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Combating Parental Stress

Parents today are working longer hours and commuting greater distances to and from work. Their days don't slow down when they get home. Kids' after-school schedules can be jam-packed, making life busy... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Explaining Adoption to Your Children, Family, and Friends

This fact sheet addresses the complicated issue of adoption, defining it, explaining it to others, and dealing with the feelings that arise. A complete bibliography, resource list and resources for ad... Details >

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Family Guide: Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free

This site is designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7- to 18-year-olds, the Family Guide Web site emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent... Details >

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Father Facts  External Link

This page has an easy-to-read, comprehensive review of research and statistics on fatherhood and family trends.... Details >

National Fatherhood Initiative  External Link

Fatherhood Initiative

The Department of Health and Human Services has developed a special initiative to support and strengthen the roles of fathers in families. ... Details >

Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a Mother's Center  External Link

Mothers' Centers are self sustaining, non-profit groups where mothers meet, engage in discussion groups, enjoy a respite from their child caretaking role (childcare is available while the Mothers' par... Details >

National Association of Mothers' Centers   External Link

Find a Parents Anonymous Group  External Link

This site helps you find contact information on all accredited Parents Anonymous® organizations in the United States.... Details >

Parents Anonymous, Inc.  External Link

Fitness for kids: Getting your children off the couch  External Link

Children often have a natural tendency to play hard. Here's how to direct your child's energy into a lifelong love of physical activity. For many children, biking to the playground and playing kickba... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

For Parents: The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center   External Link

This document from The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center provides parents with resources to help them play a central role in preventing youth violence, not just in their own children'... Details >

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center  External Link

Foster Parents Considering Adoption: A Factsheet for Families

This factsheet is written for foster parents who are considering adopting one or more of the children in their care. While this factsheet does not address the specifics of how to adopt, it provides in... Details >

Child Welfare Information Gateway