Links for Parents
Here are some links you might find helpful!
Please note: These links are gathered from parents and from various sources around the net. The content may change over time.
Parent Handbooks:
www.education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/handbook.aspx
School and Homework Help
Alberta Curriculum handbooks for parents.
Telus "2Learn" Website. Huge website resource. Pages of links on every unit and concept taught in Alberta curriculum. Also excellent resources on internet safety.
Special Education Information (ADD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, etc.)
Alberta Government Back to School Information Kit. Information about Alberta's education community, school choices, school year schedules, curriculum, learning resources, tips for parents, study tips, transcripts, planning for further education and careers, etc.
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/math/ A website chock full of math worksheets and workbooks. Great for extra practice and exam preparation.
http://www.kidzone.ws
Games, worksheets, tons of stuff!
General Parenting Information
The Whole Child- Here is graphical information related to age and child development, tips for care-givers, and social and academic development. It is very well done!
FamilyFun- Disney provides wonderful ideas for parties, activities and crafts, recipes, travel, and more.
Your Family's Health Find current information here.
Common Sense Parenting- Communication techniques between parents and children related to a variety of important life-issues are described at this to-the-point site. Check here for good, quick advice.
Kidsource- This giant resource has news, articles, and information for parents of children from newborn to young adult. This is great!
ePregnancy- Lots of pregnacy information and resources are here.
BabyCenter- From pre-conception to toddlers, this is the resource.
ABC's of Parenting- Here is practical information covering all topics, from pregnancy to child care.
Canadian Parents Online- Parents can communicate about diverse issues, such as step parenting, or handling special needs children, or just about anything related to kids and parents. Experts areas contain information on numerous topics and stages of development are explained, as well. are available for any topic. This site is full and is a great resource!!
Parents Helping Parents- This site has an equipment exchange and links to lots of resources organized by topic.
Parenting Coalition- Great for parents, here are resources and current news.
Parenting Matters- This site provides information about parenting that work not just for the short term, but aid in that long term assist in raising self-reliant, responsible human beings.
Kaplan - Here is a full resource for parents interested in finding out more about asking experts, learning activities, communication with children, motivation and self-esteem, parenting advice, kids making friends and lots more.
ChildFun.com- Here is a very complete resource for parents, containing information about pregnancy, parenting skills, health, nutrition, children's activities, and lots more.
iParenting.com- Here is information covering many issues, organized by pages for pre-conception to teenagers.
Parenthood Web- This is yet another great resource for parents interested in information about just about everything. New parents can "Ask the Pros", browse for child care articles, find product recalls, and discuss issues with others.
Family Education Network- Here is the home-connection for all parents. This site offers lots of good information and provides an easy way to post your child's school on the Web. Find information related to health and safety, college planning, parenting skills, special needs, activities, homework help and news and policy. Your school can join the site!
National Parenting Center- This site provides parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from nine of the world's most renowned child-rearing authorities. Visitors will find a parent talk newsletter, a list of award winning products, live chat and bulletin boards.
ParentsPlace- This site offers information and activities for parents, from pregnancy to raising teenagers. Visitors will find a pregnancy calendar, birth announcements, children's health, pregnancy and fertility, marriage and family, recipes and words of wisdom. There are scheduled chat sessions arranged by topic.
Parent Soup- Here is more information for parents from pregnancy to raising teens. There are resources, fun and games, news, information and chat.
Parentech.org- ParenTech is a unique information campaign, educating Middle School teachers and parents about the ways technology is changing how we learn, work, and live.
Stain Guide- Hey, being a parent means stains. Here is how to take out most any stain.
Learn2.com- Here are useful, free, entertaining, and practical, tutorials for many of life's most common issues and questions. Find tutorials, FAQ's, and discussion boards organized by arts and crafts, money, food, family, home, automobile, technology, pets, and lots more.
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