Helpful Links/Resources
Links - Parenting
Gamer Dad Research is showing that inter-generational video game play builds parent/child relationships. This site follows up that research with online help for dads who want to play video games with their kids. Included are reviews, news and a variety of other resources for gaming dads. Connect With Kids The aim of this site is to help parents and educators help children. Each week they gather the freshest information from experts at universities, research organizations, hospitals, child advocacy groups, and parents and kids themselves. They present that information in video news and feature stories that are understandable, compelling and useful. HomeWord From Jim Burns, HomeWord seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generations. Includes daily radio shows, advice, resources and events. The online home of Dr. John Trent’s Center for Strong Families. The site helps visitors launch church and community-based family ministries to build strong, God-honoring and committed family relationships.
ParenTeen
This website is the home for ParenTeen Seminars. ParenTeen Seminars "equip parents to both understand and nurture their children in our constantly changing culture." You can also find out information on "Hurt - Inside the World of Today's Teenagers Seminar" based on the book of the same name from ParenTeen Seminars President, Chap Clark, Ph.D..
Girl Talk
Girl talk is a website designed to be "a guide for mothers and daughters to prevent underage drinking." The site encourages mothers and daughters to communicate with each other and to discuss the dangers of alcohol.
The Network on Transitions to Adulthood www.transad.pop.upenn.edu/index.htm Founded in 2000, this University of Pennsylvania organization examines the changing nature of early adulthood, and increased difficulty associated with transitioning from adolescence into the early adult years.