"Giving Your Child a Good Start in School"
Beginning school is often a time of excitement and anxiety for both children and parents. This guide walks parents through at-home activities which will prepare their children for schoolroom experiences. The manual also offers parents guidance on how to select a quality program that will foster their child's growth. 12pp.
This publication, and others, is available from:
National Black Child Development Institute
1023 15th St., NW, St. 600
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 387-1281
(202) 234-1738 Fax
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"Parent Power in the Migrant Education Program: How to Make a Difference"
Guide for parents, school officials, community workers, and others outlining the rights and responsibilities of parents with children enrolled in the Title I Migrant Education Program. Text is in both English and Spanish.
This publication, and others, is available from:
National Council of La Raza
810 First Street, NE
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-1380
(202) 289- 8173 Fax |
"Parent Communication Tips"
Scholastic, Inc., an early childhood development organization, offers these valuable tips for parents that include practical information about many issues of concern to families, such as health and safety, nutrition, and how children learn through play. Scholastic also offers series on Teacher tips and Director Tips. Spanish resources are also available.
For information on these, or more of Scholastic's resources, contact:
Scholastic, Inc.
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-6100
(800) 325-6149
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"Potluck"
Asparagus soup to zucchini casserole- never was the alphabet more appealing! A glorious feast results as children of various countries show up with the delicious potluck offerings of foods of their cultures. This unobtrusive nutrition lesson is also a study of cultural differences. 32pp. Ages 3-6.
This book, and others, is available from:
The Book Lady, Inc.
8144 Brentwook Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO (7323)
(314) 644- 3252
(314) 644- 6238 Fax
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"Selecting Day Care for Your Child" Video
Developed with the help of childhood education specialists, this video will help parents formulate and answer the numerous questions that should be considered before placing a child in day acre. Covers all the bases: child readiness .. types of available day care options.. importance of care provider training .. indoor/outdoor safety.. and more.. child-to-staff policies.. child health issues.. and more. Also includes a seven minute segment for parents to understand and avoid possibilities of child abuse. A handy, printed "checklist" helps parents consider all their options before interviewing prospective day care faculties. 70 min. VHS. #4662.
For a copy of this video, or for a catalog of additional resources, contact:
Child Welfare League of America 440 First Street, NW, Ste. 310
Washington, DC 20001-2085
(908) 225-1900
(908) 417- 0482 Fax |
"Nutrition and Childhood lead Poisoning Prevention: A Quick Reference Guide for Health Providers"
This publication from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau gives recommendations on how to help prevent lead poisoning in your child through good nutrition. It also has a companion Nutrition and Lead Bibliography for further research into the topic. The Bureau also offers other materials on child care, health, safety, and nutrition.
Single copies of the reference guide are available at no charge from:
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
8201 Greensboro Dr.
Suite 600
McLean VA 22102
(703) 821-8955
(703) 821-2098 Fax |