• We looked for one word to describe the parenting job. We settled on “intricate” when we read Webster ‘s definition: "something hard to understand because it’s full of puzzling parts and details". We can think of no other job that requires you to be more flexible and open-minded, or demands that you stay alert and focused day after day.

• In another recent definition, parenting is an umbrella term that encompasses the  array of activities and skills performed by adults who provide child rearing and  childcare giving.. [ roper module No.1-Univ. North Texas.

	Information & Referral’s Parenting Link - Parenting Link information & referral specialists can help you locate a class that meets your specific needs. We’ll give you information about the topics covered in the class.
	Positive Parenting - All parents need a little advice now and then. Get the lowdown on parenting basics like discipline, homework help etc.
	A Basic Parenting Guide - We need to teach parenting to the next generation. Raising children correctly is much more important to the future of the world than Reading, wRiting or aRithmetic.
	Information on health - Welcome to Healthopedia.com, a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
	How do you describe the parenting job? - Take the parenting quiz to assess your parental strengths and weaknesses. Also, on this site you will learn how to create a parenting plan that really works!.
	The Value of Parenting Education: A Societal Perspective - The fact that an entire generation of future parents is being raised without an understanding of good parenting.
	The Center for Parent Involvement, Florida - This is a publication of the Florida Center for Parent Involvement which was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Information on parent needs created a series of resources organized by theme, including fact sheets for parents and professionals (pdf-format).
	The Parent Collaboration - The Parent Collaboration is a coalition of national parent and family drug-prevention groups that are working together to rebuild the parent drug-prevention movement.
	Parent Training & Information Center, New Jersey - Parents and concerned professionals are invited to work together with us and participate in all activities. Its overall purpose is to serve as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas, promoting awareness of the abilities and needs of children and youth and improved services for children and families in the State of New Jersey.
	California Children & Families Commission - Through the integration of health care, quality childcare, parent education and effective intervention programs for families at risk, children and their parents and caregivers will be provided with the tools necessary to foster secure, healthy and loving attachments. These attachments will lay the emotional, physical and intellectual foundation for every child to enter school ready to learn and develop the potential to become productive, well-adjusted members of society.
	The National Parent Information Network - The National Parent Information Network (NPIN) is a project of the ERIC system, which is administered by the National Library of Education in the U.S. Department of Education. NPIN is designed and maintained by two ERIC clearinghouses: the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City; and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All other ERIC system components are also contributors and participants. (For more information about the ERIC system, visit the ERIC systemwide Web site maintained by ACCESS ERIC.).
	Family Resource Coalition of America - Family Support America, formerly Family Resource Coalition of America, promotes family support as the nationally recognized movement to strengthen and support families and places the principles of family support practice at the heart of every setting in which children and families are present. By identifying and connecting individuals and organizations that have contact with families; by providing technical assistance, training and education, conferences, and publications; and by promoting the voice of families, Family Support America is taking family support to scale as the national strategy for ensuring the well-being of our children today and in the years to come.

Coping with Violence and Terrorism

	Talking To Children About Violence - What if teens don't want to talk, or if they are fascinated by these events? Educators for Social Responsibility may have answers for you and your family or classroom.
	Dealing with a Terrorist Tragedy - KidsHealth has information and helpful language for parents, teachers, kids and teens about the painful feelings they might expect to have.
	Helping Children Cope with Disaster - When no other words come to mind, a hug and saying, "This is really hard for us," will work, advises the National Mental Health and Education Center. This handout for parents describes common reactions by age group and ways to help children and teens, as adults struggle themselves to make sense and feel in control.
	Strategies for Parents and Teachers to Assist Children Manage Stress - Focusing on the themes of attachment and separation, North Carolina State's Cooperative Extension Services offers specific activities and ideas for families and classrooms, with some helpful advice for teens and high schools.
	Talking To Children About Death - Most of the time adults are reluctant to talk about death with children. These brochures from Hospice Net have helpful guidance for talking about death with children and teenagers.
	Children and Grief - When a family member dies, children react differently from adults. Adding to a child's shock and confusion at the death of a brother, sister or parent is the unavailability of other family members, who may be so shaken by grief that they are not able to cope with the normal responsibility of child care.
	All Kids Grieve - All kids experience loss. The key is to help them channel their grief into personal growth, not violence or destructive behavior. AllKidsGrieve.org offers books, classroom strategies and information on how to start support groups for kids.
	Memorials/Activities/Rituals Following Traumatic Events - School memorials, ceremonies or memory activities following a traumatic experience serve an important function in the healing process for both students and staff. The National Association of School Psychologists offers guidance on planning such activities.
	Crisis Communications Guide and Toolkit - This National Education Association toolkit offers approaches and activities for schools at the time of crisis, as well as in the aftermath - ways to return to a new "normal" and help in understanding how children and teens respond to trauma and stress.
	Finding Ways to Help Yourself - It's hard to help children with their feelings when adults themselves are feeling stunned, confused or anxious. Arizona State University has some good advice for adults.
	Coping with Terrorism - The American Psychological Association explains common reactions and how adults can help themselves, and their children.
	Finding Ways to Help Others - Aid organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army are coordinating their efforts with government agencies to organize help for stricken communities. Check your local paper or TV for local information on donating blood or money. Here is a list of national organizations that can channel your donations to those who need it most.
	What to Do about Prejudice? - If you are hearing an increase in prejudiced anti-Arab comments, you can intervene. Here's advice from Educators for Social Responsibility.
	Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and Schools - While anger is a normal response felt by many, we must ensure that we do not compound an already great tragedy and react against innocent individuals with vengeance and intolerance, says the National Association of School Psychologists. Find key messages for adults to help children,and themselves.
	When Hurt Leads to Hate - As adults we need to be aware of and stand up to physical and emotional hate and empower our children to do the same. This article from the New York University Child Study Center has ideas for how parents can help children deal with this crisis without becoming prejudiced, stereotyping specific groups, or retaliating with acts of bias.
	Reporting Harassment - If you or your children have been subjected to harassment or attack, the Council on American Islamic Relations Web site has guidelines, a phone number and an online reporting form.
	Dealing With Bullying - Maybe your friend is being bullied at school. It happens more than many people may think. Bullying can change everything for you. Read on to learn more about dealing with bullies.
	Response to Terrorism - This web site has links to key documents and official texts, along with the current information on American policy and actions.
	The Terrorism Research Center - The Terrorism Research Center is dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and information warfare. This site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources. Navigate the site by clicking on the area of interest.