunteer opportunities for any age or interest!

Western Berks Swimming Association
http://www.geocities.com/wbsapool
Informative website about the Bernville Swimming Pool.

Youth Service America
http://www.ysa.org/
This resource center and network of organizations is committed helping youth to serve locally, nationally or globally.

YouthNOISE
http://www.youthnoise.com
Geared to inspire, connect and empower youth to help other young people by speaking out, fundraising and volunteering 300+ nonprofit partners.

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Education & Learning

About.com Back to School
http://specials.about.com/channels/education/school/
Over 150 back-to-school articles covering health, adjusting, shopping, fun, issues and homework help.

Albright College
http://www.alb.edu

Alvernia College
http://www.alvernia.edu

American School Counselor Association: For Parents
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Offering information to help enhance your children's learning and development, with articles on preparing for elementary, middle or high school, special needs, gifted children and homeschooling.

Animaland
http://www.animaland.org
The ASPCA offers kid-friendly information on animal welfare issues, careers, email answers to their questions, contests and multi-level, educational games.

Arts Education Partnership
http://aep-arts.org
Explore the essential role that arts education plays in enabling all students to succeed in school, life and work. Go to the Partnership Information section which is devoted to the reports and news updates generated by the Partnership and participating organizations.

Attention.com
http://www.attention.com
This site provides attention and learning resources, tools to test attention skills and a secure online tool to record and monitor your child's progress at home and at school.

Back To School Help
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html
It's school time again! Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Everything you need to cope with going back to school you can find here.

BBC Science in Action
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sia/
A sure hit with school age kids, this site explores science through the categories of air, light, microbes, mixtures and force. It makes extensive use of Flash and Shockwave to create an entertaining and informative virtual trip that's not soon to be forgotten.

B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
http://tristate.pgh.net/~pinch13/
This award winning site can help you and your child to research numerous topics. There are over 400 links to references, news and current events, math and science, social studies, english, history, foreign languages, music, art and more.

Berks County School Districts

Berks Penn State Campus
http://www.psu.edu

Berks Technical Institute
http://www.BTI-Careers.com
This site provides school history and general information, program descriptions, available career programs and an outline of their externships programs along with a list of companies that have participated in the externships

Book Adventure
http://www.bookadventure.com/
Free reading motivation program for children in grades K ­ 8 offering points and prizes for kids' literary successes, created by the nonprofit Sylvan Learning Foundation.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/kids/games.htm
This site features interactive fun and games, organized by grade from K thru 8.

Career and Education Planning
http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/default.asp?sponsor=2859
Education Planner is your one-stop career and college planning site. The site has the information you need to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find ways to finance your education.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/kids/games.htm
This site features interactive fun and games, organized by grade from K thru 8.

College Help and Reviews
http://www.princetonreview.com/home.asp
Help in searching for careers and the right school, as well as financial aid help and scholarship information. Help in preparing for admissions testing. Has ratings list for things such as colleges with best food, most beautiful campuses, college with best value and more.

College Power Prep
http://www.powerprep.com/
Here is a SAT and ACT Test preparation resource featuringdiagnostic tests, vocabulary building software and online classrooms all for free.

College Scholarships
http://www.college-scholarships.com/
An online directory of college and university admissions office email addresses and telephone numbers, college scholarship and financial aid office email addresses, and links to the home pages and online applications of more than a thousand colleges and universities.

Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/
Great web site for kids and parents alike. Lots for teens to explore, topics such as politics, environmental issues, teen essay contests, health, school, sports and much more. You can sign up for free weekly and monthly newsletters to receive information by email.

Connect for Kids - Boys
http://www.connectforkids.org/benton_topics1544/benton_topics.htm
Covers boy's character education, struggles, moral development, adolescence,how schools are failing our boys, how to support and help boys, plus a free 300 page print copy of "101 Things You Can Do For Our Children's Future"when you sign their guestbook.

Connections Academy
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/
Connections Academy is a free K–10 public schooling program that students attend from home, based in Baltimore, MD. Enjoy flexible schedules, strong parental involvement and the accountability of your public school system. They will personalize a program for your child that includes a proven curriculum, technology tools and expert support from certified teachers.

Cool Math 4 Kids
http://www.coolmath4kids.com
An amusement park of math online with cool interactive math games and areas for kids age 3 - 12 and 13 & up.

Cyfernet
http://www.cyfernet.org/
Provides hundreds of complete on-line publications featuring practical, research based, children, youth and family information in six major areas: health; child care; building organizational collaborations; promoting family strength; science and technology programs; and strengthening community-based programs.

Discovery Channel Online Expeditions
http://www.discovery.com/exp/exp.html
Take a virtual trip to Antarctica, Bolivia, Moscow, the center of the earth or a dinosaur dig in the Gobi Desert. You can even ride some of the best roller coasters in the U.S!

Discovery Channel School
http://school.discovery.com
This site provides as much learning opportunity about ourselves and the world around us as the Discovery Channel on TV. In addition, there are themed classroom activities, experiments and an index of lesson plans for teachers. An event-based science bulletin board that uses current events and projects to explain everyday life through scientific principles is also available. Look for other related web links and a program schedule so you can plan your T.V. viewing.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scavenger Hunt
http://users.massed.net/~tstrong/Martin.htm
Celebrate Dr. M.L. King's birthday in January by joining in on this scavenger hunt. Questions and links help you learn more about him.

Eastern Mennonite University
http://www.emu.edu/lancastr/lancastr.htm

EcoKids Online
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/
Have family fun celebrating Earth Day with these Shockwave games, activities, contests, downloads and printables!

Editec's Children's Collection
http://www.editec.net/
This unique online libraryhouses 70 antique children's books published in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Education Central
http://www.parentsoup.com/edcentral/
>From preschool to college, this site offers expert advice, message boards, and chats to help your child excel.

Education Law Center
http://www.elc-pa.org/
Comprehensive PA education advocacy site offers parents special education manuals, laws, reports and more to help you make the system work for your child.

Education Week on the Web Parental Involvement
http://www.edweek.org/context/topics/parent.htm
Stresses the importance of parental involvement in your child's education, including a list of recommended background reading and organizations. The Family Education Week's archives include articles on the father's unique role in schooling, recipes for parental involvement, and the PTA parent involvement standards for schools.

Education World: Fire Safety
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson026.shtml
A fire house full of cross-curriculum activities and fire-related web sites for Fire Prevention Week, 10/ 5 ­ 11.

Education World - Summer Vacation on the Internet
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson070.shtml
Explore the U.S. on the internet, visiting web sites connected to popular attractions and fun activities for kids.

Educational Web Adventures
http://www.eduweb.com/adventure.html
Discover this dynamic world of art, science, history and geography with interactive web adventures, featuring Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop, spacecraft engineering, Build-A-Prarie, Amazon Interactive, Kinetosaurs, a digital lab and A. Pintura - Art Detective!

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
http://carson.enc.org;80/
Providing educators, parents and kids with a list of informative math and science sites. The sites are suitable for kids from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Elizabethtown College
http://www.etown.edu

EPA Explorers' Club & Student Center
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
The EPA offers kids age 5 - 12 fun activities that teach about the environment, plus homework help and a "call to action" for teens.

Every Parent a Volunteer
http://www.everyparent-volunteer.org/
Web site dedicated to encouraging parent involvement in public education, including information, how-to-guides, resources and more for parent volunteers.

Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
This San Francisco science museum provides interactive on-line exhibits, loads of on-line and hands-on activities, web casts and more.

Exploring The Solar System and Beyond
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplants
or http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp
Providing in-depth information on the 70 planets and the moons in the solar system. A must for anyone interested in astronomy.

Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
Bookmark this mega-reference site just for school kids that offers homework help and a fact finder covering every school subject.

Family Cares Volunteer Resource Network
http://www.familycares.org/familycares/mainpage.shtml
Step-by-step projects for families who want to volunteer together, caring activities for kids, hints for parents, expert interviews and profiles of caring families.

Family Education Kids
http://fekids.com/kln/
Interactive site providing cool educational games and instant homework help for ages 9 - 14.

Family Education Network
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
An organization helping parents help their children succeed by providing information and resources they need to actively participate in their children's learning process. Hints on how to discuss current news events with your children, steps for science fair success, even a special section on resources in PA are included on this comprehensive site.

Family Education Network: Back to School
http://www.familyeducation.com
Input "Back to School" and access articles on first day jitters, choosing school supplies, safety tips, easing transition to middle or high schools.

Family Education Network- Diversity in Schools
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-3374,00.html
Articles on "Making Diversity Cool" and "Raising Our Children Free of Prejudice" are featured on this website which includes a diversity poll, news highlights and expert advice.

Family Education Network - Virtual Zoos
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,1-2792,00.html
Take a trip to one of the best zoos on the net! These zoo sites offer a quality educational experience, not just brochure sites listing hours and admission prices.

Father's Day
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/dad
Kids' Domain offers loads of crafts, cards, games and activities to make Dad smile on his special day.

The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (Free)
http://www.ed.gov/free
This site offers historical documents, scientific experiments, mathematical challenges, famous paintings and other tools for teachers and students. It was developed in response to President Clinton's directive to expand access to Internet-based education resources for children, teachers and parents. The site also offers a "Look for Partners" page to facilitate future partnerships between teachers, federal agencies and organizations.

Figure This!
http://www.figurethis.org
This initiative provides families with challenging math activities that help middle school students learn higher level mathematics.

FirstGov for Kids
http://www.kids.gov
Over 400 kid-friendly federal government links in one easy to find place, including homework help and Encyclopedia Smithsonian.

FleetKids
http://www.fleetkids.com/
Kids can hone their money sense, get the scoop on running a business, investing, and watching their money grow at this cool site.

Franklin and Marshall
http://www.fandm.edu

FunSchool
http://www.funschool.com
Check out the cool, interactive fun at this award-winning site featuring 100's of educational games for kids in grades Pre-K to 6!

Get Your Angries Out
http://www.AngriesOut.com
Kids can learn how to deal with their anger and express it in safe, constructive ways at this family site where kids share stories on how they stopped a "mad" attack Ask questions about the "mads," even a "post an apology."

Government Information Exchange Kids Corner
http://www.info.gov/kids.htm
Provides links to nearly over 50 government sites for kids, including NASA, EPA, the Smithsonian, HUD, the US Geological Survey, the White House, Congress, and much more.

GPU Kids
http://www.gpukids.com/
GPU provides energy and environmental games, activities, experiments, and downloadable teaching resources.

The Great Plant Escape
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/
Kids learn loads of biology while they journey with Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout and unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life. Presented by the University of Illinois Extension.

Halloween Magazine
http://www.halloweenmagazine.com
You'll find a Halloween safety game, crafts, ideas, books and links on this fun and informative site designed for the entire family.

Halloween Online
http://www.halloween-online.com/
The ultimate resource on everything Halloween: costumes, clubs, links, recipes, pumpkins, safety, and "Ask the Halloween Brain!"

Halloween Safety Game
http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/play.html
This on-line quiz for kids is a great tool for reviewing trick-or-treating safety.

Happy Families
http://www.happyfamilies.com/
This site takes a humorous look at family life. Family life can be a lot of fun, so share those moments with other readers. You are welcome to submit those funny stories about your kids, your spouse, a vacation from hell, or weird relatives and read about other families' fun and crazy experiences as well. You'll also find links to other family-related sites.

Harcourt School Publishers: The Learning Site
http://www.harcourtschool.com
Interactive learning experiences for grades K ­ 8, plus family-involving ideas and materials for parents.

Harrisburg Area Community College
http://www.hacc.edu

Headroom
http://www.headroom.net.au/
Kids are encouraged to express and share emotions in areas especially for pre-teens and teens, plus a "Family Room" for parents.

Healthy Back-to-School
http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/lifestyles/BackSchool/BSindex.asp
Get a healthy start back to school at this site that covers everything from school lunches to vaccinations.

The Hill School
http://www.thehill.org
This site includes school information, a news and events section, academic courses offered along with links to related subjects and college search information.

Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/christmasgifts_from_kids.htm
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa gifts that kids can make, along with recipes, family games, activities and links. Organized by age group.

Holiday Spot: Mother's Day
http://www.theholidayspot.com/mothersday/
Kids can prepare for Mother's Day with free cards and awards for mom, kid-friendly recipes, poetry, essays and desktop wallpapers.

Home Education Magazine
http://www.home-ed-press.com/
Homeschooling news and information, support and encouragement, thoughtful writings and helpful resources including alibrary, timely news and updates and discussion boards.

Homework Help
http://www.startribune.com/stonline/html/special/homework/weblink.html
This site developed by The Star Tribune features collections of links to sites on the World Wide Web where children can find help with schoolwork.

Houghton Mifflin Place For Kids
http://www.eduplace.com/
Providing puzzles, educational games, and a reading room for kids with book reviews from other kids (books organized by grade level). If you are looking for a project to do with your youngster, you can do an "Activity Search" on any topic.

How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
Satisfy your kid's curiosity at this mega-site that offers easily understandable information on how EVERYTHING works!

HUD's Kid Next Door
http://www.hud.gov/kids/
Fun website where kids can learn more about being good citizens, showcasing volunteering, helping the homeless, educational games and online field trips.

HUD's Kids Next Store
http://www.hud.gov/kids/
Kids can meet cool people, see neat things and visit awesome places while they learn about being good citizens.

Hunt for Autumn
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntautumndo.html
Kids love treasure hunts, and this one on Autumn proves learning can be fun! Discover all about Fall at the kid-tested links provided.

Idealist Kids and Teens
http://www.idealist.org/kt
Resources on youth volunteering, project start-up and connections to nonprofit websites and organizations started by teens.

I Know That!
http://www.iknowthat.com
Free, web based, multimedia educational kids software that enables personalized learning in math, science, art and language.

International Telementor Center
http://www.telementor.org/
The Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education at the Colorado State Universityfacilitates electronic mentoring relationships between students worldwide and mentors from Hewlett Packard and Merck Institute for Science Education.

Junior Achievement
http://www.ja.org
Junior Achievement has developed programs for elementary, middle and high school students to help them discover how businesses are organized and operated in the U.S.A. Volunteers from the business community present several lessons in the classroom setting and stress the importance of education and skills needed in the workplace. They help the student to realize their own personal skills and interests along with the economic responsibilities of the family. At their web site you will find out more about their programs and how to get involved.

Justice for Kids and Youth
http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/
This U.S. Dept. of Justice site for kids K - 12 takes them inside a courtroom, lets them view the "10 Most Wanted" list, and invites them to get involved in crime prevention.

Keith Haring Kids
http://www.haringkids.com/
This site featuring the artwork of Kutztown Native Keith Haring features fun, interactive activities to inspire in children a love of learning and art.

Kids Health Questions
http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/
Great site for kids to get their health questions answered. Questions like: What happens to swallowed gum, why do I burp? and more.  Question and answer section and a section dedicated to kid’s stories that were submitted regarding health issues.

KIDLINK
http://www.kidlink.org/english/index.html
This is a grassroots project aimed at getting as many children in the age group 10 - 15 as possible involved in Global dialog. Over 100,000 kids from 110 countries have participated. Activities include open e-mail discussion, organized discussion, special projects, real-time chat (back and forth chat that allows for a response within seconds), kids art exchange and more. And for adults there is an area for adult/teacher collaboration so they can get involved too!

Kids Care Clubs
http://www.kidscare.org
Develop your child's spirit of charity through hands-on project ideas and everything kids need to start a caring club in your community.

Kids Have Stress, Too.
http://www.kidshavestresstoo.org/
Resource for helping children manage stress, offering "Ask a Psychologist" and stress-reducing activities.

KidsNet
http://www.kidsnet.org
Nonprofit information center devoted to children's television, radio, audio, video and multimedia, providing resources, study guides and program ratings.

KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
Mega-site covering every school subject, with a reference desk, homework/science fair help, online fiction/magazines and resources for parents to help kids learn.

KidPub - Stories by and for Children
http://www.kidpub.org/kidpub
More than 36,000 stories written by kids from all over the planet.

KinderArt
http://www.kinderart.com/lessons/
Boasts over 135 free art lessons (and growing) that teachers and parents can use with kids, plus reference materials, online kid's art gallery, forum for exchanging ideas and more.

Kutztown University
http://www.kutztown.edu

Lancaster Bible College
http://www.lbc.edu

Lancaster County School Districts

Lancaster/Lebanon Intermediate Unit
http://www.iu13.k12.pa.us/

Learning Peace
http://www.learningpeace.com
Offering tools to create peaceful homes and schools -- everything from managing your anger and dealing with tantrums to talking to children about war.

Let's Find Out Encyclopedia
http://www.letsfindout.com
Online research tool and homework helper from Knowledge Adventure. Covers a wide range of topics especially suited for school projects. It's fun, easy to use and free.

Library Of Congress
http://www.loc.gov
Providing an extensive online library of books, photographs, booklets and pamphlets. For kids there is a "Learning Page" where you can learn and explore through select activities in a game format.

Library Spot
http://www.libraryspot.com
A comprehensive internet library of resources for homework help including dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, maps, quotations, exhibits and much more.

Library System of Lanc. Co. Live Homework Help
http://www.lancasterlibraries.org
Students can get help in math, science, English & social studies with this free, on-line tutoring service for students grades 4 ­ 12, Sun. ­ Thurs. 4 ­ 11 pm.

Life's PlayBook
http://www.lifesplaybook.com/program_intro.html
Kids can ask a hall-of-famer questions at this site aimed at guiding students on a positive course in academics, activities and life.

Lightspan
http://www.lightspan.com
This tool for a child doing school research features a list of sites that have been pre-approved by experts,and a parent's site with links and resources.

Little Explorers
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/Dictionary.html
A picture dictionary with links to over 500 educational activities and games. An award winning site for pre-K thru 6.

Millersville University
http://muweb.millersv.edu/index.html

Mr. Rogers Helps Kids Deal With Scary News
www.pbskids.org/rogers/parents/sept11.htm
Mr. Rogers helps kids deal with scary news at this special website featuring advice and video clips from his award-winning PBS show.

Multiculturalism Pavilion
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural/
Multicultural education resources and dialogues for students and educators, poetry and prose about diversity, awareness activities for students and online discussion board.

MVParents
http://www.mvparents.com/
Resource for busy, caring parents who want information you can trust about raising responsible children and teens. You’ll find easy, time-tested ideas and tools to guide your kids in making smart choices and avoiding potential pitfalls. This site helps to cheer you on as you “stay in the game” and become the Most Valuable Parent you can be.

My History is America's History
http://www.myhistory.org/kids/
Share family stories, explore history and traditions, interview grandparents, create your own family tree and more at this family history web site.

National ADD Association Kids' Area
http://www.add.org/content/kids1.htm
Focusing on how ADD affects situations at home, school and with friends, this site includes "Good Stuff About ADD" for kids to think about.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
See how this organization provides resources and information for parents who want to ensure that their children receive the best possible care and education. Discover resources available from NAEYC from their online catalog. Find information on accreditation which is a effective indicator of quality child care, for both parents and professionals. Read about the Week of the Young Child, held April 18 - 24, 1999.

National Geographic Online for Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html
Looking for great on-line summertime fun for kids of all ages? Test your geography smarts or check out the cartoon factory, pen pal network, bookworm corner, crafts, fun science, recipes - even adventure on a family expedition at this educational site updated monthly.

Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/conflict/
Interactive guide to help teach 2nd ­ 4th graders to deal with life's daily challenges without walking away or fighting.

Parent Partners in Education
http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/TeachingandLearning/parentpartners
Web site designed for parents who want to help their child succeed in school. Includes resources for parents, read-aloud tips, reading and writing activities, and great books to read aloud with your child.

ParentCenter: Learning
http://www.parentcenter.com/learning/
A learning-styles quiz plus tools for assessing your child, building skills and promoting success in grades pre-K - 3.

Partnership for Family Involvement in Education
http://pfie.ed.gov/
When families are involved in children's learning, at school and at home, everyone benefits schools function more effectively, families become closer and students improve academically. See how you can tap into the PFIE resources at their Family-School Publications page. Also, find similar information in the Employers for Learning, Community Organizations and Religious Groups sections.

PBS Teacher Source
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
Tying in the best of TV and the internet, PBS offers 1300 lessons, activities and projectsfor parents and teachers on a plethora of educational topics including arts and literature, social studies, science and technology, health and fitness and math.

Peace Corps Kids World
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
Where kids can explore the globe and learn about making a difference in their communities or as a Peace Corp volunteer.

Peterson's Summer Camps and Jobs Channel
http://www.petersons.com/summerop/
Tips for parents and job-hunting teens searching for a summer camp, academic or travel program.

Pitch In -A Young People's Press E-zine
http://www.pitchin.org/
Articles written by students sharing their volunteer experiences, and online greeting cards you can send to youth volunteers.

Planet 9 3D
http://www.planet9.com/indexie.htm
Totally cool site where you can take a 3D virtual reality tour of over 100 different cities in the U.S. You can even tour the Russian MIR space station!!

Planetpals Earthzone
http://www.planetpals.com/
Celebrate Earth Day at this website jam-packed with creative, educational and interactive fun for kids of all ages!

Harry Potter Website, Official
http://www.harrypotter.com
This treat for wizards of all ages is a place where kids can enroll in Hogwarts Academy and "try on" the sorting hat, shop at Daigon Alley, even read the Daily Prophet!

Power of Education Online Recipes for Self-Esteem
http://www.ashland.com/recipes/recipes.asp?type=Appetizer
A recipe box full of activities for elementary and middle school students designed to be fun and to help improve a child's self-image. Although created primarily for teachers, ideas from the recipe box are easily adaptable to use at home.

Pre-K Smarties: Parent Connection
http://www.preksmarties.com/
A preschool education resource for parents teaching preschoolers, with tips for early reading using phonics, parenting articles, family freebies, and deals on the best educational toys.

The Present Meets the Past
http://home.earthlink.net/~howardorjeff/instruct.htm
Have fun climbing your family history tree at this genealogy instruction for beginners, kids and teenagers.

President's Student Service Awards
http://www.student-service-awards.org/
Recognizing young Americans with awards for outstanding community service, while encouraging more young people to serve.

PTA Commonsense
http://www.pta.org/commonsense/
Helping parents raise alcohol/drug-free children by learning the facts,setting clear limits, providing positive role models and building strong family/school bonds.

Pumpkinmania!
http://www.homearts.com/depts/toc/00hallc2.htm
Give your Halloween a BOOst with this site's Halloween candy calculator, party planner, kooky spooky treats, safety guide, decorating ideas and Halloween parents' forum.

Quia
http://www.quia.com
Thousands of fun educational games and quizzes in 40 subject areas, created to hold children's attention by offering immediate feedback.

Reading Area Community College
http://www.racc.cc.pa.us

Reading JCC Kids
http://www.geocities.com/ReadingJCCKids
Fun and informative, this local kids' page offers activities, jokes, contests, community info and fun facts.

Reading Public Library Electronic Library
http://www.reading.lib.pa.us/
This site is a service of the Reading Public Library for Reading and Berks County, PA. The For Kids of All Ages section has many links to interesting sites, from Hot Spots for Teens, Local Things for Kids, Safe Sites for Kids, Educational Stuff That's Fun, Kool Sites for Kids and Pages for Preschoolers to name a few.

Reading Public Museum
www.berks.net/museum
Learn about art and science through the museum's educational programs, exhibits, collections, and planetarium. View a sampling of their holdings on-line from American, American Indian, Asian, and European collections. There is a list of current planetarium shows for grades pre-K and up, with hours and admission. Look for the museum's fact sheet which includes: admission, hours, upcoming exhibits, and special events. Also, be sure to take a look at the information on contacts for internships and volunteers.

Rockets Away
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rockets/
The 4-H Rockets Away Web Site Educational Program teaches about the science of rocketry through the use of hands-on experiments, computer software and the building and launching of 2-liter bottle rockets. Other space related links available.

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus
http://www.scholastic.com/MagicSchoolBus
Cool, educational site featuring games, contests, software and an art gallery.

Scholastic.com
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/
Site with loads of parent/child activities and ways to support your child's learning - don't miss the bedtime stories or Harry Potter sections.

School Virtual Museums
http://www.fno.org/museum/list.html
The Renaissance, Egypt, snacks, show-and-tell - this site explores these topics and more at "virtual museums" created by schoolchildren around the world.

Smithsonian Museum
http://www.si.edu/
Filled with endless information on all of the different museums and lots of interactive activities.

Smokey Bear
http://www.smokeybear.com/
Enjoy some campfire fun and learn Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and prevention at this fun site for kids.

Snow Activities for Kids
http://www.teelfamily.com/activities/snow/
Enjoy a "virtual snow day" with snow science, activities, art, food, literature and links at this site created by a family in Alaska.

Sports Parents
http://www.sikids.com/sportsparents2/
Sports Illustrated for Kids offers sports information for parents, covering psychology, sportsmanship, coaching and equipment.

Take a Museum Trip - Without Leaving Your Classroom!
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr057.shtml
Education World leads journeys to virtual science, art and history museums around the world.

Teaching Tolerance Magazine
http://splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-index.html
Spotlights educators, schools and curriculum resources dedicated to promoting respect for differences and includes activities and in-depth features on race relations, homophobia, religious diversity, anti-Semitism and building a classroom community.

Think College Early
http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early/tce_home.htm
Provides information on educational opportunities beyond high school for middle and high school, college and adult learners.

Time Magazine for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
Spend time with your kids exploring this great web site from Time Magazine.

Tomorrow's Girl
http://www.tomorrows-girl.com
Founded by a Strasburg native, this site focuses on keeping young girls fascinated byscience, building self-esteem,_strengthening girls physically and mentally,healthyliving and celebrating the uniqueness of every girl.

Unicef Kids helping kids
http://www.unicefusa.org/issues96/sep96/trick.html
Offers activities to teach children to challenge stereotypes and develop an appreciation and acceptance of the ways in which people are similar and different.

Up To Ten
http://www.uptoten.com
Over 600 age-appropriate educational activities plus practical ideas and advice for parents.

U.S. Education Database
http://www.alleducationschools.com/
Students can use the free comprehensive database of U.S. Education programs to search for everything from a bachelor’s to a doctoral degree in over 50 education-related concentrations, including K- 12, adult, special, gifted or educational specialist.

USS Jaguar NCC - 2881
http://www.worldkids.net/jaguar/
Based on Star Trek, children who pass the admissions exam can join the crew of the USS Jaguar, part of the United Federation of Kids, which features missions, camaraderie, e-mail federation updates, even info on real-life transporter technology!

Valentine's Day at Childfun
http://www.childfun.com/valentine/
Here you will find homemade gifts for the grandparents, fun recipes and crafts to keep the children occupied for hours!

Verizon Literacy University
http://www.vluonline.org
Offers free on-line courses and resources for new and existing volunteers learn new skills to help in volunteer literacy efforts.

Webteacher
http://www.webteacher.org
This tool for teachers, made available by the cable industry, is an 80-hour, self-guided tutorial, available free over the Internet. It uses a step-by-step approach to help teachers learn how to navigate the Internet, link to some of the best educational web sites and receive valuable tips on Internet safety.

The Why Files
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
Every week a new story is provided which gives you and in-depth exploration of the science behind news headlines. For example in the headlines a reporter may discuss developments in cloning a "Whyfile" would explain the science of cloning in easy to understand laymen terms. Also available at this site are archives of past stories, neat science images, a discussion forum and more.

"Wild World of Willy Wonka"
http://www.wonka.com
Families can have fun learning together at Wonka's site filled with sweet treats of interactive and educational games, trivia and even Wonkavision!

Yahoo! Real Estate School Reports
http://realestate.yahoo.com/realestate/schools/pennsylvania/berks/
This site contains information about your school district or any school district in Berks County. Overviews include: general information on student population, student to teacher ratio and class size; test scores and percentage of graduates planning to attend 4-year colleges/universities & 2-year junior colleges; number of classes, courses, clubs and programs including sports offered at the secondary education level; and information about elementary and middle education.

You Can
http://pomo.nbn.com/youcan/index.html
The theme of this site is that A Good Question Is A Powerful Thing! Based on the show, "Beakman's World", this site provides a science based question and answer area along with experiments you can do at home.

Young Writers Club
http://www.cs.bilkent.edu.tr/~david/derya/ywc.htm
An online magazine of writing by kids age 7 thru 15. The club encourages children to write, strengthen their ability to write and encourages them to share their writing with others. The site includes stories you can complete, book reviews and story writing ideas.

You're a Star Just the Way You Are
http://www.kidstrek.com/star.html
The message for kids at this site is, "You're already a star just the way you are!" If your child ever feels less than a star, visit this site to build up "mental muscles" and develop self-esteem. There's a self-test for kids to determine the strength of their self-esteem, along with a great list of books and activities to nurture high self-esteem in children.

Your Child as a Learner
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~mabaker/yourchild.html
A web quest for parents and children to do together to help you better understand your child's learning style.

Youth & Children Resources Net
http://www.slip.net/~scmetro/childco.htm
A site for news, information, resources and referrals for and about kids and teens on the World Wide Web.

Youth Ethics USA
http://www.youthethicsusa.org
Designed by teens for teens, this is a fun place to explore ethical ideas through music, games, contests, movie and book reviews, character essays and interesting interviews.

Youth Service America
http://www.ysa.org/
This resource center and network of organizations is committed helping youth to serve locally, nationally or globally.

YouthNOISE
http://www.youthnoise.com
Geared to inspire, connect and empower youth to help other young people by speaking out, fundraising and volunteering 300+ nonprofit partners.

Yuckiest site on the Internet
http://www.yucky.com/
An eclectic mix of science and summer fun featuring dozens of activities including suntan tattoos and learning about belches, scabs, vomit, worms, bugs and more!

Zangle!
http://www.zangle.com
Comprehensive parenting resource covers adoption, child care, health, kid safety, education, behavior, special needs, single parents, divorce, step families, parenting, substance abuse and much more.

Zillions On-line
http://www.zillions.org
Consumer Reports site for kids provides young consumers with reliable, useful information, education and guidance.

Zooweb
http://www.zooweb.com/
Has a great list of LIVE Zoocams from around the world. Visit a zoo halfway around the world without leaving your desk.

ZOOM
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/zoom/index.shtml
ZOOM T.V. show site by kids, for kids includes cool science, hot ideas, games, poems, crafts, recipes, riddles, letters and even ZOOMtoo, for parents and educators.

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Family & Kids' Finance

College Savings Month
http://www.finaid.org/savings/
September is College Savings Month. On this web site you can find information about financial aid, financial calculators, tips for saving, steps to setting savings goals, lots of helpful links are also included.

FleetKids
http://www.fleetkids.com/
Kids can hone their money sense, get the scoop on running a business, investing, and watching their money grow at this cool site.

Frugal Moms
http://frugal-moms.com
Practical advice on how to save money, make the most of your income, decorate, cook & craft for less, with weekly updates & help for beginners.

Income Tax Day Information
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005921.html
Explains the history of how income taxes were started in the United States.

Professionals Who Care
Check out these on-line guides for choosing professionals in each of these areas:

Think College Early
http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early/tce_home.htm
Provides information on educational opportunities beyond high school for middle and high school, college and adult learners.

Youth At Work
http://youth.eeoc.gov/welcome.html
This website was created for young people, and by young people, to explain the types of job discrimination that young workers may encounter and to suggest strategies to help prevent such discrimination.

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Family & Kids' Health

AMA Online Doctor Finder
http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
American Medical Association Physician Select provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry Facts for Families
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm
Online series of 69 pamphlets provides parents with concise, up to date information on problems families may encounter, including depression, children and divorce, drug use, learning disabilities and discipline.

American Academy of Pediatrics: Parent Resource Guide
http://www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics web site brings you a wealth of resources including education brochures, a pediatric referral service, an immunization schedule, parenting books & videos for sale and much more.

American Optometric Association
http://www.aoanet.org/
A complete source of vision information covering commonconditions,monthly eye care tips, first aid, children's vision concernsplusa list of learning related vision problem's symptoms.

Cancer Detection & Treatment Information
http://www.cancerhelper.com/early-detection.html
This website gives you an overview of cancer and some of the risk factors you should be on the lookout for. In addition, there is information on how you can detect cancer early to give you better chance of leading a healthy life along with some general symptoms that may be signs of different types of cancer. The site also reviews some treatment options that are available to those with cancer to let you know what to expect and help prepare you for what lies ahead.

Children’s Eye Health
http://www.eyetopics.com/categories/Childrens-Vision
This site covers various topics for your child’s eye health. Topics such as: Common Myths About Vision in Children; Common Eye Disorders; Milestones In Your Baby’s Vision; What Does My Baby See?; How Strong Are The Visual Skills of Your Child?; and more.

Clearbreathing.com
http://asthma-allergies-children.clearbreathing.com/
A parent's guide to asthma and allergies in children, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

Consumers Report
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp?bhfv=7&bhqs=1
Great site to find out all the latest recalls and ratings of things from vehicles, household products, appliances, and children's products.

Cyfernet
http://www.cyfernet.org/
Provides hundreds of complete on-line publications featuring practical, research based, children, youth and family information in six major areas: health; child care; building organizational collaborations; promoting family strength; science and technology programs; and strengthening community-based programs.

Dyslexia Site / Helping Struggling Students Succeed
http://www.3dlearner.com/
Contains dyslexia treatments, testing and assessments. 3D Learner provides help in answering your questions to determine if your child is learning disabled with a nonverbal learning disability, they help teach the way they learn. Free on-line assessments. Award winning tutoring program.

The Dollar Stretcher
http://www.stretcher.com
Providing practical ideas to make the most of your money, including a weekly newsletter and over 100 articles on raising children frugally.

Dr. Paula
http://www.drpaula.com
Parent and practicing pediatrician Dr. Paula Elbirt offers complete pediatric advice plus forums, doctor chats, recalls and an "Ask the Doctor" feature.

EQ for Families
http://www.6seconds.org/eq/index-f.html
Resources for parents to promote emotional intelligence, communication, wisdom, and emotional health at home.

Exceptional Parent Magazine
http://www.eparent.com/
Provides information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.

Family Internet
http://www.familyinternet.com/index.html
Providing information on family entertainment, parenting, family health, pregnancy, babycare, the executive baby, at home dads and more. Links to other interesting family sites are available.

First Aid for Heat Related Illnesses
http://www.yourlunghealth.org/headlines/national_safety_month/firstaid.cfm
Provides a chart with symptoms and first aid for heat related illnesses such as sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

First Candle / SIDS Alliance
http://www.firstcandle.org/
Whether you are seeking information on ways to help your baby survive and thrive or have experienced the death of a precious infant, this site is your gateway to support. Website is available in English and Spanish.

Fit Family Fit Kids
http://www.fitfamilyfitkids.com/
The goal of this site and organization is to help raise awareness and provide long term strategies to help parents of kids ages 9-13 in their efforts to improve their family's physical activity and nutrition habits. Offers families ways to help with keeping them active and healthy. Free nutrition information, resources, activity ideas, fun ways to add small amounts of activity to your day. Offers a daily activity calendar to print to keep track of the activity of your kids and you can sign up for a free monthly newsletter.

Food Allergy Information for Kids
 http://www.fankids.org/FANKid/Basics/FoodAllergyBasics.htm
More than 3 million children have food allergies. This site helps answer their questions and explain their food allergies in an easy way for them to understand. The site also has fun interactive activities for them which are themed around food allergies.

Health Insurance Information
http://www.healthinsurance.info/
Helping you to get the best health insurance by educating about how health insurance works and the variety of health benefits options that are available.

Healthy Back-to-School
http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/lifestyles/BackSchool/BSindex.asp
Get a healthy start back to school at this site that covers everything from school lunches to vaccinations.

Healthy Smiles - Parent's Guide to Children's Dental Health
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/parents/
Discover how to get your child to brush, prevent baby bottle tooth decay, avoid dental emergencies and the scoop on baby teeth, cavities, teething and thumb sucking.

Healthy Teeth
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
Make sure to check out the cool experiments at this site dedicated to healthy teeth!

Holiday Depression & Stress
http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/103.cfm
The holiday season is a time full of joy, cheer, parties, and family gatherings. However, for many people, it is a time of self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection on past failures, and anxiety about an uncertain future. Tips to help cope and resources to help you have a happier holiday.

International Size Acceptance Association Downloads
http://size-acceptance.org/downloads/
PowerPoint & html presentations on having a healthy body image offer a great starting point for parent/child discussion.

Kid's Doctor
http://www.kidsdoctor.com
24 hour resource offers what you need to know when kids are sick, plus a printable guidebook for the cold season.

Kids Have Stress, Too.
http://www.kidshavestresstoo.org/
Resource for helping children manage stress, offering "Ask a Psychologist" and stress-reducing activities.

Kidsgrowth
http://www.kidsgrowth.com/
Kidsgrowth is a resource for parenting information on all age children created by pediatricians and kid care specialists.

KidsHealth: Emotions & Behavior
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/
Learn to help your child cope with life's ups and downs at this site geared at helping parents understand kid's emotions and behavior.

KidsHealth: Taking Care of Your Ears
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/ear_care.html
Kids can learn all about taking care of their ears, including info on pierced ears, tips for swimmers and ear infections.

Kid Safe Directory Site
http://www.kidsafedirectory.com/about.htm
This site provides listings focusing on children's health issues, including immunizations, nutrition, safety, child psychology, childhood diseases, pediatrics and kid's health related information.

Kids with Asthma
http://www.everydaykidz.com/
Web site for parents and caregivers of children with asthma and asthma related breathing problems.  Help with getting treatment, working with your doctor, helping others understand asthma and more.

League for the Hard of Hearing: Noise & It's Effect on Children
http://www.lhh.org/noise/children/
Covering the effects of noise on children's hearing, learning, health and behavior, plus the noisy toy fact sheet.

March of Dimes
www.modimes.org
Whether you're reading about the March of Dimes or your local chapter, this site provides a great deal of information about healthy babies and their care. Find out how, through volunteering, you can become involved with your local chapter in community programs, public affairs, office procedures, community groups and institutions, and fund-raising events.

Medem Smart Parents Health Source
http://www.medem.com
Created by the AMA and AAP, this site provides parents with the latest pediatric medical news and resources.

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childdevelopment.html
Trusted health information for you, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Meningitis Information
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/commoninfections/a/msp_meningitis.htm
Information on signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated. Useful information on the prevention and available vaccines. Links to helpful sites.

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
http://nationalchildrenscancersociety.com/we_help/awareness.html
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This site gives you information on the society and how you can help.

National Eating Disorders Week
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=767
You'll find an entire list of eating disorders on these informational pages, including where to get help and the signs of eating disorders.

National Kidney Month
http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/kidneymonth/
Early kidney disease has no symptoms. Most people don't know something is wrong until their kidneys are about to fail. The only way to tell if you have kidney disease is to get tested. Simple blood and urine tests are used to detect kidney disease. This site helps you learn what you need to know to keep your family healthy.

National Minority Donor Awareness Day
http://www.nationalmottep.org/
This day is designed to increase awareness of the need for more organ/tissue donors. The annual observance reaches out to minorities and focuses on the various fears and obstacles associated with donation. The campaign’s goal is to promote healthy living and disease prevention, as well as increase the number of people who sign donor cards, have discussions with their families about their wishes, and become donors.

Nutrition & Your Child
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/consumer/nyc/
Online magazine offering information on the nutritional care and feeding of children, featuring an "Energy Calculator" to help balance kids' diets and exercise.

PA Dental Association Consumer/Patient Information
http://www.padental.org/conspatinfo/ConsumerPatient.htm
Site provides help in locating a dentist, a dental clinic directory, patient bill of rights and infor-mation on the patient relations program in PA.

Parent Time
http://www.parenting.com/
Providing customized information according to "your" family
data. Articles are available on various childrens age groups, health issues, and other resources. Also chat with other parents or link to other interesting resources.

Physician.info Pennsylvania
http://www.physician.info/MD_PA.HTM
Free educational service offering links to help people find a physician in PA, including info about practice locations and/or specialty area.

Prevent Blindness America Children's Page
http://www.prevent-blindness.org/children/index.html
Comprehensive children's eye care site featuring eye tests, signs of children's eye trouble, overviews of children's eye problems, safe toys checklist, the Eye Patch Club, and FAQ about children's eye diseases and your baby's developing sight.

Professionals Who Care
Check out these on-line guides for choosing professionals in each of these areas:

Stroller Strides
http://www.strollerstrides.com/
Stroller Strides classes consist of a Power Walk and body toning exercises using your stroller and your baby. In 50 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. Several locations in the Berks County area, new locations are forming all the time. Many locations offer playgroups for you and your baby as well.

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org
This national initiative encourages parent/child communication about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse.

Teen Driving
http://www.teendriving.com/index.html
On teendriving.com you'll find hundreds of safe driving and defensive driving tips from buying a used car to driving in traffic, driving around school--even tips on parallel parking, buying auto insurance, or picking an online driver's education course.

Teen Drug Abuse
http://www.teendrugabuse.com/
Information and resources for Parents about the teen drug abuse problem in America. Contains many links to articles and helpful web sites.

Teens and Epilepsy
http://www.e2respect.org/
Respect. We all want it—and the 400,000 Americans under age 18 who have epilepsy—seizure disorders—are no different. This site is for all of them and their families. Special page to “shout out” and connect with other teens like them.

Wyomissing Optometric Center
http://www.eyecaredr.com/index.html
On-line vision quizzes help parents detect children's visual problems, plus info onexams, preschoolers, vision and learning,help with choosing and interviewing an eye doctor and freereferrals.

Zangle!
http://www.zangle.com
Comprehensiveparenting resource covers adoption, child care, health, kid safety, education, behavior, special needs, single parents, divorce, step families, parenting, substance abuse and much more.

Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org
Nonprofit organization working to promote the healthy development of children age 0 - 3, offering parenting news, tips and resources on child care and how babies' brains develop.

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Family & Parenting

Adusting to Motherhood
http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/newjersey/motherhood.htm
A localized pregnancy, chilbirth, & baby resource guide for expectant & new parents.

All About kids online
www2.aak.com/aak/
Providing parenting information, articles, editorial, a marketplace and talk forums on a variety of different issues.
AARP Life Answers: Grandparents
http://www.aarp.org/life/grandparents
Resources for grandparents living close by or long distance, grandparents raising grandchildren, step grandparents or those with visitation issues.

American Academy of Pediatrics: Parent Resource Guide
http://www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics web site brings you a wealth of resources including education brochures, a pediatric referral service, an immunization schedule, parenting books & videos for sale and much more.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
http://www.aamft.org/
Featuring 37 on-line pamphlets on topics important to the health and well being of your family, plus a marriage and family therapist referral directory.

Are We Pushing Our Children Too Hard?
http://health.yahoo.com/health/centers/stress/2613.html
Article examines the effects of overscheduling your child on both the child and the family.

Ask Dr. Sears - Discipline
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp
Parenting authors Drs. William and Martha Sears offer a helpful index of discipline tips, from building self-confidence to time-out techniques.

Ask Rita
http://www.askrita.com
From recipes to remedies and everything in between, just ask Rita Berks County's very own irrepressible advisor!

Cancer Support Group for Kids with Parents with Cancer
http://kidskonnected.org/
They provide guidance for starting new programs, as well as on-going support and educational resources for the families that these programs serve.

Changes in Adolescence
http://inside.bard.edu/academic/specialproj/darling/adolesce.htm
This website provides an introduction to some of the developmental changes that shape children's lives between puberty and college.

Child Development
http://www.healthcite.com/Browse?p=F01.525.200
Behavioral and Psychological development of your child from birth up to but not including adolescence.

Child Development Institute
http://www.cdipage.com/free.htm
Comprehensive resources for parents covering toddlers to teens.

Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org
This child advocacy organization strives toprovide every child with a healthy, moral, fair, and safe head start in life, as well as a successful passage into adulthood, with the help of caring families and communities. They provide newsletters, publications and action alerts on all children's issues.


CJOnline.com: Back to School
http://cjonline.com/backtoschool/
This comprehensive back-to-school resource for parents covers supply lists, academics, attitude, food, homework, safety, technology and trends.

Coalition for Healthy Youth
http://district.moundsview.k12.mn.us/schools/chy/assets.html
Looking for ways to put the 40 assets into action in your home and community? Check out these ideas, resources - even plans for a block party!

Concern
www.concern4kids.org
This site gives you information on Concern professional services for children, youth, and families. Read about CTUBs (Concern Treatment Units for Boys), life skills programs, tips for parents, and jobs listings within the Concern organization. Also, enter the art gallery and look at artwork by various children.

Cyfernet
http://www.cyfernet.org/
Provides hundreds of complete on-line publications featuring practical, research based, children, youth and family information in six major areas: health; child care; building organizational collaborations; promoting family strength; science and technology programs; and strengthening community-based programs.

Dealing With Peer Pressure
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.html
Learn why people give in to peer pressure, how to walk away from it, and about powerful, positive peer pressure.

Divorce Source: Children & Divorce
http://www.divorcesource.com/info/children/children.shtml
Covering the effects of divorce on children, includingtheir perspective, how to tell them,parenting plans, single life with children, childcare, custody and visitations.

Education Week on the Web Parental Involvement
http://www.edweek.org/context/topics/parent.htm
Stresses the importance of parental involvement in your child's education, including a list of recommended background reading and organizations. The Family Education Week's archives include articles on the father's unique role in schooling, recipes for parental involvement, and the PTA parent involvement standards for schools.

Emotional Security Toolkit for Children
http://www.heartmath.org/
30 page downloadable toolkit for parents to help children resolve disturbing feelings, raise their spirits and reinforce their resilience.

EQ for Families
http://www.6seconds.org/eq/index-f.html
Resources for parents to promote emotional intelligence, communication, wisdom, and emotional health at home.

Extracurricular Activities: When Is Enough, Enough?
http://www.womanslifeins.com/mag/2000_fall/fall_2000_28-29.pdf
Article offers advice to parents seeking moderation in their child's extracurricular activities.

Family Cares
www.familycares.org
Families who want to volunteer together can find step-by-step projects, caring activities for kids, hints for parents, & profiles of caring families.

The Family Corner
http://www.theFamilyCorner.com
Parents searching for good solid advice on their families and home lives will find all of the resources they need, from fitness and home decorating to teenagers and teething.

Family Edge Grandparents
http://www.grandparentsedge.com
Helping grandparents and grandchildren stay connected, covering home, school, travel, technology and parenting grandchildren.

Family Education Network: Back to School
http://www.familyeducation.com
Input "Back to School" and access articles on first day jitters, choosing school supplies, safety tips, easing transition to middle or high schools.

Family Education: Network Diversity in Schools
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-3374,00.html
Articles on "Making Diversity Cool" and "Raising Our Children Free of Prejudice" are featured on this website which includes a diversity poll, news highlights and expert advice.

Family Internet
http://www.familyinternet.com/index.html
Providing information on family entertainment, parenting, family health, pregnancy, babycare, the executive baby, at home dads and more. Links to other interesting family sites are available.

Family Play Toolkit
http://www.familyplay.com/toolkit/intouch/
Here's a great communication quiz to help you get in touch with your kids. Take the quiz, then have your child answer the same questions!

Family Works
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/familyworks/learn-00.html
These strategies for building stronger families include articles on caring, communication, positive choices, learning experiences, and more.

Family.com
http://family.go.com
New from Disney Online, Family.com is a service for parents offering comprehensive information for raising children, including activities, a parent's chatroom, and family cookbook. A search for topics on "self-esteem" yielded fourteen Family.com articles on building and nurturing your children's self-esteem.

Family.org: Boundaries
http://www.family.org/topics/a0017833.cfm
This comprehensive web site for families offers advice on helping children succeed by setting boundaries.

Father's World
http://www.fathersworld.com
Information, resources, support and education for fathers, includingexpertadvice, crafts,relationship help,alegal toolbox, recipes,book reviews and features for at home dads, working dads, and PC dads!

Fathering Magazine
http://www.fathermag.com/
"Fatherhood is a man's most important work" is the motto for this online magazine offering forums, news, interviews & articles on every aspect of fathering.

Fly Lady
http://flylady.net/
Step through the door and follow FlyLady as she weaves her way through housecleaning and organizing tips with homespun humor, daily musings about life and love, the Sidetracked Home Executives (SHE) system, and anything else that is on her mind. Join anytime you want (there is no cost involved)!

Focus Adolescent Services: Peer Influence and Peer Relationships
http://www.focusas.com/PeerInfluence.html
Addresses every aspect of peer relationships, emphasizing knowing who your teen associates with and encouraging healthy peer relationships.

Grandparents' Web
http://www.cyberparent.com/gran/
Offers grandparenting articles, discipline help, activities, a discussion web and tips for keeping in touch with grandchildren.

GriefNet
http://www.griefnet.org/
Join free email support groups for kids and adults monitored by bereavement professionals, create an on-line memorial or visit "Kidsaid" created especially for grieving children.

GrievingChild.org
http://www.grievingchild.org
Offers thought-provoking sites for both children and teens, and helpful information for adults on how to support grieving children.

Halton Healthy Moms
http://www.region.halton.on.ca/Health/healthymoms/
Practical tips for moms on the go including ideas for active family fun and for "defrazzling" in a hectic world.

Happy Families
http://www.happyfamilies.com/
This site takes a humorous look at family life. Family life can be a lot of fun, so share those moments with other readers. You are welcome to submit those funny stories about your kids, your spouse, a vacation from hell, or weird relatives and read about other families' fun and crazy experiences as well. You'll also find links to other family-related sites.

Harcourt School Publishers: The Learning Site
http://www.harcourtschool.com
Interactive learning experiences for grades K ­ 8, plus family-involving ideas and materials for parents.

Headroom
http://www.headroom.net.au/
Kids are encouraged to express and share emotions in areas especially for pre-teens and teens, plus a "Family Room" for parents.

Helping Your Child Get Ready for School
http://readyweb.crc.uiuc.edu/library/1992/getready/getready.html
Offering activities for parents and children to age 5 to help prepare children for school.

Houghton Mifflin Education Place
http://www.hmco.com/school
or http://www.eduplace.com/hmco/school
Providing information and resources for parents, and fun activities for both children and parents.

Huntington Learning Center
http://www.huntingtonlearning.com/
Find help in gearing your child for school success at this site offering informative articles from educational experts and study tools for students at every grade level.

INCAF - International Network for Children and Families
http://www.redirectingbehavior.com/.
This site points you to various workshops and courses available through INCAF on parenting issues for tots through teens. Also available is their newsletter, articles, information and parenting tips, a discussion area for help with your kids and links to related sites.

The Jefferson Institute
www.uvol.com/jefferson/homepage.html
Providing accurate information to parents and professionals on a variety of topics relating to emotional well-being and healthy relationships. New articles are posted weekly. Resource links to other sites are also available.

Kidpower: Safety Tips & Articles
http://www.kidpower.org/Articles/articles.html
Resources for parents to help teach their children how to stay safe, act wisely and believe in themselves.

Kids Magazine Review
http://www.kidsmagreview.com
Parent resource offering objective reviews of children's educational magazines, evaluating content, writing, advertising and overall quality.

KidsHealth: Emotions & Behavior
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/
Learn to help your child cope with life's ups and downs at this site geared at helping parents understand kid's emotions and behavior.

KidsNet
http://www.kidsnet.org
Nonprofit information center devoted to children's television, radio, audio, video and multimedia, providing resources, study guides and program ratings.

KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
Mega-site covering every school subject, with a reference desk, homework/science fair help, online fiction/magazines and resources for parents to help kids learn.

Learning Peace
http://www.learningpeace.com
Offering tools to create peaceful homes and schools -- everything from managing your anger and dealing with tantrums to talking to children about war.

Literary Mama
http://www.literarymama.com/about/archives/000496.html
Literary Mama, is an online literary magazine, features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. They publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns,