The ParentS Place
 
 

Gaines Elementary encourages parents to monitor the sites their children visit on the Internet.
While we are providing the following links as sites you might care to visit,
we do not endorse or necessarily agree with the information presented. 
Please use your best judgment when visiting ANY Internet site.

~ The sites below are not a part of the Swartz Creek Schools web site. ~
 

   

Babies and Toddlers:
 The Baby Center  Tips and information for expectant and new parents
 Baby Parenting  This web site offers parenting advice for parents with babies.  Includes information for parents of special needs children.
 

Single Parenting:
Single Parenting    Tips for single parent
Single Parent Families: Quality Without Shame, an article written by Michael K. Tonjum,Ph.D. for ParentNews
Single Parents World, a support site for all single parents
 

Homework Help:
Homework help for grades 1-6  and middle and high school ages
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
KidsConnect is a question-answering, help and referral service to K–12 students on the Internet. 
 

Reading:
TIPS FOR PARENTS helping children learn to read Helping Children With Learning Disabilities To Succeed
There is a great website that has wonderful activities for helping your child become a better reader. 
Activities for Reading and Writing Fun gives dozens of proven techniques that can be accomplished in just 30 minutes per day -
just enough to give your child a major boost.   Check it out!
About Dyslexia and Reading Problems  from the Child Development Institute
Childrens Books Online: A listing of books you can find on the Internet.
 

Math:
The MATH Forum is an online community funded in part by the National Science Foundation 
Everyday Math Parent Resource Guide
 

Special Needs:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  Information copyright © 1995-1999 by Phillip W. Long, M.D.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder site provided by Internet Mental Health
Learning Disability Resources   This site contains a variety of resources for the learning disabilities community.
A.D.D. & A.D.H.D. Learning Center   This site contains a variety of information and resources related to ADD & ADHD
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders) Everything you want to know about ADD and ADHD. Articles address the issues of causes and treatment and many more topics about ADD/ADHD that may be of interest to parents.
 

General Parenting:
Words of Wisdom 
Family Education Network   Preschool-> College Education Information, Advice, Discussions and News
Sodamail: An excellent daily newsletter for kids ages 7-10
SportsParents from the editors of Sports Illustrated for Kids
"The Best Way To Talk To Your Child's Teacher" by Melinda Marshall PARENTING magazine
 

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