National Fatherhood Initiative
"Every man needs to know that however high his aspirations may be, however lofty a position he may attain, he will never have a greater duty or a more important title than 'dad'." This quote from George W. Bush appears on the opening web page of the National Fatherhood Initiative's site. The NFI aims to stimulate a society-wide movement to confront the growing problem of father absence, and is dedicated to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with involved, committed and responsible fathers in their lives. A non-profit, non-sectarian, non-partisan organization, the NFI conducts public awareness campaigns promoting responsible fatherhood; organizes conferences and forums; provides resource materials; publishes a quarterly newsletter; conducts research on fatherhood; disseminates information to men who want to become more effective fathers. Visitors to his site can find conferences and events on fatherhood; read articles with parenting advice, and the Fatherhood Today Newsletter; meet and interact with others who have similar interests; and read special reports such as the Fatherhood and TV Report. http://www.fatherhood.org/

Mother Goose
MotherGooseStories.com is an online resource for family events, with activities for children and their parents. There is a big collection of traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes. This page is designed to be a commercial-free space where parents can acquaint their children with the Internet while teaching them to read. The parents' section of the site is updated weekly with community events, product recalls, children's book reviews, toy reviews, relevant news stories, and more. http://www.mothergoosestories.com/

Merpy.com
This delightful children's website features the animated adventures of Merpy, Jeremy Dragonfly, their friends the Monsters, and more. The site makes imaginative use of Flash technology, but also includes no-plugin versions of all features. There are stories in both English and Spanish, with holiday features such as New Year's greetings in many languages, and Merpy Monster email Valentines. http://www.merpy.com

Parents With Nannies
This site is a resource for parents and nannies with information on every aspect of nanny employment including finding a nanny, job interviews, living arrangements, work agreements, au-pairs, childcare approaches, and even NannyPay software. Parents and nannies can place notices here for free. Other features are a bookstore; monthly excerpts from a featured author; an "Ask the Experts" page; and a free monthly ezine. http://www.4Nanny.com

The Kids' Domain
These colorful pages have the kids' winter holiday season in mind. Kids can celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa here with games, crafts, puzzles, pictures to color, books and stories, recipes, and more. Kids can also send ECards to their friends and get PC and Mac downloads for children. http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/winter/index.html

Kidtastic
Kidtastic is a great place for a kid to wander around for hours of fun. The site is set up like a little city, with a town hall, shops, a carnival, a schoolhouse, and more. A computer center has PC and Mac tech support for kids. There is a theater that shows movies, and an arcade with games and puzzles. In the apartment complex, each kid can pick an apartment, furnish it with favorite items, and get to know the other residents from around the world. Kids can get creative in the art and music centers, and talk to historic famous people in the museum. There are special children's versions of Netscape and Internet Explorer available for download here, and kids can get free personalized email addresses too. http://www.kidtastic.com

We-Blocker Free Internet Filtering Software
Here parents can download a free, easy-to-use Internet filtering program which will enable them to control and monitor their children's access to the Web. The software gives parents the option of customizing the type of viewing material that is available to each member of the household, and of keeping a history of what sites are visited. Blocking criteria are divided into seven categories: pornography, violence, drugs and alcohol, weaponry, hate speech, gambling, and adult subjects. The software is continuously updated to keep up with the rapid growth of the Internet, and is provided to users free of charge. According to one of We-Blocker's promoters, "The purpose of We-Blocker is to protect the community, especially children, from the negative effects of the Internet without detracting from its positive educational and entertainment value." http://www.we-blocker.com

Funschool.com
This site has Java-based educational games for children in preschool through sixth grade. The games are fun, help develop basic math and language skills, and introduce the kids to computers. Sensitive to a child's short attention span, the site has things to watch and do while the games are loading. The games are designed to engage children's minds as well as their hands and eyes, and are sorted by age group. There are parent areas as well, but the games are child-friendly, so although parents may enjoy getting involved, a child can navigate the site without help. http://www.funschool.com

Take a Historical Walk Down the Aisle with WeddingChannel.com
WeddingChannel.com invites you to attend the biggest weddings of the past, from Priscilla and Elvis Presley and Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt to Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. This multimedia history site highlights famous weddings that had an impact on the times, including the weddings of Dale Evans and Roy Rogers, May Britt and Sammy Davis Jr., and Yoko Ono and John Lennon. The site has an interactive wedding history quiz and a humorous look at the evolution of wedding etiquette. In addition, a collection of millennial bridal fashions shows visitors how fashion and customs have changed. WeddingChannel.com has everything to help couples plan a wedding, including personal wedding pages, online travel planning, local business directories, a database of bridal fashions, and a bridal registry. There is advice for the groom, the best man, bridesmaids, and others playing a role in the wedding, and help planning showers, parties, the rehearsal, the reception, and the honeymoon. You can also get tips here on etiquette, catering, accessories, gifts, invitations, music, photography, legal documents, and everything else related to the wedding. http://www.weddingchannel.com/thenandnow

Camp-A-Roo
If you want to go camping or hiking with a child, this is the website for you! This camping site specializes in family camping, road trips, and short hikes. These experienced parents and park employees share tips for camping with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, 6-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds, teens, and pets. Find out about what to pack, how to stock the first aid kit, car preparation, camping rules, water safety, drinking water, wildlife, seasonal camping, low impact camping, and high altitude camping. You can learn here how to entertain the kids with camp gifts and crafts projects, games, scavenger hunts, and delicious campfire recipes. There are reviews and ratings of camping locations throughout the United States, maps showing State Parks and National Forests, and phone numbers to tourism and visitor centers across the USA. In addition there are hundreds of recreation links, including camping tools, gear, outdoor books, and clothing; a camping screen saver; an interactive story, puzzles and games. A chat room and forum are available for sharing stories and know-how.


Miserly Moms
The goal of this website is to help moms who want to stay at home and spend more time with their families. There are tips and resources here for stay-at-home moms, work-at-home moms, single moms, and others who want to reorganize their lives to get more family time. Jonni McCoy was a successful businesswoman with a career in Silicon Valley. After her son was born, she wanted to be at home full-time with her children. Giving up a two-person income, her family had to learn how to stretch a dollar. Her two books, Miserly Moms - Living On One Income In A Two Income Economy, and Frugal Families - Making The Most Of Your Hard Earned Money! are available at the site. Other resources listed here are newsletters, websites, books, helpful software, and discussion lists.
http://www.miserlymoms.com

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