Parent Resources: An Internet Pathfinder

INTRODUCTION

Being a parent is a 24-7 challenging job. Today, parents need to find useful sources of information in order to make the best decisions for all aspects of their children's development.

The Internet Pathfinder is intended to assist Head Start programs, their partners, and the larger Head Start community locate electronic resources for parents and those who work with them. Developed by the Head Start Information and Publication Center's Information Services and Web Development teams, the pathfinder was totally reevaluated and revised in January, 2003.

The pathfinder is a launch pad. It introduces a selection of the wealth of materials available on the Internet that can help parents guide their children's development .

The topics covered include:
     different types of Child Care and how to evaluate them
     the stages of Child Development
     techniques to support young children's Education
     resources to meet the challenges and joys of Fatherhood
     good Health practices
     what young children need for good Mental Health
     Parenting guides
     ways to insure young children's Safety
     identification of resources and services for children with Special Needs
     using computers and other Technology with young children.

The listing of the following resources should not be construed as being all inclusive. Nor, should the listing be interpreted to imply any Government endorsement or favoring of any organization, personnel, products, services, or activities of the private sector.

Questions or suggestions may be addressed to Nanette Lofaro at (202) 737-1030 or sent via e-mail to: nanettel@headstartinfo.org.