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Reading Rockets: Information on literacy and helping struggling readers
Colorin Colorado: A literacy sub-site of Reading Rockets for Spanish speakers
National Park Service: Great planning site for a National Park vacation or trip
Youth Organizations: A comprehensive list of organizations devoted to helping youth
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Family Activities
Fieldtrip.com--day trip attractions in NJ, NY, PA & more
Vacation Finder--based on destination and type of activity wanted
Petfinder--find adoptable animals, by breed, in NJ; shelter info., ads, etc.
Theme Park Online--find all theme parks nationwide, with reviews of each
Volunteer Match--positions geared to your interests & location
FamilyFun.com--party planning, games, &  much more
Games Kids Play--ideas & rules for games
Kids Domain Craft Exchange--crafts galore
New Jersey Travel & Tourism--travel the state
Webmonkey for Kids--build your own websites
Free Karaoke--karaoke songs & words
Mojo's Musical Mouseum--words to kid's songs
Film Ratings--find the rating for any film
Children's Book Council--info. about new books, authors, reading lists & more
Preschool Express--Numerous ideas for indoor and outdoor activities
Rainy Day Resource Page--Crafts, recipes, and more!
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Child Raising
PBS Parents--learn about their children's shows, and more
Field Guide to Parenting--information from the award-winning book
National Center for Fathering--advice for dads
Sesame Street Parents--advice on parenting essentials
Children's Health from A to Z--find quick answers to health queries
National Parenting Site--lists of approved products
KinderStart.com--websites geared towards parenting
Especially for Children and their Parents--tips from the American Library Assoc.
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Education
Starfall--Phonics based games to share with your learning-to-read child
Share a story--public service campaign to promote literacy in NJ
Great websites for Kids--school oriented websites chosen by librarians
No Child Left Behind--find out about the new education law
Dewey Does--a young boy who teaches about goals, sportsmanship & more
FastWeb Scholarship Search--thousands of available scholarhips
Homework Help for Parents--hints for helping with homework
Girls Tech--spark technology interest in girls
ABCs of Education Parenting Page--numerous topics
The Review Zone--reviews of children's software
Book Hive--read reviews for the newest children's book releases
Early Connections--informative site for introducing computers to children
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Homeschooling
National Home Education Network--offers advice and support for homeschoolers
Home Education Magazine--lots of useful advice
A+ Math Flashcard Creator--make your own flashcards
Printable Personalized Award Certificates--reward your students
Puzzlemaker--make your own puzzles
A to Z Home's Cool--articles and information
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Periodicals
Parent Guide--NJ publication for parents listing activities & more
Middlesex County Family--the popular magazine, now online
Parenting.com--articles from parenting magazines
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Safety Issues
Fire Zone--fire safety tips from the NY fire department
Safe Kids--rules for online safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission--recommended products
CPSC Safety Brochures--information on safety topics
McGruff Online--Mcgruff the crime dog offers advice
Center for Disease Control and Prevention--find out the latest information
Get Net Wise--Teach your children to protect their personal information online
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Grandparent's Pages
Grandparent's Resource Center--for grandparents raising grandkids
Long Distance Grandparents--stay connected with your grandkids
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