Ventura CSD
"Parents" Page

2008/2009 School Year

Parent Links

Standards and Benchmarks JMC Parent Website Academic Catalog
     
Technology Website Staff Emails Ventura Homepage
     

Parent Resources

Family Fun

Great ideas,  practical advice, fun stuff to do, Disney site

Deaf Children Resource

Often called the invisible handicap, this site is great

Family Education

Parenting advice, child development and family reference

Common Sense

Strategies for raising alcohol-and drug-free children

Discipline Help

A discipline model for handling over 100 different misbehaviors

Parent Soup

This is one of the best sites on the web for parents

Dr. Paul

Dr. Paul's health and wellness site

National Geographic

Dive in for an online adventure for the family

Kid's Turn Central

Crafts, clip art, games, holidays and hot topics

Free Kid's Music

A LEGAL free site to get music for kids

Star Sleeper

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Building Self Esteem

A great site with ideas on how to build self esteem

Abuse It - Lose It

Logical consequences for teaching self-control

ADHD

Eight principals to guide ADHD children

Childslife.com

It's all about children, your local family resource

Raising Great Kids

Thoughts & ideas for good parents who want to be great parents

Cyber Parent

The most informative site on the web for parents of kids of all ages

Self Esteem

For your children:  listen, accept, discipline and set limits for self esteem

Worthwhileness

This site defines sense of self & gives suggestions on how to foster it

Kids Together

Let Kids Together guide you to envision an inclusive lifestyle for your child

Go Driver

Great site for teens to visit before they go out on the road - Mr. Burt

Natural Child Project

"All children behave as well as they are treated" is their slogan

Parenthood.com

This site has shopping links, bargains, birthday planner, discussion boards

ABC's Of Parenting

This site includes nutrition, financial tips, health, education, safety etc...

Parent Guide To Web

Computers are exciting and puzzling, let this site help you learn about the web

Surfing The Net

This is a great place to surf the net with children in a safe manner

Yahooligans Parents

Another great site to surf with your kids in a safe manner

Learning Disabilities

Ideas from parents on learning disabilities and what works

Skill Building

Help your child succeed in reading, math, music and more

Technology

Learn about the best digital cameras, online safety - get the scoop

Teens

Read how other parents deal with some of the tough teen issues

School Tips

Topics range from choosing a tutor to dealing with bullies

College Planning

Discover tips from parents on finding the right college for your child

Family Life

From traditional back yard games to yard sale tips, this is the stop for family fun

Family Travel

How do you keep your kids occupied on long trips?  Check here

Gifted

Learn about resources and ideas to help gifted kids flourish in school & life

Entertainment

Explore this collection of parent tested web sites, TV shows and software

Parenting Challenges

Get tips and advice on the toughest situations that a parent encounters

ADHD

Find behavior modification techniques that have worked for other parents

Parent Committees

You'd like to become more involved in your child's school, start here

Books & Reading

Look here for book reviews, reading activities, & ideas from parents

Home Crafts

Get or share ideas for decorating your child's room etc...

Infants & Toddlers

Do you wish an instruction manual came with your baby?  Click here

Toys & Games

Your child wants the hot new toy of the year, but is it a good choice

Idea Box

All kinds of ideas about games, seasonal activities, crafts etc...

Parent Resources

Resources for parents & caregivers of children & youth with special needs

Zero To Three

The nation's leading resource on the first years of life

Parenting Center

Provides parents with comprehensive & responsible guidance

The Baby Center

Your complete resource for pregnancy & baby information

NPIN

"National Parent Information Network" Another great site

    Healthy Snacks

List of great websites compiled by Libbey Wood!