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I do a lot of research and have found a wealth of worthwhile information on the world wide web.  Here are a few sites worth sharing. If you have resources that are worth sharing I would love to hear from you. 
Remember: My door is always open.

Study Aides - These are good sites for help with understanding what you read. Do not use these sites instead of reading your books. They are meant to provide a guide, NOT to provide a substitute for reading! www.sparknotes.com
www.bibliomania.com
www.gradesaver.com
www.cliffnotes.com
www.bookrags.com
www.pinkmonkey.com.
 
Language Resources - French or Spanish giving you trouble? Try these sites. www.french.about.com
www.spanish.about.com
 
Tutoring Services - Find out if your child needs a tutor or tutoring service.  Also learn what to look for in a tutor and what options may work best for you both.

Study Skills - The following are good sites to help you with communication skills, stress, and improving memory and study skills.

www.educationalgateway.com/tutoring/tutor.asp




www.mindtools.com, www.queendom.com, www.dartmouth.edu/admin/acskills/#study
 

College Resources - So you want to go to college? Well, these are good sites to access. Have fun surfing and finding just the right place. Some of these sites will also give you help with and links to taking SATs. www.collegeview.com
www.petersons.com
www.collegeexpress.com
www.usnews.com
www.ivywise.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.princetonreview.com

 
Financial Resources - You are worried you will not have enough money for college; take a deep breath and these sites can help you. www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com 

 
Parenting - These sites will give you tons of information about parenting. Enjoy! www.parenthood.com
www.loveourchildrenusa.org
www.parenting.org
www.teenagertoday.com
 
Teacher Resources - This site is filled with free downloads and excellent software guaranteed to make your teaching much easier.
 
www.baggetta.com
Drugs, Alcohol, Eating Disorders - These sites give super information about drug and alcohol abuse and eating disorders. Good reads for kids and parents. www.mirror-mirror.org
www.nedic.ca
www.troubledwith.com
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.drugrehabinfo.us
www.kidshealth.com
www.aa.org
 
Depression - Depression hurts, but it can be helped, so reach out. www.depression.com
www.psycom.net/depression.central.children.html
www.athealth.com
 

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