Web Sites of Interest
Here are a few websites that provide information and activities for families with young children (birth to five years of age)
Autism Society of America- Providing information and resources regarding Autism
Born Learning - Helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities
Bridges4Kids - Providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents and professionals seeking help for children from birth through transition to adult life.
Child & Family WebGuide - Goal of the WebGuide is to give the public easy access to the best child development information on the Web.
Invest in Kids - Aims to strengthen the parenting knowledge, skills and confidence of all those who touch the lives of children from birth to age five.
Make Way For Baby - Find tips related with your pregnancy and prenatal care. Information about how to stimulate your baby to promote his/her mental and physical development.
Michigan Alliance for Families - Provides information, support and education to families of children and adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system.
National Institutes of Health: Office of Rare Diseases - Provides information for patients and their families with rare diseases
PBS for Parents - Games, activities and advice for raising your child
Reading is Fundamental - The oldest and largest children’s and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States
Scholastic Parents - Online source for the latest information and advice on learning and development, family life, and school success.
The Arc Michigan - A state organization on develomental disabilities
Your Child: Development and Behavior Resources - A clearinghouse for comprehensive information on children’s development and behavior. This site is intended to help parents navigate the overwhelming amount of information available on the Internet. It also provides parents a means to link up with support groups, agencies, organizations, and other tools and resources.
Zero to Three - Offers practical information to help you make parenting choices that are best for your family