Parent+Tips

= Parent Tips  = ** Caution! Be Aware of Cyberbullying ** The following are helpful websites in understanding cyberbullying: National Crime Prevention Counsel

Stop Cyberbullying

** Software/Video Game Review Websites **
SuperKids Software Reviews  Best and Worst Video Games

** Homework Hotlines **

 * [|Infoplease Homework Center] || [|The Kids on the Web: Homework Tools] || Homework Desk: Study Guides ||
 * [|Homework Spot] || [|So you have to do a Research Project?] || [|Multnomah County Library] ||
 * [|B J Pinchbeck's Homework Help] || [|Kid Info] || [|AOL@SCHOOL] ||
 * [|Teen Newsweek] || [|AAA Math] || [|Why Files] ||

** Parent Issues **
Kidnetic is a resource for raising a healthy child and offers special sections for parents and educators. Check out the Bright Papers and Frequently Asked Questions to get the facts about children and physical activity, healthy eating and self-esteem. The Kidnetic Parents' Guide provides lots of ideas and tips to get the whole family involved in making healthier food choices, managing portion size, and getting active together. Try making one of the fun recipes like "Brewed Monkey Brain Stew" (it's really chili, silly!) or make a "Groovy Grape Ape Smoothie."
 * Kidnetic **

Talking with Kids about Tough Issues Another useful site created by Children Now. It provides an overview on sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse. This online resource is a helpful place for parents to go to learn positive strategies for communicating with their children. Simple, yet powerful, the message is clear that our kids need us.

Protecting Kids' Privacy Find out all about COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and other good tips for children using the Internet, brought to you by the Federal Trade Commission.

Parenting Teens This site has a number of links to articles about various issues in parenting teens. Visit often as they continue to add articles.