Resources For Further Investigation

Alternative Parenting Methods

www.naturalchild.org

The Natural Child Project

P.O.Box 1405

Bend, OR 97709

janhunt@naturalchild.org

a website that states "All children behave as well as they are treated!"

and I surely agree.There are many different topics explored here,

including alternative birthing methods, attachment parenting,

breastfeeding, child advocacy, homeschooling, and sleeping. They

also sell "Parenting Cards" which contain inspirational bits of

wisdom ( such as "look past the behavior. what is your child feeling?" )

and have a parenting advice line.

Brain Enhancement Tools

www.brain.com

What a website! There are brain tools to enhance creativity, memory,

learning and concentration, and to alleviate depression, and lower stress

levels---to name just a few! You'll find lots of information on various

brain conditions ( such as bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease,

dyslexia, and schizophrenia )and brain training programs applicable

to all stages of life, from birth, through professional life and

into the senior years.They also have IQ tests and brain games,

and an excellent newsletter called Brainstorm.

Child Development

www.childdevelopmentinfo.com

17853 Santiago Blvd. Suite 107-328

Villa Park, CA 92861

(714) 998-8617

Fax (714) 637-6957

webmaster@childdevelopmentinfo.com

contains info on ADD, autism, bedwetting, bipolar disorder, dyslexia,

Tourette's syndrome and much more. Plus they have homework help,

various newsletters and an extensive Family Shopping Mall with everything

you can imagine!

Hooked on Phonics/Hooked On Math

www.hookedonphonics.com

1-800-532-3607

I heartily recommend these products. I taught my son how to read at age

3 using their program, and found it fun, easy, and very effective. I have

known parents who have used it for remedial reading as well, and they saw

a great improvement in their child's skills in under four weeks.

Math Anxiety

www.mathmatters.net/mathanx.htm

Fax (925) 377-7203

info@mathmatters.net

a great website that busts the myths surrounding math and the skills

needed to master it.

www.mathpower.com

Professor Freedman's Math Help

mathprof@philly.infi.net

a website geared for the college student who has math anxiety. It

promotes studying math according to your particular learning style,

and has a section of online tutorials of basic math and algebra

problems.

Musical Instruction

www.suzuki-music.com

Try the world famous Suzuki method for making classical musicians out of

very young children. Lessons are primarily in cello, violin, and piano.

Their website has a contact list of trained teachers in your geographical

area, and interesting books about Mr. Suzuki's educational philosophy and

teaching methods.

Self Esteem

www.selfesteemadvisoryservice.com

Buckholdt Associates

Buckholdt House

Frampton-on Severn

Gloucestershire

GL2 7ED

United Kingdom

44 01452 741106

Fax 44 01452 741520

a website for parents and educators. It covers dealing with bullying,

challenging behaviors, and anger management for children and teens.

They also have games to build self-esteem in children, free stuff, and

informative downloads.

Speed Reading

www.speedreading4kids.com

George Stancliffe

P.O.Box 227

Toppenish, WA 98948

(509) 865-7027

george@speedreading4kids.com

a website that teaches speed reading, primarily for children, but that

works for adults as well. It is also effective in increasing speed and

comprehension in readers with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder.