Best of the Web
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Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. works in partnership with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families to secure quality and equal public education services.
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Resources for information about New York City schools.
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Listing of educational resources in the Bronx.
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Free or low cost children's health insurance from New York State.
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Information for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners. Site is in Spanish and English.
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View the video of Kathy Hirsch-Pasek's presentation at The New York Public Library on March 11, 2006. She discusseshow our children really learn and why they need to play more and memorize less.
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Arts and crafts, entertainment news, and parenting advice round out this comprehensive site.
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Information about foster parenting and about the process of becoming a foster parent.
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A full listing of events for children, like plays, concerts, puppet shows, museum events and more. There are listings in all five boroughs of New York City (and other cities as well).
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GoCityKids is the city guide and an event database that offers information on various activities for children of all ages through out the country including New York City and Staten Island.
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Lots of New York City activities for children.
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For parents of elementary and junior high school-aged children.
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Technologys impact on the growth and development of young children featuring David Elkind. A video program for adults, especially parents, educators, childcare providers and grandparents.
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Braces, eczema, and allergies are only a few of the topics addressed here. All the articles are doctor-approved.
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Listing of educational resources in Manhattan.
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"Find the lyrics to your favorite kids' songs."
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NCMEC provides assistance to parents and the community in recovering missing children and raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child exploitation.
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Information about federally funded programs as well as policy documents is available from this official government site.
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A branch of the national PTA.
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Connections for students, teachers and parents.
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Connections for students, teachers and parents. Lesson plans provided for American History, Global History,Civics, Language Arts, Math and Economics, Science and Health, Fine Arts, Social Studies, Geography and Technology.
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News articles, research reports,and information related to childrens health, development and education.
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NYPLs tips for parents
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Resources for identifying and assisting children with learning disabilities from schwablearning.org.
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The Parents League is a non-profit organization of parents and independent schools offering all families with children, toddlers through teens, current information on education, entertainment, and enrichment opportunities.
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Website of these publications: Big Apple Parent, Queens Parent, Westchester Parent, and Brooklyn Parent.
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Search for after school programs in your neighborhood.
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Prevent Child Abuse New York is the only statewide, nonprofit organization in New York dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.
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Listing of educational resources on Staten Island.
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Suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics