For Parents

The not-for-profit Earth's Kids educational website has been inspiring kids,
supporting parents and educators, and working for a brighter future
for all of Earth's Kids since 1999! (Learn More)

You have found our directory page for parents, teachers, and child care professionals!

To surf our broad array of resources use the Earth's Kids Directory, which is located below. Or, just browse the pop-up menu buttons above.

Don't forget to check out our Fun & Learning Pages for Kids for even more great ideas, including great websites, online games, worksheets, and more lesson plan ideas. Each page focuses on a different subject area such as science, dinosaurs, math, computers, wild animals, and etc. Perfect for homeschoolers, science fair projects, after school activities or for anyone who loves to learn.

If you are interested in teaching Environmental Science or getting kids involved with caring for our Earth, you'll also like the Earth's Kids Earth Day page and our special feature on Global Warming. Be sure to browse our News page for bulletins on new ways you can take action to create better laws and policies for the well being of Earth's kids -- both human and animal. Our Kids Can Change the World section has even more great links and ideas to help kids and adults get involved, give service, and make a difference.

Don't forget to visit the E. K. Bookshop for an outstanding selection of educational books. Science and nature, ethics and environmentalism, and of course parenting help -- it's all there.

For more information about this website, including our site structure, history, goals, and more, don't miss About this Website.

Got questions? Send us some email! We'll be happy to help you find what you're looking for!

Attention Central California Families: Don't miss our Places To Go with Kids guide pages! Great ideas for fun and educational family outings in the greater central California region!

News Flash!
Earth's Kids Updates Places to Go With Kids to include Contra Costa County
1/15/2009

Help us grow this newest addition to the Earth's Kids guide with your suggestions and reviews!

Look for more fun, education, and local volunteer opportunities for families right here!

See more Earth's Kids News!

Child Advocacy

How to be a Child Advocate in your daily life (& support the efforts of others who are advocates). Info on child abuse, foster parenting, political and environmental action, and more!

Positive Discipline & Limit Setting

Reliable tips and methods for setting healthy limits, and handling tantrums, aggression, and sibling rivalry!

Play: Pointers for Parents

Daycare Tips for Parents

How to select the right babysitter or daycare provider. Sites to help you locate a licensed caregiver in your area.

Teaching Empowerment

How to teach kids the skills and concepts that will guide them through the toughest moments that life will dish out. How to empower them with hope, confidence, and the ability to realized their dreams.

Potty Training

Comprehensive and practical advice for any stage in the process. Includes help with night time accidents and chronic bedwetting.

Cooking with Kids

Fun and easy recipes that older kids can make themselves. Great cooking projects to do with preschool kids.

Kids & Sleep Issues

How to develop bed time routines that work
-- and how to cope in the meantime!

Kids Fun & Leaning Pages!

You'll find lots of links, work sheets, and info to educate kids in a variety of curriculum subjects -- or to simply enjoy for yourself!

Kids Nutrition

What to do about picky eaters, food jags and cravings, childhood obesity, and eating disorders.

Inner Balance

How to keep your cool, and your sanity, in the high pressure world of work and parenting.

Holiday Fun & Learning

Even more curriculum ideas, themed to various seasons and holidays.

Kids Health & Safety

Even more information about children's health issues, including important safety tips, information about infectious diseases, and what to do when your baby is sick.

Play Groups
& Social Support

Find playgroups, chat rooms, advice boards and more!

Places To Go With Kids

Helpful tips on traveling with kids, plus great ideas for outings in California -- especially in the Bay Area.

The Spiritual Path

Interfaith web resources.

Helping Kids to Become Better Readers	The HomeSchool Page Homeschooling resources and information -- including how to get started and how to satisfy the legal issues.	Materials & Supplies Where to shop for books, supplies, equipment, and furnishings for your classroom, daycare, or for a juicier home environment Includes things to make!
Dealing with Diversity Teaching tolerance, celebrating our uniqueness, and understanding where we've come from.	Child Development Find great links, articles, and books to help you get a firm foundation in the basics of child development. Know what limits are reasonable for a toddler. Make your lesson plans more age appropriate. Find out how to promote healthy development in brain and body!
"Special Needs" Children Working with & nurturing kids with disabilities and developmental challenges -- for parents, teachers, and caregivers.	Toddler Fun Great online fun for little ones, plus links to more Earth's Kids ideas for keeping them busy -- and content!	Professional Development For Teachers & Caregivers N.A.E.Y.C. N.E.A....and more.
The Science of Handwashing Keep your kids healthy by encouraging better hand washing techniques. Surf this section for bubble science, soap making, germ facts, and more.	More Curriculum Ideas Links and information to inspire and round out curriculum for a variety of age groups.	Just For Child Care Providers Childcare regulations in your state, helpful tips, plus help with record keeping and more.

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