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Parenting - General Resources
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The Internet and its resources may
contain material of a controversial nature. It is the responsibility
of parents and legal guardians to determine what information is
appropriate for their children. As with other library materials,
parents and legal guardians are encouraged to monitor and supervise
their children's Internet use. The Palm Beach County Library System
is not responsible for the content.
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Bibliography of Parenting
Books @ your library
These recommended books on
parenting can be obtained at your local Palm Beach County
Library location. The titles and authors are linked directly
to the library catalog.
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Child Advocacy of Palm Beach County
At Child Advocacy, we believe that
most adults are inclined to help children, to keep them safe
and promote their development. Includes local links.
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Family Central Inc.
Choosing a good child care arrangement is one of the most
important decisions you will make for your child. Includes links to: the State Licensing Site and Child Care
Locator, Tips for Selecting Quality Child Care, as well as
Subsidized Child Care Qualifying Criteria.
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Helping Children
Deal with Tragic Events in the News
A collection of web sites to help parents talk to children about war
and terrorism.
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New Residents' Guide
New to Palm Beach County? Look here for useful links to housing, employment,
tax information and more.
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Resources for Children and Families
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
develops and offers many practical and fun resources for
children and their parents and caregivers.
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Toy Guidelines from the Federal Citizen Information Center
Discover the importance of play in your child’s learning and
development. Suggests toys for different ages. |
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Zero to Three
Zero to Three's mission is to
promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and
toddlers by supporting and strengthening families,
communities, and those who work on their behalf.
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Palm Beach County Parenting
Warmline
Parenting Solutions - A Phone Call
Away: 1-800-423-3333.
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, in
collaboration with Girls & Boys Town National Hotline, provide
short term crisis counseling, referral to local resources, and
emergency intervention as needed. It operates 24 hours a
day, seven days a week with highly trained, skilled and
professional counselors. Problems routinely dealt with
include, but are not limited to, family conflicts, suicide,
pregnancy, abuse, running away, and alcohol/drug addiction. |
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