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HERE ARE SOME LINKS BELOW TO SITES that I have found truly helpful:

CLICK HERE for - FOCUS ON THE FAMILY's FREE PARENTING TIPS
including practical age-specific tips on Discipline

Click here for helpful info on what your tiny baby is trying to tell you with a link to Dunstan Baby Language (seen on Oprah): "Learn the Meaning of Your Baby’s Cries"

To be able to understand your INFANT, interpreting their cries is the first step!

The expert from 'down under' - Pinky McKay helps you nurture your baby or child gently and safely, with respect for their needs as you balance your own! Her site is FILLED with great ideas to support YOU as well as your child!

About Pinky: Pinky McKay is a an Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), certified infant massage instructor, mother of five and best-selling author of 'Sleeping Like a Baby', 'Parenting By Heart' '100 Ways to Calm the Crying' and Toddler Tactics as well as an ebook Breastfeeding Simply and baby massage DVD.

Later, as you understand THEM better (even before they can talk),
YOU can TEACH THEM how to communicate with SIGN LANGUAGE!

LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR BABY!
CHILDREN learn to talk EARLIER when they learn SIGN LANGUAGE first!
(Get lots of free info at the link above)

There's no better "TODDLER WHISPERER" than CHRIS THOMPSON
to teach you how to handle your KIDS! Check him out! I DID! It WORKS!

WHY you should NEVER say the word "WHY" WHEN YOUR CHILD MISBEHAVES!

Get LOTS of answers to MANY other questions at the BABY CENTER:

Click on the logos below for lots of:

CREATIVE Crafts and ACTIVITIES for kids

HERE'S anothor GREAT SITE I FOUND with ACTIVITIES for KIDS! (From the UK!)
	from Get their free newsletter - I DID! from one I just received, try this idea: "If you are going to some parties with lots of kids, check out the section on cooperative games. Most of these ideas take little or no advance planning and can be used with almost any number of children"
THESE RESOURCES were contributed by TORI, a PRODIGIOUS and Creative Homeschool Mom who even has her own website with AWESOME TIPS! CHECK IT OUT at: http://momtheteacher.com/ http://www.accredited-online-college-degrees.com/essay.html http://www.berries.com/blog/childrens-healthy-nutrition-guide http://www.my-spanish-dictionary.com/articles/spanish-grammar-practice.html http://www.5minuteenglish.com/resources/using-punctuation.html http://www.herbco.com/t-herb-garden-composting.aspx http://www.motosport.com/atv/ride-your-bike-safely-article http://www.ooshirts.com/guides/Fashion-Through-Time.html http://www.breezes.com/destination-biology-for-kids-the-ocean-food-chain.html http://www.collegegrant.net/undergraduate-grants/
Parenting Tips at Brainy-Child.com Learn all the parenting tips on how to nurture a smarter kid! You can find articles, resources, library and latest parenting tips on child brain development and early child development at Brainy-Child.com. Gifted Child at Brainy-Child.com Is your child gifted? You never know until you find out the characteristic of gifted children here!
	Recorded Webchat with Dr. Geri Dawson: Promoting Language, Learning, and Enagagement in Toddlers and Preschoolers
A Grandparent's guide to Autism: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/community-connections/celebrating-grandparents

There sure are lots of nice people in the world!
Check out these fine folks who help make the world a better place:

I think it's true that to find someone who's either very funny or very loving, meet someone who has suffered. Whatever life deals you, this lady understands. Her insight and wisdom are compelling and awe-inspiring. Check out her blog! You won't want to leave.

By Best Special Needs Blog

"Knitting" together the fibers of our lives with the wisdom of those who have endured and overcome the challenges of special needs, parenting, and mental illness. Come, join the conversation & help end the stigma!

TEACHING GOOD MANNERS? ...Some tips from Parents Magazine:

... PLUS:

SMART IDEAS FOR HEALTHY LIVING from BRENDA WATSON:

GET HER FREE NEWSLETTER HERE!

Check out THIS NEWSLETTER ON KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY!

Are you planning to live to 100? It's possible! Watch this video: http://www.100yearlifestyleadvantage.com/

Then sign up for Dr. Buckley's Free Newsletter to learn how to maximize YOUR health!

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES for CHILDREN (recommended by teachers)

GREAT science toys you can make yourself! Created by Slater Harrison!

LEARN TO READ http://www.starfall.com/
EDUCATIONAL GAMES, and more http://www.funbrain.com/
All sorts of Learning Activities http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/learn.jsp
Free Fun Activities(Scroll down Page) http://www.enchantedlearning.com
Great Science activities! http://www.sciencetoymaker.org
Keep kids busy by teaching with everyday experiences: http://www.bornlearning.org/

Linda, Ruth & Loretta

The Sanchez Sisters Honor their MOM in their New BOOK!
Linda & Loretta Sanchez have made history in Congress not only by being the first women of any relation to serve in Congress but in their determination to improve children's lives by active involvement in the issues vital to all families. I heard them speak candidly about the values and traditions instilled in them by their Mexican immigrant parents. They especially extolled the virtues of their MOM and her importance in their lives as a good example to her seven children! The two share about their dreams, struggles and accommplishments in the book they have written together, called "Dream In Color". I was so happy to meet them at Vroman's bookstore in Pasadena.
GREAT LADIES, GREAT BOOK!

THESE FUN Educational LINKS for Kids were Recommended by
Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez and Linda Sanchez:

NASA for KIDS!: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html
Library of Congress KIDS SITE:http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
Ben's Guide to Government: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Learn about the Presidents:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
Smokey the Bear: http://www.smokeybear.com/Everything you need to teach kids about Money and the Government: http://www.treasury.gov/about/education/Pages/default.aspx

One of the Great teachers I know,
(Mrs. Anne Hughes) said this profound truth:

"I believe there is no better education than learning to help others"

I agree! She kindly shared these links to her veritable treasure trove of resources:

click on the apple for Parent Resources:

and the image below for Student Resources:

Plus these great links for teachers: Economic Resources for K-12 Teachers:
http://www.purechecks.com/economic-resources-for-k-12-teachers.htmlPLUS! Learning about the national debt, etc:
http://www.onlinefinancedegree.com/resources/finance-lessons-learning-about-the-national-debt/

Thanks, ANNE! You're TOPS!

If you think business is boring, think again. Here's a WEALTH of FREE Information to help kids start to think differently about how THEY can take charge of their Economic Future!
Thanks, Elizabeth, for sharing this link:

Thanks, TORI, for sharing this link:


TELL YOUR KIDS: "Be SMART! Don't WAIT! Start NOW to plan for retirement!"

Need to be more technically saavy? LISA, An outstanding teacher shared these FABULOUS sites with everything to help you say, "I can do that!"

FREE Technology Tutorials for ALL! Photoshop! Excel! Multimedia!	Skillbuilders for Kids and Teachers

If you are a HOMESCHOOLER , or just want to be a better mom:
GO TO CHARLOTTE MASON's site FOR GREAT PRACTICAL TIPS on BEING MORE EFFECTIVE as your child's 'first' teacher

You can EVEN get your FREE Ebook here, from Charlotte Mason!

Hold on - here are even More links (click on the images below!):

CHECK OUT RICK MORRIS':

Rick Morris has ALL KINDS of USEFUL stuff to use in the classroom!

Also here's a good one - check out The BETTER Behavior WHEEL!

(invented by a creative MOM) works on PC's only(not macs, yet, sorry!)

How's this for a great idea?

"Used by thousands of parents and students, Tutorhunt provides a completely free service for both tutors and students to locate each other. " (in the UK!)

Empowering Parents – a parenting blog, email newsletter and expert articles that deal with the toughest behaviors kids exhibit, including back talk, verbal and physical abuse, sibling rivalry, risky behavior online, and acting out behavior stemming from ADHD, ADD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Empowering Parents has a wealth of ideas to help you. You can get a FREE newsletter by signing up at their site. Click here to see a sample. You'll be glad you did! James Lehman, MSW tells his story in one of their newsletters here: THIS one is AMAZING! In it he talks about his life, his new book, and the hard-won lessons he discovered growing up as a defiant, acting-out child. From being abandoned in a basement as an infant, to a life of crime and drug addiction in his teens, learn how James transformed his life—and how he’s teaching parents across North America to do the same thing with their own children. This is another great newsletter that ADDRESSES KIDS WHO FIGHT, and THE DEFIANT AGRESSIVE CHILD. Great articles for every parent.

FOR Real answers to BIG Problems, check out Total Focus, above, invented by James Lehman, MSW

Your kids are SO important. Don't give up. Try Everything. Don't EVER stop working to get through.
Abe Lincoln said, "You can't fail if you don't quit" ! He had several nervous breakdowns before he became president, but HE didn't quit either!

MORE great links with help for Drug Use and Domestic Abuse, below:
Thanks, TORI, for sharing this link:

KEEP YOUR KIDS OFF DRUGS NOW!

I know parents want to keep their kids from experimenting with Drugs, but smart young people want to help, too. One great student, Ashley, did some research on her own and shared the site below that has resources on drug and alcohol prevention and help for those who have no where to turn -Thanks, Ashley!

http://www.addiction411.com/teaching-kids-about-drugs-and-alcohol/

Here are Links to PREVENT ABUSE and protect yourself and your children:

How to know if you are being abused, and what to do about it:
Domestic Abuse hotlines: NDVH and Helpguide: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
- Nowhere to turn? The Sheepfold is a WONDERFUL Christian organization that helps mom's with kids: www.thesheepfold.org or call (877)743-3736
- For a safety plan and referral to a shelter: 24-hour hotlines to Domestic violence centers in West LA (310) 264-6644
- LA County: 1-800-978-3600

Are you hurting? 24 HR Support line - call -1-800-NEW-LIFE - http://www.newlife.com/

Domestic Abuse and Warning signs : 100's of Valuable SELF HELP TIPS FROM from Dr. Vijai Sharma, PhD psychologist: http://www.mindpub.com/selfhelp.htm

Know someone who may be a victim of abuse?

Go to THIS PAGE for the hotline LINKS and EMERGENCY phone #s

Click on the picture on the right to LEARN about the CYCLE of ABUSE and how to LEAVE --->

FIND GREAT BOOKS From these FOLKS on CHARACTER BUILDING TOPICS:

EDU DESIGNS character building media (books, DVD's): The Richest Kid in the Poor House, and more...
GREENLEAF PRESS A Non Profit Christian Book publisher with a 35% Discount on Retail Price, plus FREE shipping!

Check out these Great BOOKS:
Somebody's Always Hungry by Juliet Johnson
www.somebodysalwayshungry.com Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth http://bookstore.mysleepcenter.com/n_0449004023.htm Making the Terrible Two's Terrific, by John Rosemond
More books by John Rosemond DARE TO DISCIPLINE by Dr. James Dobson

If you don't take care of YOURSELF, who will be there to take care of your Kids?

HEALTH TIP: Don't 'DRY' before your time!

Dr. F. Batmanghelidj's amazing and breakthrough book, "The Body's Many Cries for Water"

Check this out - On Water and HEALTH: The Water Cure - You may not be sick -
you may be chronically Dehydrated! Secrets for Health and Wellness...
Water FAQ's: How to know how much is TOO much

MAFA is a friend organization helping children and the Arts!

Thank you to Jerry - for helping kids Succeed!

STRINGED INSTRUMENTS SERVICES - helping musicians and their instruments since 2002

Visit www. AMEN.com for amazing insight on how the brain is influenced by drugs alcohol and toxins. There's still hope to turn things around! You'll want to keep your kids off drugs, for sure!

I KNOW you'll want to read this!
Some great info from Dr. Mark Hyman's free newsletter:

BREAST CANCER - HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK

ALSO: “The UltraMind Solution” by Mark Hyman, M.D. has SECRETS of how HEALTHY Alternatives improve BRAIN HEALTH!

Dr.Mark Hyman also recommends:

Dr. Susan Lark 's advice - Just reading the articles gives a lot of information!

Help a child go from Greed to Gratitude with this book from

RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED:

I LOVE the Unique Hand made Jewelry by:

When you make a donation to Edu Designs, the Non-Profit I founded to help kids, I will send you NOT ONLYa free Portable Behavior Card, but a set of 4 Building Blocks of Character cards as WELL! Click on 'Thanks for Helping! Thanks for Caring' above for more info!

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