Parenting Support

• www.aboutourkids.org - A web site provided by NYU Child Study Center devoted to children's mental health.  [opens in a new window]
• www.connectforkids.org  [opens in a new window] - When adults run out of ideas they can feel as frustrated as kids.  Connect for kids has thousands of resources for helping children in your community.
• thedadman.com/dadsanddaughters  [opens in a new window] - Is a web site filled with resources for fathers who want to strengthen their relationships with their daughters.
• Family and Home Network  [opens in a new window] - A grassroots organization founded by three at-home mothers over twenty years ago. The site offers mothers and fathers award-winning publications and this website's as communication tools. Through them, you can exchange information, offer each other support and understanding, learn together about public policy and join forces to speak up for our families.
• Home Word  [opens in a new window] - Where parents get real answers.
• Kids Health for Parents  [opens in a new window] - You know the importance of good nutrition and exercise, but how do you feed a picky eater or encourage a child who hates sports to play outside? Learn how to keep your child healthy with the right foods and exercise.
• www.notmykid.org/  [opens in a new window] - Great site for parents with a parenting skills survey; articles on topics such as drug abuse, self esteem, etc; a mall for books and videos on parenting; and other parenting links.
• www.npin.org  [opens in a new window] - National Parent Information Network
• Parents site at the US Department of Education  [opens in a new window] - A web site provided by the United States Department of Education to help parents in planning their children's education, preparing for college, finances and more.
• www.parentingcoalition.org/  [opens in a new window] - Parenting Help
• www.parentingteens.about.com  [opens in a new window] - Teen Issues
• www.parenting.ivillage.com  [opens in a new window] - Pregnancy & Parenting Information presented by Ivillage.com
• http://www.search-institute.org  [opens in a new window] - The site contains information about "Asset Building" and outlines 40 assets that all young people need, how you can help to build those assets in your child and create an asset rich community.
• West Virginia 211,  [opens in a new window]  Reprint of an article from Parkersburg about the new WV211 service that will provide West Virginia residents a single number to call when someone is in need of referral to a social service agency."
• Link to West Virginia 211 WebSite  [opens in a new window]  2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, disaster information and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 brings together existing information and referral providers and crisis services into one coordinated system."