Local

Growing Concerns - A parenting "question-and-answer" column with Dr. Martha Erickson, director of the Children, Youth and Family Consortium at the University of Minnesota.

Jenni Sebora's "Kids' Connection" - A column in the Herald Journal, the local newspaper for Howard Lake, Lester Prairie, Mayer, Montrose, New Germany, Waverly, and Winsted, Minnesota.

Questions About Kids - Early Childhood Parenting Tips in English, Spanish & Hmong, University of Minnesota Irving B. Harris Training Center for Infant and Toddler Development.

Minnesota Department of Education Early Learning Services - Early Childhood programs administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

TwinCitiesMom.com - Helpful resources for busy Twin Cities parents.

On the Web

All Kinds of Minds Parent ToolKit - Understanding differences in learning.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - Features an extensive list of U.S. government Web sites for kids in the areas of: Animals, Agriculture, Arts & Recreation, Business & Money, Careers, Communities & People, Computers & Internet, Crime & Justice, Defense & National Security, Education, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Geography, Government & Law, Health & Safety, History, Science, and Transportation.

FamilyEducation.com - Where you can find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice.

Family Together Time - "Enjoy the Moments"

Federal Resources for Excellence in Education (FREE)

Figure This! - Math challenges for families.

Get Ready For School - Learn about the skills your child needs for Kindergarten.

Helping Your Child - U.S. Department of Education.

Parents As Teachers National Center - All parents are their child's best first teacher.

PBS Parents - Connecting child development, media literacy and learning.

SAMHSA Family Guide to keeping youth mentally healthy & drug free, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Supporting Your Child's Schooling at Home, University of California-Berkeley.

Zero to Three: Parents are the Real Experts - Supporting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.