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Ensuring a Great Start
for Jackson's Children

Director:

  

Parent Liaison:

Sheri Butters

  

Jeanette Lamphere

(517) 784-4800

  

(517) 206-2531

sbutters@caajlh.org

  

greatstartparents@live.com
 
 
 
     

Resources

Raising a child is a hard job and you need all the help you can get. That's why we've compiled some of the greatest resources on the internet in one spot to provide you with the answers you need.

There are also fun web sites for your child to visit, that will promote language and skill development.

Resources for Parents

General Web Sites for Parents

< Born Learning

< Child.com

< Choosing a School

< DHS Safe Sleep

< Encyclopedia on Early Childhood

Development

< FamilyEducation.com

< Get Ready to Read

 Boy at computer

< HealthyChildren.org

< Helping Children Learn to Read

< Institute for Educational Leadership

< Jackson Magazine

< Jackson YMCA

< Kids Count

< National Black Child Development Institute

< National Center for Education Statistics

< Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquincy Prevention

< Parenting.org

< Promising Practices Network

< Proud Fathers - Local Jackson Initiative

< READY Early Learning Program

< School Entrance, Attendance & Grade Promotion Policies

< SMILE Program

Child Care Resources

< Child Care Checklist

< 4 Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care

< Family, Friends, and Neighbor Providers

< Great Start Community Resource Directory

< Understanding Children: What Type of Child Care is Best for

My Situation

Playing and Activities

< 5 Steps to a Happier Baby: The Key to Early Learning

< Ages and Stages

< Family History Project Ideas

< Fun & Games with Songs

< How Does Play Encourage Literacy?

< Kids Basics

< Test Your Knowledge: Are You Baby Smart?

Video Resources

< Be Patient With Yourself

< Comforting Your Baby Builds Trust

< Give Your Crying Baby Love and Attention

< Help for Parents

< Predictable Routines for You and Your Baby

< Supporting and Encouraging Your Baby

< Talking and Singing to Your Baby

< Talking with Your Baby Really Matters

< Watching Your Baby's Cues

< What Can My Newborn Baby See?
 

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For Kids Only

Preschool Age Children

< ABC Home Preschool

< Fisher-Price Online Games & Activities

< First School Preschool Activities and Crafts

< Fun-Attic Preschool Activities

< Fun with Spot

< Kaboose Fun School

< Preschool Activity Box

< Lego Preschool Fun Zone

< Mother Goose

< Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

< Nick Jr.

< Noggin

< Playhouse Disney

< Wholesome Toddler Food

Older Kids

< Kids Games 4 U

< Michigan Historical Museum Kids Stuff

< PlayKidsGames.com

< White House Kids

< Yahoo Kids

  
   

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