For Parents
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
This is a tracking system that encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school. Ransom Library is participating in this program with other Allegan County libraries, thanks to a generous grant from the Allegan County United Way and Volunteer Center. Pick up your packet today! OR create an account on the RDL page at READsquared.com and track your child’s progress online.
If you have questions about this program or need suggestions for good books to read to your preschool child, ask staff for assistance.
KidsHealth
This is a resource from KidsHealth for parents to help their kids deal with bullies. If your child is being bullied, you want to act to help stop it, if possible. You can help your child cope with teasing, bullying, or mean gossip, and lessen its lasting impact. And even if bullying isn’t an issue right in your house right now, it’s important to discuss it so your kids will be prepared if it does happen.
The Bully Project
The BULLY Project is the social action campaign inspired by the award-winning film BULLY. It sparked a national movement to stop bullying that is transforming kids’ lives and changing a culture of bullying into one of empathy and action.
PBS Kids
PBS.org is offering a collection of articles to help parents assist their children in coping with the changes brought about by the pandemic.
Sesame Street in Communities
Sesame Street in Communities offers resources for parents to help children grieve.
The Dougy Center
The Dougy Center offers resources that advise parents on how to support children and teens who have lost a loved one to COVD-19.
Kids & Teens Page
Visit our Kids & Teens page for a wealth of homework help resources for your child.
OnGuardOnline
Check out the FTC’s free online security tips and resources, and share with your friends, family, coworkers, and community.
NetSmartz
This site created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has links for parents, educators, law enforcement to find information for internet safety. Each page provides presentations and links to more information. This site also has a link for parents with teens and a special section just for kids.
US-CERT
(United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
Tips from the US Department of Homeland Security describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.
Parenting.com
The website of Parenting and Babytalk magazines.
Grow by WebMD
This site from WebMD covers popular hot topics in parenting and health.
Parents.com
A parent resource website by Parents magazine.
Planned Parenthood
Great source for tips on talking to children about the difficult-to-discuss aspects of growing up
