Website

Description

Baby Center

A comprehensive pregnancy website spanning
preconception to the toddler years.

Children & Mental Health

The AACAP (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) website assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. Topics include children and psychiatric medication and kids and pop culture. There is also a resource to help parents and guardians find a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

CT Parents Plus

"The mission of CT Parents Plus is to provide parents with the information and resources they need to feel confident and successful in their role as parents, and to connect families and educators in ways that will enable them to work together as equal and active partners in the ongoing development and education of their children."

No Child Left Inside

This is a site for the parks and forests of Connecticut, of which there are many. Much information is to be had for each park listed, fees, times, etc.

Parent Center

A comprehensive site for parents and guardians of children ages two to eight.

PBS Parents

A great site for information for parents on a wide variety of subjects, from behavior & development to school & education.

Bullying Information

A site originating in the United Kingdom with excellent information for parents, guardians and children on bullying.

Special Placement Needs

A resource that assists parents and guardians in matching young
peoples' special placement needs with private agencies that provide youth services such as teen crisis centers, private schools, mental health programs and residential treatment centers for youth at risk.

Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET)

A tax-free college savings program that helps families save and grow money for their children's college plans.

Discovery Museum

A wonderful museum to visit with your children right in our own backyard.

American Library Association List of Notable Books for
Children

Notable books for children ages 3 years through young teens. The
Belpre, Coretta S. King, Newbery and Caldecott award winners, past and present, are also listed and the awards are explained.