American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Information for psychiatrists and families about developmental,
behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children
and adolescents.
Research
and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s
Mental Health.
Center projects and publications, including Focal Point:
A National Bulletin on Family Support and Children’s
Mental Health, National Clearinghouse on Family Support
and Children’s
Mental Health, and mental health fact sheets.
Childhood
Disorders
Concern about children’s health has been increasing,
but that concern has not translated into knowledge about children’s
mental health. The American Psychiatric Association offers
this overview of the illnesses, their symptoms, theories of
causes and available treatments.
Connect
for Kids
Site highlights children’s mental health issues and provides
guidance for adults.
National
Mental Health Association
NGA (National Governor’s Association)
Zero
To Three
Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the healthy
development of babies and young children.
Parenting Web sites
Facts
For Families
Facts For Families is published to educate parents and families
about psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents.
Each page contains short, detailed information on such issues
as the depressed child, teen suicide, step family problems,
and child sexual abuse. Available in English and Spanish.
I
Am Your Child
Information about the importance of the first three years
of life. What to expect and what helps your child’s
development throughout those first years. The first years
last forever.
Kids
Source
This is a resource service for parents and educators focusing
on health, education, and recreation information. It includes
information on newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and K-12,
information on products and a guide to software.
Parentcenter.com
Parenting advice, learning styles quizzes, The A to Z guide
to childhood illnesses and injuries and family-friendly
travel destinations.
Redirecting
Children’s Behavior
The online Resource Community for parents and instructors.
Here, parents can learn about the International Network for
Children and Families ("INCAF"), find Redirecting Children’s
Behavior and other courses near them, order special interest
materials, join discussion groups, chat with experts and more.
Instructors will love the new Instructor Resource Center,
packed with everything they need to be the best they can be.
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