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2-1-1 CHILD CARE CT's comprehensive service that provides information & referrals for child care.

A TO Z HOME'S COOL HOMESCHOOLING SITE An online community with in-depth homeschooling information.

CARE 4 KIDS Care 4 Kids is a state assistance program which assists working parents, earning below average income, with the cost of childcare.

COVENTRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The web pages of the Coventry Public Schools.

CT HOMESCHOOL NETWORK CT's statewide homeschool support network.

FAMILY EDUCATION NETWORK Online magazine with tips for parenting little kids, kids, and teens.

HSLDA Home School Legal Defense Association. Offers support and information on laws affecting homeschoolers.

STEPS COLLABORATIVE The STEPS (Sharing Together Enriches Potential Success) Collaborative strives to increase the community's awareness about the importance of quality preschool education and offers resources and support to families as the first teachers of their children.

BALLARD INSTITUTE & MUSEUM OF PUPPETRY The collection includes hundreds of puppets donated by puppeteers and organizations who wish to see the art of puppetry preserved, studied and expanded.

COVENTRY REGIONAL FARMER'S MARKET Fresh organic, heirloom, and ethnic foods from local farms mingle with the works and wares of local artisans and the very best of Connecticut history.

ESSEX STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT The only steam train and riverboat connection in the country.

KIDSCT.COM Devoted to everything kids across Connecticut, all in one place.

MYSTIC AQUARIUM & INSTITUTE FOR EXPLORATION One of the nation's leading aquariums and home of famed ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard.

MYSTIC SEAPORT Living history museum consisting of a village, ships and 17 acres of exhibits depicting coastal life in New England in the 19th century.

NATHAN HALE HOMESTEAD Coventry home of the family of state hero Nathan Hale.

NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE Coordinated by the CT Department of Environmental Protection to encourage CT families and visitors alike to enjoy all the recreational resources and outdoor activities available in CT's state parks, forests and waterways.

PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Home to more than 11 million specimens and objects in anthropology, botany, zoology, paleontology, entomology, ornithology, and historical scienfiic instruments.

UCONN'S ANIMAL BARNS & DAIRY BAR Visit cows, sheep and horses, and eat some great homemade ice cream.

CTPARENTING.COM A great parenting resource sponsored by the Dept. of Children and Families.

PARENTHOOD.COM An exhaustive site covering numerous topics such as health, recipes, books, safety, product recalls, and many more.

PBS PARENTS Part of PBS Kids, this Parents' page offers advice on various issues relevant to your child, from Behavior and Development to Work and Family.

POSITIVE PARENTING ONLINE Dedicated to providing resources and information to help make parenting more rewarding, effective and fun!

TUFTS UNIVERSITY CHILD & FAMILY WEBGUIDE Expert reviewed sites about children and families.

ZERO TO THREE Offers a comprehensive interactive resource for parents and early childhood education professionals on healthy development of children ages zero to three.

HUSKY HEALTH The HUSKY Plan offers a full health insurance package for children and teenagers up to age 19, regardless of family income.

CT BIRTH TO 3 SYSTEM The mission of the Birth to Three System is to strengthen the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. This is a State of Connecticut program.

CT SAFE KIDS Connecticut State initiative containing articles and tips for parents and caregivers to reduce preventable injuries in children.

KIDS HEALTH Current information on kid's health concerns.

NETSMARTZ.ORG Games and activities to help children and teens stay safe on the Internet.

ALL ABOUT READING Scholastic's site about developing your child's love of reading.

BORN TO READ How to raise a reader from the American Library Association.

THE BEST KIDS BOOK SITE Booklists, suggestions for themed and seasonal activities and crafts, an inventory of finger plays, songs, and rhymes, as well as great links.

GET READY TO READ! Resources to help your preschooler get ready to learn to read.

GUYS READ Cool books for guys to read. Guys can vote for their favorite books too.

LITERACY TIPS FOR PARENTS PBS TV show Between the Lions provides parents with "Literacy Tips for the 10-Minute Parent." These tips include reading activities for the kitchen and bath time.

PLANET ESME Esme Raji Codell has many useful ideas on getting children to love reading and "this site exists with the goal of getting great children's books into the hands of great children."

READING ROCKETS Useful tips and ideas for raising a reader, including activites.