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For additional information and resources on child
development and positive parenting, please visit the following websites.
DISCLAIMER:
We have no control over the content on outside websites. Links to these sites are included for information only. The views
and opinions expressed there are not necessarily those of CDC, the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the U.S. Public Health
Service (PHS).
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American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org The mission of the
American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and
social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and
young adults. The site lists resources including books and articles, and
provides articles on current topics.
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American School Health Association Council for
Early Childhood Education and Services
http://www.childhealthonline.org/ashamain.htm The ASHA Council on
Early Childhood Health Education and Services is dedicated to promoting
the importance of health education and health services to children ages
birth through five years, addressing such important issues such as
health and safety in child care, health education for preschool
children, and promotion of normal brain development through
developmentally appropriate practice.
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Bright Futures
http://www.brightfutures.org A national initiative to promote and
improve the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents.
The site includes publications, training tools, and distance learning
materials.
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California Children and Families Commission
http://www.ccfc.ca.gov The California
Children and Families Act of 1998 is designed to provide, on a
community-by-community basis, all children prenatal to five years of age
with a comprehensive, integrated system of early childhood development
services. The site offers links to current articles and focuses on current
state legislation.
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Center for Child Well-Being
http://www.childwellbeing.org
The Center focuses on nurturing strengths in children that contribute to
their health and well-being, including physical health, growth of the
mind, and social and emotional development. The website includes parenting
forums, and resources for parents and community members.
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Child Health Online
http://childhealthonline.org/
Child Health Online provides child health and safety resources including
staff training, parent information, and free downloadable safety
booklets for children.
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Family Voices
http://www.familyvoices.org A national, grassroots clearinghouse for
information and education concerning the health care of children with
special health needs. The site provides links to resources and information
on advocacy.
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First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.org A national non-profit organization dedicated
to educating parents and physicians about the early warning signs of
autism and other developmental disorders. The site offers information on
screening, development, referral, treatment, and resources for parents.
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KidsHealth®
http://kidshealth.org Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for
Children's Health Media, KidsHealth provides families with up-to-date
health information, with separate areas for kids, teens, and parents.
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National Association for Child Development
http://www.nacd.org/ An international
organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children
and adults reach their full potential through the use of innovative
techniques and research. The site offers information on the program,
information on joining, and publications and resources.
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National Association for the Education of Young
Children http://www.naeyc.org The
nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood
educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for
children from birth through third grade. The site can locate accredited
programs by zipcode.
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National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Practitioners (NAPNAP)
http://www.napnap.org/ Dedicated to promoting optimal health for
children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research.
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National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for
Children with Special Needs
http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ medical home website contains
resources, information, and tools on providing medical homes for
children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Visit this
site to learn more about CYSHCN, the providers and families that care
for them, and the strategies that practices, communities, and states are
taking to improve the lives of CYSHCN.
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National
Clearing House on Abuse & Neglect Information
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/topics/prevention/index.cfm
Extensive resources and information from the U.S. Administration for
Children and Families on preventing, recognizing and reporting child abuse
and neglect, research on the effects of abuse and neglect, the child
welfare system, parenting tips, community awareness activities, family
support, and more.
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National
Adoption Information Clearing House
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
Comprehensive information from the U.S. Administration for Children and
Families on all aspects of domestic and international adoption.
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Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
http://www.srcd.org The purposes of SRCD
are to promote multidisciplinary research in the field of human
development, to foster the exchange of information among scientists and
other professionals of various disciplines, and to encourage applications
of research findings. The site includes resources, and information on
conferences.
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Talk With Your Kids
http://www.talkwithkids.org/
Talk With Your Kids is a
national initiative by
Children Now and the
Kaiser Family Foundation
to encourage parents to talk with their
children early and often about tough issues like
sex,
HIV/AIDS,
violence, and
alcohol and
drug abuse.
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The Whole Child
www.pbs.org/wholechild
Resources for parents and educators including articles, videos, and age
appropriate activities.
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Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the
healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and
strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.
The site includes resources for parents and professionals.
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Date: September 20, 2005
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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