For Parents

Whether you're looking for information about education, recreational opportunities, parenting advice or local organizations that offer services to families, these links can lead you in the right direction. Information from national organizations is also available.

• Pittsburgh Public Schools Home Page
  The web site of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Includes calendars, information, and links to schools' web sites.



• Pennsylvania Department of Education
  Information for parents and educators in the state of Pennsylvania. Includes links to schools throughout the state as well as information on standardized testing in Pennsylvania.



• Beginning with Books
  A Pittsburgh-based literacy initiative. Be sure to check out their annual "Best Books for Babies" list!



• Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  Exhibits, programs and opportunities for play that nurture children's innate joy, creativity and curiousity



• Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library
  A cooperative organization that lends toys to parents and families!



• Pennsylvania Homeschoolers
  Information and resources for parents homeschooling their children in Pennsylvania.



• Pittsburgh Baby Zone
  A guide to parenting and pregnancy resources in the Pittsburgh area.



• Family Resources for Pittsburgh from About.com
  Links to information and sites for Pittsburgh families.

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• Connect for Kids
  Information for grownups who care about families and children from the Benton Foundation.



• Parents.com
  Parenting advice, information, and resources from the creators of Parents Magazine.



• Parent Soup
  Parenting advice and information from iVillage, with a focus on toddlers through teens.



• ParentsPlace
  Parenting advice and information from iVillage, with a focus on pregnancy, infants, and toddlers.



• Family Style Movie Guide
  Movie reviews and content ratings for parents.



• Publications for Parents
  Useful publications from the U.S. Department of Education, including "Helping Your Child Learn to Read."



• KidsHealth.org
  A project of the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media that gives doctor-approved health advice for kids, teens, and parents.



• KidSource Online
  An online community of parents, focusing primarily on health and educational issues.



• National Safekids Campaign
  Child safety information for parents, from product recall notices to laws and regulations.



• Single Parent Central
  A site with advice and information for single parents, by a single mother.



• About.com's Parenting Sites
  A comprehensive list of links and resources for parents.