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Infants | Toddlers/Preschoolers | Schoolage Children
For Parents of Infants
Books on pregnancy & childbirth:
Find medical information, exercise videos, other essential information & humorous books about pregnancy in Adult Non-fiction (Upper Level) Section 618.
Plymouth District Library eResources Access health and development information at home.
Keeping Kids Healthy
Sign up for regular newsletters based on your child's age. Get tips on everything from Apgar to getting some zzzzz's.
KidsHealth.org
Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. Practical parenting information and news.
iVillage.comArticles and discussions on a wide range of topics related to pregnancy, baby's first year. Includes information about adoptions.
Parenting at Health from A-Z Articles about all stages of child development including symptom checker and live chat with a nurse.
Kaboose.com
Articles for ages and stages from newborn to 16 years old. Includes discussion board.
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For Parents of Toddlers & Preschoolers
From first steps to first day of school Find books on each phase of child development in the books and videos in the Youth area (lower level - behind the youth non-fiction books.)
Web sites & eResources Most of the web sites listed above for "Parents of Newborns" also cover toddlers and preschoolers.
iVillage Articles and discussions with parents.
Disney Families includes parenting, travel and food information.
Children with Special Needs Includes articles on autism, diabetes, asthma, adoption, and other conditions.
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For Parents of Children 5-17 years
From crayons to car keys Find books & videos on each phase of child development in the Parenting section located in the Youth area (lower level - behind the youth non-fiction books.)
How to Handle Bullies Useful websites compiled by Gail Junion-Metz for School Library Journal to help parents and children identify and respond to bullying.
-- kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/bullies.html - Information to help parents begin a discussion with their child about bullying.
-- www.mcgruff.org - McGruff the Crime Dog provides reassurance and assistance for elementary school age children and parents, including games like "Stop the Bully."
-- pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies focuses on middle schoolers. There's a video of kids discussing bullying and a "Beat the Bully" game.
-- stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov is for middle school students, parents and teachers.
-- www.cyberbullying.info provides help to understand and cope with cyberbullying.
Gifted Children Blog by Carol Fertig Includes links to other resources for parenting and educating gifted children.
iVillage.com One of the most comprehensive parenting web sites. Includes articles, tips, discussions boards, blogs, & links to family related activities for parents of grade schoolers, tweens and teens.
Kidshealth.org Info on growth & development , positive parenting, and health information geared towards parents, kids, and teens.
Talking to your kids about...
Advice from Health A-Z about discussing sensitive topics with children. Check out the articles on coping with emotional development.
Discussing Current Events
New York Times web site with conversation starters and other resources for parents,
Parents' Guide to Video Games Two media veterans established What They Play.com to provide a forum for parents to share information about video games and other entertainment.
Yahoo Movie Mom
Reviews of current releases as well as movies now on DVD. Movie Mom provides the information parents need to determine if a movie is right for their child.
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Parenting books, videos and magazines can be found on the lower level of the library in the Youth non-fiction section.
Stories about different stages of development: potty training, going to school, new siblings, manners, etc. can help a child to feel comfortable with the changes they are experiencing. Check the library's catalog or ask a librarian for books and stories related to your child's situation.
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools recommends to parents and employs a Love and Logic approach for guiding children's behavior and helping them grow into responsible individuals.
Love and Logic can be used as early as 6 months of age on through adulthood. Visit the Love and Logic site or look for Love and Logic workshops offered locally.
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Learning to read is one of the major milestones for children from 4 -7 years of age. Check out the library's easy readers for books that help children master decoding and phonics. |
For tips on how to keep children interested in reading and learning, check out some of these books and ideas.
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Looking for a book for a reluctant reader, a sci-fi/fantasy fan, or an amateur detective? Check out our book lists for kids for all this and more.
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