The Character Education Partnership was founded by developmental psychologist, Thomas Lickona. The national organization is committed to developing civic virtue and moral character in our youth for a more compassionate and responsible society.
Highlights Vygotsky's ideas and interests. Includes many papers and discussion on: The Man and his Ideas; Vygotsky Compared to Others; Vygotsky in Practice; Vygotskian Concepts; Related Authors; and, Further Study on Vygotsky.
Includes a report on the mission and goals of the project. Contains reports from some of the following: the Center for In herited Disease Research; ethical, legal and social implications of the research; genomic and genetic resources; workshops and conferences; and, a glossary of genetic terms. This is an informative site. You can actually listen to NIH experts explain each term in the glossary. The glossary includes an explanation of such terms as: gene therapy, Huntington's disease, diabetes, cloning, Parkinson's disease and much more.
A fetal health resource center. Provides information on prenatal development, primarily focusing on amniocentesis. Includes the world's first embryo images and 3D fetal portraits, as well as a discussion on chromosomes.
Frederick Leboyer, founder of the gentle birth method and the book Birth Without Violence, proposes a revolutionary way that mothers can begin doing Indian chanting to transform their pregnancy and childbirth experiences into a more spiritual experience. Chanting also produces a healthier, happier and calmer baby.
A new study suggests the typical angle at which most obstetricians position their patients may be sub-optimal for promoting healthy blood flow during childbirth.
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
A University of South Florida site that discusses the causes of infertility in men and women. The site includes a presentation of research findings of the impact of environmental impacts to the developing fetus. Among the many substances cited are: coffee, food additives, MSG, plastics, nutrasweet, alcohol, food additives, cosmetic chemicals, job occupations, cigarettes, pesticides, vehicle exhaust, geographic locations, and more.
This site explains how exposures to certain toxicants might result in adverse effects on reproductive health. It also includes a pdf that can be downloaded with the information.
Presents discussion of in vitro fertilization techniques with pictures of oocytes, sperm and embryos. You can also take a tour of the IVF lab and see an embryologist at work.
Mesothelioma which is commonly referred to as asbestos cancer, is an aggressive cancer caused primarily by the inhalation of dangerous asbestos fibers. The disease attacks the mesothelium, a protective, two-layered membrane that covers the internal organs of the body including the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. Between these layers, the cells produce fluid, which allows easy movement of the heart and lungs within the chest cavity. The layer that covers the lungs is called the pericardium, which is where pericardial mesothelioma is known to occur. The peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity. Mesothelium also lines the male and female reproductive organs.
A site about prenatal development and infancy. Includes discussions on getting pregnant, prenatal tests, fetal development, birth and labor, infertility, among other topics.
Includes a discussion about what expecting mothers should be doing? Research is included from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, the March of Dimes, the University of Maryland, and Tufts University. Discusses required diet and vitamin supplements needed to aid in fetal development.
A site about prenatal diagnosis. Includes a discussion of prenatal diagnostic procedures of: chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, ultrasound, and a report on the risks of pregnant women drinking tap water.
A site developed by the Global Maternal Child Health Association and Waterbirth International Research. Includes an overview of the gentle birth method of water birth. Includes information and an explanation on water birth and the types, birth stories, a list of references and related links.
Includes a section on pregnancy and baby care and development and behavior for ages 1 to 3. There is a discussion on health, immunizations, fathering, taming your toddlers, temper tantrums, and more.
Discusses building baby's intelligence - why infant stimulation is important during the first 3 years of life. Includes resources and articles on: how babies learn to listen, critical windows of opportunity, child's play and brain development, fertile minds, the importance of early brain development and more.
Recent findings are reviewed on the developmental theory of synaesthesia. The theory states that all human neonates have synaesthesia (one sense triggering another) by about 4 months of age. The senses become modularized and babies loose this ability.
The national organization is dedicated solely to infants, toddlers, and their families. Headed by recognized experts in the field, it provides technical assistance to communities, states and the federal government. The site includes a section for parents and professionals among other resources.
This organization provides data for optimal physical, mental, and social health for all children. The site provides links to publications, professional educational sources and current research.
This is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals devoted to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children from birth to age 8. Includes resources for parents and a list of accredited centers. Also includes a wealth of information on such topics as SIDS, self-esteem, building positive relationships, automobile safety learning through olay, guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices.
NACD is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. Includes research and articles on such topics as ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, minimal brain dysfunction, accelerated programs for the gifted. Site also includes a new study on the role of short-term memory on academic achievement. Also includes articles published from the Journal of the National Academy for Child Development on such topics as food sensitivity, sensory deprivation, child management, ADD and many more.
An outline of the UN human rights treaty. Includes description on international standards for children's civil, political, economic, cultural and social rights.
Provides international reports on children's news, recent UNICEF publications, statistics on women and children worldwide, as well as other global children's rights information.
Child development theory, programming and parenting data, and research can be found on this site of the Consultative Group. it is dedicated to the improvement of conditions of young children at risk.
Details the daily lives of parents and other caregivers who are striving - in the face of war, poverty, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic - to protect the rights and meet the needs of young children.
Information on hearing, understanding, and talking by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes developmental milestones from birth to 5 years.
A site at the University of Chicago dedicated to advancing research on early childhood development.The site includes the research of Susan Goldin-Meadow on children and gesturing. Major research areas of the initiative include: academic achievement, brain development, cognition, language, maternal factors in development, neurological disorders and social programs.
A site developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Through toys, children learn about their world, themselves and others. This site helps you to understand the importance of play and how to choose the correct structure and toys for play.
Funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Looks at early childhood transitions. Includes a network of experts from diverse fields. Major areas of research includes: continuity and transitions, context, psychological processes, diversity and intervention. Includes a section on "For Kids and Families," with links to fun sites for children. ** Link No longer Available. You can purchase the report on amazon.com at: http://www.amazon.com/Developmental-Pathways-Through-Middle-Childhood/dp/0805851992
A joint project of the Corporation for National Service, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Shows a developmental milestone chart on language development from infancy through childhood. Also takes you to another Chart outlining activities to help children learn language.
An overview of allergies that children may acquire. Provides pointers on potential problem spots for children with allergies and tips to help children and their parents effectively manage allergies.
A national public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a top priority for our nation. Includes resources and research on parenting, stages of development, child care, brain facts and more.
This is an ERIC clearinghouse on elementary and early childhood education. The site contains resources related to many controversial issues faced by parents raising children in contemporary society.
Children Now focuses on improving conditions for children who are poor or at risk. Articles include information on education, the influence of media, health, and security.
Site provides overview of institute's mission, research publications, etc. Conducts and supports laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations. Includes the Cochrane Neonatal Colloborative Review Group with a host of research articles on neonatal development. See new releases of research findings under "News & Events."
Investigates the development of learning processes in children and adults. Mission is to understand and enhance learning, thinking and creativity in the arts and other disciplines for individuals and institutions.
Provides extensive information on 28 areas of giftedness, including identifying gifted children, gifted children with disabilities, models of best practices, longitudinal studies, and much more.
Discusses the positive advantages of dyslexia. Includes information on dyslexia and the Davis training methods for overcoming learning problems, worldwide centers for correction, forums for networking, articles and reports on different learning styles, educational approaches, and guides for teachers and parents.
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons who are autistic through advocacy, public awareness, education and research.
Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don’t like.’” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
July 2010 -- Marc Weisskopf, assistant professor of environmental and occupational epidemiology, discusses a study that finds children exposed to higher levels of pesticides known as organophosphates could have a higher risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (2:02)
Many topics and facts for families, public health, and clinical practice. Reports on emotional, behavioral and cognitive development of infants, children and adolescents.
Contains information on child and adolescent family problems, mental conditions and disorders, suicide prevention, guidelines for parents, how to deal with traumas and disasters.
A practical research-based information site from the nation's leading universities. Contains information on early childhood, school-age children, teens, parents and families, and community.
A compendium of sites on mental health issues for parents, the lay public,educators and other professionals dealing with children and adolescents. Includes topics on mental, physical and sexual abuse, adolescent development, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders, grieving, stress, suicide, and other support issues.
The site of the John D. and Catherine T. Mac Arthur Foundation, Research Network on Successful Mid life Development. The research project is based at Harvard University and its purpose is to identify the major biomedical, psychological and social factors impacting middle adulthood, spanning 40 to 60+ years of age.
Dedicated to studying the psychology of adult development and aging this division provides links to research guides, laboratories, instructional resources and other related areas.
A site developed by Lynn Peters Adler, J.D. - a lawyer - who has devoted her career to the concerns of centenarians, longevity, and positive aging. The site includes "Centenarians This Millennium," where she interviews many Centenarians. These are very strong, healthy and active people, ranging in age from 100 years and over. The site also has much information on centenarians, book excerpts, stories, tributes, etc. Includes a centenarian registry where you can include the names of people you know 99 years of age or older. A great site!
A site at the National Institutes of Health. Includes mission statement and extra mural programs on the biology of aging, the behavioral and social research program, neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging, geriatrics program and related sites.
Contains a wide variety of information on program and policy related materials, demographics and other statistical data related to the health, economic and social status of older Americans. Includes an extensive set of links to other related sites on the Internet.
Contains articles on biomedical ethics and issues of euthanasia. Includes recent articles, ancient concepts, legal and legislative information, selected philosophical literature, links and a search engine.
A site devoted to Dr. Jack Kervorkian, inventor of the "suicide machine." Dr. Kervorkian is now serving a prison sentence for assisting with the deaths of terminally ill patients wishing to die. The site includes a mailing address for those who wish to correspond with Dr. Kervorkian.
Information on planning for a peaceful death. This is the oldest and largest right to die organization in the US The Hemlock Society believes that people who wish to retain their dignity and choice at the end of life should have the option of a peaceful, gentle, certain, and swift death in the company of their loved ones.