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NYU Child Study Center                                                                                

 The publications of the Child Study Center include newsletters and manuals for parents, educators and professionals on a variety of topics including transitions, trauma, and relationships.

Back to School Tips                                                                                                                                                                                                
A list of ideas for parents of school-age children, covering topics such as backpack comfort and safety, starting a new school, school avoidance, study habits, child care, television use, and alcohol abuse prevention. From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).                          

Parents. The Anti-Drug
This site provides information for parents and educators about drugs, drug-prevention resources, and includes activities for the classroom.                       

I am a good student
An excellent study skills program!

LD Online                                                                                                               
A resource on learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals.

NEA's Read Across America
The National Educational Association's (NEA's) Read Across America is a
year-round campaign designed to motivate and excite children to read, giving
them the skills they need to be successful in school and beyond, and
instilling in them a lifelong interest in books. Includes free downloadable resources and a free resource kit.    

Get Your Angries Out
A favorite Anger Management Site dedicated to helping parents, teachers and therapists teach children to express uncomfortable feelings, take responsibility for their own behavior and learn positive social skills. 

Celebrating Peace! Awesome peacemaking resources for children and their families
The programming found on this site has developed over the last ten years as ordinary people have chosen to do the extraordinary work of making a difference in their world. This proactive approach has been successful because it has been responsive to the needs of the individual and community rather than reactive to the temptations of a quick fix.  

Girls Inc.
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold
.

Girl Power
Girl Power is a national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9-13 year-old girls to make the most out of their lives. Girl Power targets health messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges of girls
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