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The following web sites are provided as a service to parents and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Family Services and Involvement Section or Fairfax County Public Schools. This page contains links to one or more web pages that are outside the FCPS network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.

Family.com: Part of the Go network.Disney's Family Center. Provides articles, links, surveys and other parenting information. www.family.com

Family Education Network: Access to news, expert advice and resources on school, parenting, homework, learning disabilities, health and safety, and college planning. Includes many national educational groups. Links individual school web pages from member schools nationwide. www.familyeducation.com

Parenting Matters: Provides information about parenting skills. www.lifematters.com

Parents Magazine: online version of the well-known magazine. Includes news and information about pregnancy, ages and stages, health and safety, family fun, and travel. Can search for articles by topic. Includes articles from Child, family Circle, and McCallÂ's in addition to Parents. (Selected articles only, not a complete archive.) www.parents.com

Parents Place: Started by a new mother who wanted to link parents to other parents, this site has grown to include hundred of dialog rooms on a wide range of topics. Covers all age groups and many kids of families. Also offers expert advice from midwife, doctor, dentist, lawyer, and preschool teacher. www.parentsplace.com

The National PTA: Besides information for members, features education news and legislation and links to other child advocacy organizations. www.pta.org

The National Parenting Center: Includes online reading room with articles from parent Talk newsletter. Expert authors include Thomas Armstrong, Vicki Lansky, and Evelyn Petersen. Dialogue room and book reviews. www.tnpc.com

Today's Parents: Canadian magazine with articles, forums, and FAQ. www.todaysparent.com

Washington Families:a publication for the whole family serving the metropolitan Washington DC region. www.washingtonfamilies.com

ABC's For Parenting: comprehensive source for childcare article, segments and sites. www.parenthood.com

Fairfax County Blue Ribbon Campaign: Coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to keeping kids safe. Includes brochures, cards and posters you can download in English and Spanish on child supervision, summer safety, child development, shopping with children, and using helpful words. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/blue_ribbon_campaign.htm

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Last Updated  
April 15, 2008

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