This website was produced in whole or in part with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Parental Information and Resource Center program, under Grant # 84.310A.  The content herein does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education, any other agency of the U.S. government, or any other source.

For Parents: Middle School
 

1. Know How To Go (knowhow2gonebraska.org)
A website designed to support middle and high schools students, and their parents, in knowing how to prepare for college. Information is available in both English and Spanish.
2. Fatherwork (fatherwork.byu.edu)
Offers inspiring and encouraging stories about fathering in a variety of challenging circumstances. Intended for use by fathers and family professionals.

3. Kids Health (kidshealth.org)
Provides the latest information on physical, mental and emotional health for kids, teens and parents. Features articles on: general health, infections, emotions and behavior, growth and development, nutrition and fitness, pregnancy and newborns, positive parenting, first aid and safety, medical problems, medical care and the health care system, and newsroom—latest news on kids health issues.
4. Nebraska Extension Publications (ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic)
This site offers a variety of helpful information under Family Life heading. Categories include: Preschool, Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, Adulthood and Aging, Relationships, Management, Parenting.
5. Parenting Information (parentinginformation.org)
This site offers relevant information regarding mental health and mental illness and resources for parents.
6. U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml)
The U.S. Department of Education offers useful information to parents, including tips on supporting your child’s learning.
7. Nebraska State Education Association (nsea.org/parents/articles/index.htm)
This link provides helpful information for Nebraska parents, including a variety of articles on public schools.
8. National PTA (pta.org/)
As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) provides tools for parents to help their children be successful students.
9. KidsHealth for Parents (kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/bullies.html)
Information on bullying.
10. Family Education (familyeducation.com)
A website for parents dedicated to children’s learning. Links include: Ages and Grades, Activities, News and Hot Topics, School Help, Parenting Challenges, Special Needs, Family Finance, What Works, Expert Advice, Message Boards. Weekly online newsletters covering these topics available through this site.