Web Resources

The following reading material and website links have been selected to assist parents in the care of children. This collection is provided for educational use only and is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with a physician concerning the issues presented. The resource lists under each topic are not all-inclusive. Although the websites have been selected by the College, the College does not necessarily endorse the content, the sponsoring organization or the websites.

Adoption

• International Adoptions

Blended Family

• Smart Step-Families
• Family Life: Blended Families

Breastfeeding

• Breast Feeding Basics
• FDA on Breastfeeding
• LactMed (NLM)

Child Development

• Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online
• Medline Plus
• Character Connections
• For Boys: On My Honor
• For Girls: American Heritage Girls
• Supporting emotional needs of the Gifted (http://www.sengifted.org/)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

• National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

Dermatology

• American Osteopathic College of Dermatology

Disabilities

• A Resource for Parents of Kids with ASD, CFS, or Fibromyalgia
• Cerebral Palsy Group/Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
• Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
• University, Community, Leaders, and Individuals with Disabilities (UCLID) Center
• Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy

Discipline

• Disciplinary Spanking
• Goodparent.org

Down Syndrome

• National Down Syndrome Society
• For parents with a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis
• Best Buddies

Drug Abuse

• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Drug Facts
• Teenage Drug Abuse – A Guide for Parents & Educators by AddictionResource
• Rehab Centers listed by State (RehabCenter.net)
• AlcoRehab – Alcoholism resources

Education of Students

• U.S. Department of Education
• Reading

Enrichment

• Focus on the Family
• Veggie Tales
• For Boys: Trail Life USA
• For Girls: American Heritage Girls

General learning

• Free broad-based learning

General medical information

• Diseases and Conditions

General Resources

• Centers for Disease Control
• National Institutes of Health

Growth Charts

• http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/

Immunizations/Vaccines

• Vaccines
• MedlinePlus
• Immunization Action Coalition
• Factcines by Susan S. Weisberg, MD

International travel

• http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx

Marriage

• Defending Traditional Marriage
• Coaltion for Marriage, Family and Couples Education

Maternal Depression

• Postpartum Depression – MedlinePlus (US Natl. Library of Medicine)

Movies & Media

• Movie Guide
• Plugged In
• Parents TV
• Michael Medved

Obesity/BMI

• Healthy Weight information

Parenting

• Administration for Children and Families
• Veggie Tales
• Focus on Your Child
• Prescriptions for Parents – a series of videos created by one of the College members to aid parents in handling different parenting issues

Pro-Life

• American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
• Doctors comment on fetal pain
• Real Estate for Life – contact them first before buying or selling a business or home!
• The Endowment for Human Development

Rare Diseases

• RareDiseases.org

Sanctity of Life

• Respect for life from conception
• When human life begins
• A former pro-choice woman reflects on why she is now pro-life
• Life United – abortion and legalities

Sexuality/Gender Issues

• Download a guide to understanding the transgender issue
• Formerly “Trans” Young Women Speak Out
• PeopleCanChange.com
• Abstinence Clearing House
• The Medical Institute for Sexual Health
• Abstinence and Marriage Education Partnership
• Facts About Youth – a web resource about healthful approaches to youth experiencing non-heterosexual attractions
• What Causes Homosexuality (Family Research Council)
• Understanding Same-Sex Attraction (Family Watch International)
• I Am Worth the Wait – Ten Tips for Parents
• National Association of Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) – psychological therapy for change
• Abstinence Works

Societal Matters

• The Heritage Foundation
• Family Research Council
• Focus on the Family: Marriage
• The Public Discourse

Technology and Internet Safety

• KidGuard cell phone monitoring
• Keeping Your Child Safe Online
• SAFE EYES 5.0 Internet filter
• Internet Safety 101
• Parents Guide to Internet Safety
• ScreenRetriever  – a 30% discount is available using the coupon code ONLINE

U.S. Government

• USA.gov