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About the Internet:

Child Safety on the Information Superhighway   An essential site for families preparing to surf the Net. Includes "My Rules for Online Safety."

Netiquette: Good Manners on the Internet   The basics of netiquette, from making e-mail friendlier to understanding online responsibilities.

Using the Internet for School Reports    Help your child determine whether the information he/she finds on the Internet is appropriate for school projects.

Great Sites!  From the American Library Association.

General Parenting Sites:

Child & Family Webguide Tufts University has created a directory of online child development resources.

www.ColorinColorado.org A comprehensive website designed specifically for Spanish-speaking parents to help their children to read and do well in school.

ParentsPlace  Online advice for today's parents. Frequently updated and searchable -- an excellent resource.

U.S. Department of Education Publications   Online versions of pamphlets and brochures for
parents. Includes titles from the Helping Your Child series.

Facts for Families Brochures  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
publishes these brochures.

Children's Nutrition Research Center   "Nutrition and Your Child" newsletter, research information, and related links are available at this site.

Literacy Information:

Helping Your Child Become a Reader   An online pamphlet published by the U.S. Department of Education. Contains activities, tips for working with the schools, and other valuable information.

Reach Out and Read A national, non-profit organization that promotes early literacy.

ReadBoston  Boston's program to ensure that children are fluent readers by the end of third grade. 

Child Care Information:

Massachusetts Child Care By the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services

National Network for Child Care Provides information, a discussion group, and more for those who care for children.

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