No one gave you a guidebook about how to be a parent? We don’t have all the answers but we can help you find the resources you need to be a better parent. Check out the links below to help your child with their homework assignment, develop healthy habits, safely navigate the Web, and develop a love of reading.
General Resources
Reading Levels
Choosing books on the right level can help boost children's confidence & reading skills. Search for books by Lexile or Guided Reading levels here!
Child Care Resources & Referral
Choosing good child care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. Includes links to: tips for selecting quality child care, how to navigate child care options, as well as access to the Health Department's provider search of licensed facilities.
Every Parent
Get tips & advice from local experts, personalized parenting news & connections to people who can help.
Tragic Events
A collection of web-sites to help parents talk to children about war & terrorism.
Zero to Three
Promotes the healthy development of our nation's infants & toddlers by supporting & strengthening families, communities & those who work on their behalf.
Internet Safety & Guidelines
Child Safety on the Internet
Simple rules for children to follow while using the Internet.
Navigating the 'Net with your Kids
Online brochure that gives parents information to help them navigate the internet with their children.
NetSmartz for Parents
Provides learning activities for parents to start discussing internet safety with children & teens. This educational safety resource is from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC).
Kids & Teen Health
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Includes online "Tips to Remember" covering various topics in asthma, allergy & immunology in both Spanish & English.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental & social health & well-being for all infants, children, adolescents & young adults.
Consumer Health Information Service
A selection of websites for kids & teens to learn more about health & safety issues.
KidsHealth.org
For parents, kids & teens from the medical experts at the Nemours Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to children's health & the largest physician practice delivering subspecialty pediatric care in the United States.
Education & Reading
Education in Florida
Official website of the Florida Department of Education.
Favorite Books
Find recommended books, as well as award-winners.
Florida Standards Assessment
Explore information about the Florida Standards Assessment test and how you can help your child prepare for it.
Home Schooling Resources
A wealth of resources to help parents who home school their children.
Lexiles
Frequently asked questions about lexiles, which test the reading levels of text and students.
Live Homework Help
Certified tutors help with math, science, social studies, and language arts. For Grades K - 12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Available every day from 12:00 pm-12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 2:00 pm-12:00 am.
The School District of Palm Beach County
Official website. Includes information on local schools, as well as the official school year calendar.
Reading Counts
An incentive-based reading program where students can read a book of interest, whether fiction or nonfiction, and then take a short quiz to test comprehension.
Great Reads for Parents
