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Resources

Power Paren-T-een Tips! (http://www.imageofsuccess.com/pp.htm) The mission of "Paren-T-een Tips" is to share with parents strategies that will help them get through the temporary tough times of the infamous Teenage years.

National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) (www.pta.org) - Reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

At After School Snacks their goal is to support you in the lifelong work of parenting. Whether you are a mom, dad, nanny, grandparent, teacher, or other caregiver, you know that nurturing and nourishing children is one of the most important - and challenging! - roles you will ever experience.

The Skillman Center for Children Resource Center at Wayne State University is a collection of books and videotapes focused on issues that children and families face. Parents, families, and community organizations can borrow materials, including videos, for no fee. Call (313) 872-7166 or visit the website.

Detroit Parent Network (www.detroitparentnetwork.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping parents improve the personal and educational outcomes for their children. We help parents become well-informed, equipped and connected to make good decisions about raising and educating their pre-school and school-age children.

Detroit Kids (www.detroitkids.org) is a directory of programs that provide help and activities to children, youth and families n Detroit.

The Youth Sports and Recreation Commission (http://www.ysrc.org), an initiative of the Skillman Foundation since 1995, networks with a variety of organizations and volunteers to enhance the quality and quantity of programs and services during non-school hours for the positive development of youth in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.

The Detroit Public Library (www.detroit.lib.mi.us) is the largest library system in the State of Michigan. The Main Library and its 23 neighborhood branches make it one of the most valuable and accessible public institutions in Metropolitan Detroit.

Publications
Child Magazine (www.child.com): Child magazine gives you invaluable information and inspiring ideas for raising kids with smarts and style.

African American Family and Metro Parent Magazines (www.metroparent.com): Parenting news for Metro Detroit families.

Health
Keep Kids Healthy (www.keepkidshealthy.com): While not meant to replace your doctor's advice, this site offers information on common adolescent issues like acne and sleep problems, and an index of diseases and conditions.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (www.ld.org): Learning disability definitions, terms, warning signs, and legal rights, plus tips for parents on helping children succeed in school.

Family Life
American Library Association: Resources for Parents, Teens and Kids (www.ala.org/parents/index.html): Learn how to explore the Internet with your family using the Librarians's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids. Try the ALA's Teen Hoopla Internet Guide for Teens.

School Success
Detroit Public Schools: Will provide you with information on what is happening in schools, finding schools near you, and a wealth of other school related information.

Other Helpful Sites that include study tools and helpful articles.

• Scholastic Inc. (www.scholastic.com)
• Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org)
• National Urban League (www.nul.org)
• National Center for Family Literacy (www.famlit.org)
• Reach Out and Read (www.reachoutandread.org)
• U.S. Dept. of Education (www.ed.gov)