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Web Sites for Parents and Families

 

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Places to Go

Chicago Kids

Information on Chicago area events and activities for families. Includes special deals, children’s theatre listings and highlights of the current day’s events around town.

Oakely’s Guide

Listings of seasonal festivals and other family events in the Chicago area. Print copies available in the Youth Services Department while copies last.

Kohl’s Children’s Museum

Information about the wonderful children’s museum located in Glenview.

Des Plaines Park District

Park District locations, programs and activities information and downloadable seasonal newsletter.

Just for Parents

Chicago Parent Magazine

Online version of the popular Chicago area parenting magazine. Includes reviews and stories about local concern. Print copies available in the Youth Services Department while copies last.

Connect For Kids

The latest information about issues affecting children, families and communities.

Family Education

Information, news, homework help, tips and activities related to children’s learning for parents of preschoolers through 12th graders.

Family Education Network

Advice and information for parents, including grade-specific information, free email newsletters and fun family activities to try.

Family TLC

Parenting tips, family activities and articles on child development.

Kids Health

Information for parents about children’s heath concerns.

The National Parenting Center

Comprehensive parenting advice. Includes information on product recalls, articles on raising children and more.

Pampers Parenting Institute

Information from T. Berry Brazelton and other experts on infant and toddler care.

Parent’s Choice Foundation

Reviews and evaluations of children’s books, videos, toys, computer software, magazines and other children’s products. Includes those that received recognition in the Parent’s Choice Awards Program.

PBS Parents

A wealth of information on children’s programming. Includes PBS Guides on child development and advice and tips on homework, reading, raising children and more.

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Parents and Reading

American Library Association's Parent Page

Tips for parents on raising a child in a literary environment and Internet safety, as well as great Web sites for kids and parents.

Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database

Over 900,000 children’s books, video and audio recordings and film strips. Searchable by various qualifiers, including author, title, genre, subject, language or age level. Includes Reading Measurement Program information.

Mother Goose Pages

A collection of nursery rhymes.

Reading Rockets

Resources and articles on teaching children to read and helping those who struggle.

Fun and Educational

Enchanted Learning

Great site for parents and teachers. Includes a nursery rhyme scavenger hunt, printable nursery rhyme calendar and rhyming activities.

FamilyFun

Ideas, articles, games and more for the family.

Kids Craft Recipes

Recipes for modeling dough, finger paint, clay and more.

Kids Domain

Recipes for fun food projects, as well as crafts and party ideas.

 
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