Resources
Local Community Resources
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Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: Free and confidential services: emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, and domestic violence education.
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Early Intervention Program (Birth to Three): This Snohomish County program develops individualized plans for children ages birth to three years old that have developmental delays and medical conditions.
Parenting
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Hand in Hand Parenting: A resource for parents to help nurture their connection with their child.
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Bundoo: A physician-driven pregnancy and parenting site with tips and articles on parenting infants to toddlers.
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Zero to Three: A resource for parents with children aged zero to three that ensures babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections critical to their well-being and development. Some of the topics include sleep, discipline, and fatherhood.
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PBS Parents: Information on child development and early learning and offers access to educational games and activities.
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Edutopia: Founded by George Lucas, Edutopia provides resources to help spark the creativity, inspiration, and ambition of students.
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Parent Trust: A parent resource that provides positive, real-world advice and solutions that work for today's problems and issues. Check out parenting tips, videos, fun family activities, and newsletters.
Literacy
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U.S. Department of Education: Helping your child become a reader which includes activities for children from infancy through age 6, a reading checklist, typical language accomplishments based upon age, and other ways to help your child develop literacy skills.
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The Imagination Tree: A blog by a primary school teacher who provides ideas for developmental learning activities through play and art.
Children and Media
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Common Sense Media: Reviews movies, games, apps, and more for kids, so parents can make informed decisions.
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PBS Parents: Find tips and strategies for raising children in a digital age. Includes the topics of TV & movies, video games, computers, and advertising.
Children and Youth Health
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Information on childhood trauma for parents, professionals, and educators.
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ACES Too High: News and information about Adverse Childhood Experiences.
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Apple Health for Kids: Washington State’s initiative to ensure all children in the state have health insurance. Find out about eligibility and apply for coverage.
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A service of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, offering a wide range of resources, information, and facts for parents.
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Above the Influence: Helps youth stand up to negative pressures, or influences.
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Stop Bullying: Information on what bullying is, who is at-risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying