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ADOL: Adolescence Directory On-Line
This electronic guide to information on adolescent issues is a service of
the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University.
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Adolessons Online
Lucie Walters writes a syndicated teen advice column. This site offers
advice to teens on subjects such as sexuality, depression, alcohol,
pregnancy, romance, eating disorders, and parents. Site contains an
archive of past columns.
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APSGO Online
Parents provide support for parents of teenagers who are acting out;
members provide hope, encouragement, and parenting strategies.
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Authoritative Parenting
This skills-based program for parents of teenagers includes a
videotape and a parent's workbook. It is a parents-in-charge, behavioral
approach that will empower you with the skills that you need.
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Campaign for Our Children
News, facts, and statistics about teenage pregnancies, with resources
for parents and teachers.
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Child.net
This site offers more than 45 national and regional children's and
teens' resources and activity sites, and is the largest nonprofit resource
of any kind on the Internet. Links to 6,000 other resources are linked to
from more than 700 public library, school district, and individual school
Web sites. The site receives and answers more than 4,000 requests for
referrals each year; has an audience of more than 2,000,000 parents,
educators, children, and teens each year; and operates a free national
resource telephone hotline.
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Coalition for Positive Sexuality
A sexuality resource for teens. This Chicago-based organization
provides a list of national resources, online resources, Chicago-based
resources, and forums on issues related to sexuality.
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DrugTestNow.com
Are your kids on drugs? This site offers a drug testing collection kit
for parents, which involves collecting hair samples for lab analysis. The
site includes a FAQ and details of procedure.
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Elks Drug Awareness
Advice on determining whether your child is using drugs, and
suggestions to help your teen “say no.”
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Facts for Families
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information
on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. Find out
about depression in teens, helping your teen with stress, manic-depressive
illness in teens, normal adolescent development, dealing with teens and
eating disorders, and so on.
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Family Development Program: Parenting Teens Publications
This site is a list of parenting teens publications. Each publication
focuses on a specific aspect: physical changes, emotional changes,
cognitive changes, and changes in relationship dynamics.
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Girl Power! Campaign Home Page
This is the official site of Girl Power, a national public education
campaign sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services to
encourage 9- to 14-year old girls to make the most of their lives.
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KidsHealth.org: For Teens
Brought to you by Al duPont Hospital for (Children in Delaware. Teens
can come here and get questions or concerns addressed that they haven't
wanted to talk about. Possible topics? Health, sex, food, sports, or
school. A separate section has been created for parents who need a
resource for their teen concerns.
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Moms Online
Presents a weekly newsletter, cartoons, and bulletin board for moms.
You are bound to find some good tips from other moms who have gone through
what you are facing now.
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National Families in Action
National Families in Action is a national drug education, prevention,
and policy center based in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization was founded
in 1977. Its mission is to help families and communities prevent drug
abuse among children.
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National Parent Information Network
The National Parent Information Network is a clearinghouse of
educational resources for parents and those who work with parents. This
site offers links to news and resources.
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ParenTalk Newsletter: Adolescence
Tidbits of advice about parenting your teen: keeping the lines of
communication open, talking about sex and drugs, dealing with rebellion,
dealing with divorce, discussions on suicide, and more.
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ParentsPlace.com
Lots of parenting info for children of all ages. To zero in on teens,
select the Age/Stages option and follow the prompts to get to the topic
that interests you.
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Parenting Today's Teens
Written by parents with varying educational credentials to provide
resources, insight, and support for those who live with or work with
teens.
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Recognizing Your Teen's Cry for Help
Extract from a book offering parents advice on suicidal and depressed
teens-with a list of warning signs.
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Teen Challenge World Wide Network
Education about drug culture and abuse, including latest statistics,
outreach programs, and local information.
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Teen Help
Support network for teenagers and parents dealing with issues
confronting adolescents. Includes links and a hotline.
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Teen Hoopla
An Internet guide for teens. Links to sites on topics such as teen
magazines, homework help, music, art, comics, sports, and library
services.
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Teens Today
Articles written by parents who have successfully bridged the teen
years and want to share their experience and wisdom with you.
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The WholeFamily Center: Teen Center
Forum for learning strategies for resolving the tensions arising in
family life. Each center has real-life dramas you can listen to on
RealAudio.
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AdvanceAbility Speech Therapist
Submit questions to a practicing speech/ language pathologist.
Includes a section for parents on teaching children to read.
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America Links Up
This group provides information for parents on safe surfing on the
Internet for kids, links to tools and tips, a list of kid-safe Web sites,
and a schedule of local classes.
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Boy Scouts of America
This organization's home page describes the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
and their programs. The site also covers joining and volunteering for
parents and kids, and offers a catalog of merchandise. Find a BSA council
in your area by using the locator provided.
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Camp Creations
A directory of thousands of camps for kids. Descriptions of different
camping trips are also included.
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Child Development from Elaine Gibson
Outlines what to expect, needs, and discipline approach for each age.
This should ease your mind about some of your child's behaviors and also
help you recognize whether your child's behaviors are outside of the
normal range.
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Child Development Web Site
An online tutorial on classic child development theories by Linda
Chapman, MSW.
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Childhood Years: Ages Six Through Twelve
National Network for Child Care article reprinted by the North
Carolina Extension Service.
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Children's Television Workshop (CTW): Raising the Kids
These articles cover a wide range of developmental topics—excellent!
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Developmental Assets: An Investment in Youth
The Search Institute promotes investing time in our youth. They offer
ideas for families, communities, churches, and schools. If you believe
that investing energy in our children is worthwhile, you'll enjoy this
site.
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Expect the Best from a Girl
Ways to encourage your daughter to develop competence and
self-confidence-particularly in science, math, and technology.
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Good Housekeeping: The Latchkey Solution
This site addresses self-care as an option for school-aged children,
with suggestions about preparing your child for being on his or her own
and what you should know before leaving your child home alone.
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Hedgehog Review
Reviews on CD-ROMs for children, K-6 links, and classroom resources.
Also tips for teachers and opinions of school reform.
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HELP for Parents
Great new resource from Dr. Tim Dunnigan. Learn effective discipline
techniques. Visiting this site is just like going to a good parenting
class-without having to leave your house.
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KidsHealth.org
Looking for expert health information for the entire family?
KidsHealth.org has the latest on everything from chicken pox to dyslexia,
in easy-to-read articles for kids, teens, and parents.
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The Kotex Guide to Menstruation for Girls and Women
This is a great commercial site. Take your daughter here when the time
is right, or let her explore it on her own.
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Live and Learn
Contains links to education resources, free software, and online
games, plus information on age-appropriate toys and child safety and a
good list of teaching sites.
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National Network for Child Care: School Age Child Development
Home of Iowa State's excellent child development articles. This link
takes you directly to the school-age articles, but you can scroll up to
find other ages, also.
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Parent News
Parent News provides a parenting tip of the day, family movie reviews,
articles about childcare, a section on children's health, and links to
educational Internet resources.
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Parent Soup: Chat Descriptions
This site offers access to dozens of chat rooms, such as question -an
d-answer sessions with pediatricians and chats for parents of elementary
school-aged children.
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ParenTalk Newsletter: The Pre-Teen Years
The National Parenting Center provides this extensive list of articles
on child development from several excellent authors.
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Parenting Pipeline
Online newsletters from the North Dakota State University Extension
Service. Very good developmental information for elementary-age children.
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Parenting Tips: Primary Schoolers (6-12)
http://www.fcs.wa.gov.au/parenting/tips/ Primary/index.htm
Thorough discussion of your school-age child's development. An
attractive site from Australia's Family and Children Services.
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ParentsPlace.com: STAGES
Choose the age range and topic from the drop-down menu to access many
excellent articles. Particularly helpful are the articles on sexual
development and talking to your kids about sex at different ages.
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Raising Our Children Free of Prejudice
Dr. Alvin Pouissant has great advice for parents of all colors at the
Family Education Network.
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Whole Family Vision Natural Learning Rhythms Online
Read this holistic view of how children grow and learn. Offers
research to support their position, exercises for you to try, resources,
and background info on WFV and NLR.
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Divorce Online
A well-organized Web site with articles on financial, legal, and other
aspects of divorce.
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Federal Child Custody Laws
Information about federal statutes and judicial decisions from the
Legal Information Institute at Cornell University.
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Mothers Without Custody
A support and resource organization for this much-overlooked segment
of the single-parent population.
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Non-Custodial Parent's Resource Center
A group for mothers, fathers, and grandparents. Provides guidance and
information about legal rights.
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Parents Without Partners
Locate a PWP chapter near you.
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Power Parenting Tools
Learn time-management and child-rearing tips that are updated
regularly.
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Single and Custodial Father's Network
Support organization for single and remarried fathers with custodial
care. Find info on work and parenting issues, a mailing list, and chat.
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Single Parent Resource Center
Find commentary, review survey results, join a chat, and read what
other single parents are saying about their experiences.
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Single Parents Association
Single Parents Association (SPA) is a nonprofit organization devoted
to providing single parent families educational opportunities and fun
family activities through its national headquarters and local chapter
network.
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Single Parents Resources
The National Single Parent Resource Center is a forum dedicated to
providing educational information and resources pertaining to the needs of
single parents in which single parents can also interact with providers.
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Single Parents World
Explore commentary on child support, dating, and parenting, or visit
the bookstore. Also find a forum for meeting and talking with other
parents.
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Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
This organization helps individuals and families with genetic
disorders; the site includes publications and membership forms.
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American Hyperlexia Association
This site offers information, advice for parents, in international
e-mail network, and materials available by order.
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Arc
Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens; this national
organization provides support for children and adults with mental
retardation and their families.
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Asperger/Autism: On the Same Page
This autism/Asperger's syndrome resource offers links to independent
living, employment, and medical information, and much more.
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Asperger's Disorder Home Page
Explanations of the disorder, and diagnostic, biological, and
treatment details. Includes links and a list of clinicians.
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Asperger's Syndrome Resources
Links to information about diagnosis, classroom management, research,
projects seeking participants, and parent support.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
This informative site includes tips on behavior modification, book
reviews, research updates, and ADD facts and myths. A chat room facility
is available.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
Information and help on ADD, one of the most misunderstood issues
facing families today.
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Autism Resources
Index of information and resources for autism and Asperger's syndrome,
with news, directories, and medical and treatment facts.
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Autism Society of America
This organization offers information and referral packages for parents
and educators. Includes
membership and society details.
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BandAids and Blackboards
Designed to help children cope with the stigma and isolation that a
chronic medical condition can sometimes bring.
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Center for the Study of Autism
This Oregon-based center provides information to parents and
professionals and conducts research into various treatments.
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Child Amputee
New mailing list giving information and support contacts. Includes a
host of links to prosthetic technology sites.
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Children with AIDS Project
Services for children infected and affected by AIDS. Kids can chat
online and get support, and adults can read about becoming an adoptive
parent.
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Children with Spina Bifida
Promotes information sharing between parents, with news and research
updates, details of problems, and a list of organizations.
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Cleft Lip: Wide Smiles
Formed to ensure that parents of cleft-affected children do not have
to feel alone. Chat online with parents or read the files.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Introduction for parents to common palate surgery procedures.
Sponsored by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
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Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children is an organization dedicated to
improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Users can
access a database of professional literature, information, and resources.
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Deaf Education Option Web
This resource for parents of hearing-disabled children aims to assist
in decisions regarding education.
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Down Syndrome
This forum for sharing experiences and information about Down Syndrome
features a family chat area, a bulletin board, and an online magazine.
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Dyslexia: The Gift
Information about the positive side of learning disabilities and
remedial teaching methods suited to the dyslexic learning style.
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Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Links to support and education services, including providing loans of
medical equipment from an equipment pool.
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Family Village
Virtual community for persons with mental retardation and other
disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support.
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Genetic Syndrome Support
An A to Z listing of online groups and organizations providing support
to those affected by genetic disease.
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HANDITEL
This central site for international resources includes organizations,
mobility devices, aids, publications, and prosthetics.
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Hearing Loss in Children
This site details the programs at this Nebraska center, including
information on sign language, hearing aids, and education.
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Hydrocephalus Association
This site provides publications, conference details, and links for
people with hydrocephalus, their families, and health professionals.
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Internet Resources for Special Children
This site features a catalog for parents and professionals in relation
to child disabilities, disorders, and health care.
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Make-a-Wish Foundation of America
This site outlines the history of this organization, which grants
wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. You'll also
find details about activities in the works.
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Managed Care Advocacy
Devoted to accessing healthcare for children with special needs.
Includes resources and information about choosing a policy and services.
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National Academy for Child Development (NACD)
The NACD provides data and support for learning disorders, including
ADD and mental retardation. Find out more about the organization and its
products and services.
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National Fathers' Network
This resource for men who have children with special needs includes a
photo album, essays, and links.
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National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities provides facts about referrals, education, and family issues.
Their site can help you locate the organizations and agencies within your
state that are working on disability- related issues.
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Network on Disabilities
The National Parent Network on Disabilities provides a national voice
for parents of those with special needs.
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PCI Publishing
This site offers a catalog for children and adults with special needs.
Topics include life skills, transition, inclusion, and communication.
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Peggy’s Home Page
Dedicated to Attention Deficit Disorder, this site includes links to
information and networks that can help.
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Rare Genetic Diseases in Children
This guide was set up by a parent of a child with a rare genetic
disorder and serves as a reference point for others.
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Sibling Support Project:
Dedicated to brothers and sisters of people with special health and
developmental needs. Conducts workshops.
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SNAP Online: Special Needs Advocate for Parents
An online resource for information, education, advocacy, and referrals
for families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.
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Society for the Autistically Handicapped (SFTAH)
SFTAH provides extensive data, including medical facts, diagnosis,
treatments, and publications.
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United Cerebral Palsy
This national group provides education and research services to people
with disabilities, their families, the public, and other organizations.
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Blended Families
Read step families' personal stories, visit the discussion forum,
subscribe to the mailing list, and find parenting tips.
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Family of the Future: Stepfamilies
Features personal stories and poems about stepfamily relationships and
a collection of inspirational essays.
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National Center for Fathering
Hope for Stepfathers is an article offering some simple steps to try
to ease the transition into step-fathering and caring for your new family.
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ParentsPlace: Stepfamilies
Ask the family counselor a question or read previous Q&A columns
about stepchildren and stepparents. Includes stepfamily discussion forums.
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Positive Steps
Support and research organization created to assist step-parenting in
blended families. Features member forums, a newsletter, and links.
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Second Wives Club
Support and advice with a healthy attitude for women involved in
blended families or living as second wives.
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Shared Parenting Information Group
Find guidelines for separating parents, parenting plans, and FAQs
about joint custody. Includes articles and resources on shared parenting.
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Stepfamily Association of America
Support organization for stepfamilies and blended families. Site
includes featured articles, book reviews, and some interesting facts.
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The Stepfamily Bookstore
Find links to books about stepfamilies that can be purchased through
Amazon.com. Send comments or suggests other books via email.
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Stepfamily in Formation
Provides links to message boards, stepfamily organizations,
newsletters, and support group resources. Also contains downloadable
articles.
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Stepfamily Network
Includes some useful links on how to get support, info on their
volunteer network, and your chance to get your questions answered.
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Stepfamily Problems
A fact sheet provided by the American Association of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry outlines the challenges faced by stepfamilies.
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Stepmoms' Retreat
Join this community to network with other stepmothers dealing with the
challenges presented by the blended family.
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Stepmoms.net
This home page offers a bookstore and links to family law, divorce,
and stepfamily resources. Members have access to a message board and
newsletter.
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The Truth About Stepmothers: Women's Wire Introspective
Discover parenting advice for stepmorns, quizzes, a discussion board,
articles, and personal stories.
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