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	A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/ Provides information, resources, support groups, and laws about home schooling.
	Ask Dr. Math http://mathforum.com/dr.math Give answers to previously asked math questions. Also give tips on explaining math concepts. Suitable for Elementary through High School. Maintained by the Math Forum at Drexel University.
	Association of Independent Maryland Schools http://www.aimsmd.org/ The AIMS official Web Site contains resources for families, teachers, and administrators including a school locator for Maryland and D.C.
	Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) http://www.artbma.org/ "The BMA offers a rich array of exhibitions, family programs, and creative interpretive materials that make the Museum experience both substantive and fun." Explore the Cone Collection with the free family guide, Matisse for Kids.
	Bizarre Stuff You Can Make In Your Kitchen http://bizarrelabs.com/ Tricks, gimmicks centered around semi-scientific experimentation...uses things around the house.
	Children's Medical Center of Dayton http://www.childrensdayton.org/index.html Tips from the Children's Medical Center of Dayton.
	Counties of Central Maryland-a Pathfinder to the Counties Assignment http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path8-1.html Pathfinder to the Maryland Counties Assignment: Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's County
	Counties of Northern Maryland - a Pathfinder to the Assignment http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path10-20.html A Pathfinder to the Maryland Counties Assignment: Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Harford County
	Counties of Southern Maryland - a Pathfinder to the Assignment http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path9-2.html A Pathfinder to the Maryland Counties Assignment: Calvert, Charles, and Saint Mary's County
	Counties of the Lower Eastern Shore - a Pathfinder to the Assignment http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path11-18.html A Pathfinder to the Counties Assignment for Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester County.
	Counties of Upper Eastern Shore http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path13-20.html A Pathfinder to the Counties Assignment for Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot County.
	Counties of Western Maryland http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/harford/mweb/path14-16.html A Pathfinder to the Counties Assignment for Alleghany, Garrett, and Washington County.
	Crayola Kids http://www.crayola.com/kids A Fun site for kids to explore: includes games, creative exercises, create & send a card, activity book, and more. Click on the home page to find activities for parents to do with their kids.
	Disney Online: Where the Magic Comes to You http://www.disney.com/ Interactive fun & games, Disney World information, travel, movies, music, and anything else that's Disney related; you'll find it here.
	Dole 5 A Day: Nutrition, Fruits & Vegetables http://www.dole5aday.com/ "This program is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world as a leader in children's nutrition education and the 5 A Day for Better Health Program."
	FamilyEducation.com. Winter Sports Safety http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,67-385,00.html Links to information for Kids and Teens on a variety of subjects, including activities, home and school, ADHD.
	FirstGov for Kids http://www.kids.gov/ Government information for Kids, but lots of other topics indexed with links to good web sites.
	Food and Nutrition Information Center http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic The FNIC mission is to "collect and disseminate information about food and human nutrition." FNIC is part of the National Agricultural Library.
	Fort McHenry: National Monument and Historic Shrine http://www.nps.gov/fomc/ Fort McHenry is Baltimore's famous birthplace of the United States' national anthem. See special events.
	Franklin Institute Online http://www.fi.edu/learn/index.php This site contains online science content, resources and professional development information for educators, and more.
	Fun for Girls from American Girl: Everything that Makes Girls Click http://www.americangirl.com/homepage2.html In addition to all the American Girl characters, there are also games, crafts, links, school tips, and trivia. The site is maintained by Pleasant Company, the American Girl publisher.
	FunBrain.com http://www.funbrain.com/ Educational games that are really fun to do. Sections for parents & teachers too.
	Funology.com http://www.funology.com/ Just plain fun things to do, games to play, places to go.
	GetNetWise: About Kids' Safety http://www.kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide Guidelines to Surfing the Internet. Links to other safety sites for 2yrs to 17 yrs.
	Harford County Farm Fair http://www.farmfair.org/ Annual farm fair events highlighted as well as pictures posted from past fairs.
	Harford County Kids Magazine http://www.harfordcountykids.com From a local events calendar to useful articles about parenting and places to go, this magazine is well known throughout the county. Now, it's online.
	Harford County, Love It! http://www.harfordmd.com/ Links and/or information on a variety of tourist, travel, and recreational sites and activities in Harford County, Maryland.
	Jon's Homeschool Resources http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/ A source of neutral, non-commercial homeschooling information created and maintained by Jon Shemitz. This is a well respected personal site that has been around for 10 years.
	Kids In Mind http://www.kids-in-mind.com/ This is an excellent resource for parents who would like detailed ratings information about the movies they select for their children to watch. Movies are rated in terms of the amount of violence, sex and nudity, and profanity they contain.
	Kids Planet http://www.kidsplanet.org/ Fun Games about animals; lots of extra information about wolves, plus great fact sheets about 50 different species including lifespan, behavior & threats.
	Lancaster County: The Heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country http://www.padutchcountry.com/ Take a day trip out of state and visit the land of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Amish. Website includes an events calendar as well as sites to see.
	Liriodendron Mansion http://liriodendron.com/ Liriodendron Mansion, the historic 1898 summer home of Johns Hopkins Hospital founder, Dr. Howard Kelly is now a wedding, conference, and arts facility. This website provides information on the mansion's history, a photo tour, upcoming events, and more.
	March of Dimes. Flu and Your Baby. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_9544.asp This March of Dimes website also has Links to other childhood illnesses.
	March of Dimes: Saving Babies Together http://www.modimes.org/ Information on pregnancy, babies and infants and related health issues.
	Maryland Historical Society http://www.mdhs.org/index.html "The most extensive collection of objects and artifacts in the state of Maryland, and one of the largest collections of Americana in the world." Browse this website and library catalog for information about the Society's various collections.
	Maryland Kids in Safety Seats http://www.fha.state.md.us/ohpetup/kiss/ Shows the proper and safest way of putting your kids in safety seats, with illustrations. Also has updated Seatbelt laws.
	Maryland Science Center http://www.mdsci.org/ "The mission of the MSC is to stimulate and cultivate awareness, interest, and understanding of science for all" See calendar of educational programs and exhibits.
	Maryland Zoo in Baltimore http://www.marylandzoo.org/ More than 2,200 animals are now on view at the Maryland Zoo. Site includes schedule, tickets, and a special page for kids.
	Maryland's Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.md.us/ The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a broad mission which includes providing diverse "Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for Maryland Citizens and Visitors." Click on Education for homework help.
	My DNR: The Fun Place for Cool Maryland Kids http://www.dnr.state.md.us/mydnr/ Kids' site developed by the Department of Natural Resources to highlight wildlife and nature in Maryland. Some fun activities for kids too.
	National Gallery of Arts for Kids http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm This site includes Interactive Art, a calendar of events just for kids along with "Children's Guides" for the museum. The site is a slow load, however, with lots of graphics.
	National Institute of Mental Health/ADHD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm Comprehensive look at ADHD. How to identify, understand and treat this condition.
	National Parenting Center http://www.tnpc.com/ Comprehensive, responsible guidance from one of the world's most renowned child rearing authorities. Includes product recalls, recommended toys, craft ideas, general articles, and online chat.
	National Park Service http://nps.gov/parks.html See all the National Parks in United States with camping information, events, and more.
	NetSafe Kids http://www.nap.edu/netsafekids/ "In 2002, the National Research Council of the National Academies released Youth, Pornography, and the Internet, a report on protecting children and teens from sexually explicit material and threats from sexual predators operating online. NetSafeKids is based on the important findings of this report. It provides practical information and tips on types and sources of sexually explicit content, ways that inappropriate material can reach children and teens, the threat of cyberstalking, the pros and cons of filtering and monitoring tools, and other issues involving Internet safety."
	Online Safety Guide http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/ Sponsored by Get Net Wise, this site is a collection of safety tips for kids, teens and families, with safety tip ideas broken down by age level.
	Optometrists Network http://www.add-adhd.org/ ADD/ADHD, Vision & Learning. Also reports on the dangers of Ritalin.
	Page by Page: Creating a Children's Book http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/pagebypage/index-e.html Ever wonder how a book was made? This site will tell you how and much more! This site is maintained by the National Library of Canada.
	Parenthood.com Helping Families Grow. Helping Kids learn to swim safely http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=4223 Not all children think learning to swim is a fun and exciting rite of passage. Help kids overcome water worries with 7 strategies guaranteed to get them swimming.
	ParentsPlace.com http://parentsplace.com/ This parenting site is actually part of Ivillage which is a larger site designed particularly for women's issues of all kinds.
	PBS Caillou Match the Leaves http://pbskids.org/caillou/games/matching.html This little game on the PBSKids site offers preschoolers a chance to match shapes on their own.
	PBS Clifford, the Big Red Dog http://pbskids.org/clifford/games/slide.html This section of the PBSKids site offers matching colors and patterns games with a Clifford theme. Perfect for preschoolers.
	PBS Kids http://www.pbs.org/kids PBS programming for kids from Sesame Street to Arthur and Barney. Includes online games and coloring besides program information.
	PBS Zoom Reviews http://pbskids.org/zoom/reviews/ Here's the latest in books, TV shows, music, and movies (in theaters or on video). Share your feedback by voting on ones you've seen, heard, or read.
	Play it Cyber Safe http://www.playitcybersafe.com/ "The goal of this Web site is to empower children, parents and teachers to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the law, their rights and how to avoid misuse of the Internet." Sponsored by Business Software Alliance, dedicated to "promoting a safe digital world."
	Port Discovery: The Kid-Powered Museum http://www.portdiscovery.org Port Discovery, the kid-powered museum in Baltimore, educates children and ignites their imaginations in an environment that encourages exploration, discovery and learning through interactive play.
	Preventdisease.com http://preventdisease.com/news/articles/obesity_rising_toddlers.shtml Aiming Towards Better Health. Obesity on the Rise among Infants and Toddlers.
	PrimaryGames.com http://primarygames.com Educational games for elementary students. Games are updated often, so keep checking back. This site is part of the School Sites Network and was created by a teacher/technology specialist from Alexandria, Virginia.
	Reading Rainbow http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/ It's all about reading and fun! Just like the TV show, this site has booklists, contests, and more.
	Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers http://www.readingrockets.org/ "Information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle." This site is a companion site to the PBS series called Reading Rockets.
	SafeKids.com http://www.safekids.com/ "Tips, advice and suggestions to make your family's online experience fun and productive." Site includes guidelines for parents, kids' rules for online safety, and more.
	Seasons by Rebecca Kolls http://www.rebeccakolls.com/ Presenter of "From the Ground Up" Rebecca Koll's website leads you to her blogs about her garden, her garden crafts, and her garden recipes. A link takes you to Rebecca's newsletter for the National Gardening Association.
	Sesame Street Central http://www.sesamestreet.com/sesamestreet/ "Take your child on a fun-filled learning adventure!" You may view Sesame Playlists - a collection of games and videos that are carefully selected to provide your child with "just the right mix of entertainment and education" - or create a personalized Sesame Street web page for your child. This is a site for parent-child interraction and also includes a section of parenting tips.
	Smithsonian National Zoological Park http://www.natzoo.si.edu/default.cfm The National Zoo is a 163 acre park that exhbits over 2800 animals. The zoo's mission is "to celebrate, study, and protect the diversity of animals and their habitats." Sections of the zoo are explained including a webcam view.
	Squigly's Play House http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/ Games, crafts, jokes, writing and a lot more are waiting for you in Squigly's Play House
	Steppingstone Museum http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ Through a number of special exhibits, demonstrations, and other activities a once working Harford County farm is brought back to life.
	SunGuardMan Online: Coalition for Skin Cancer Prevention in Maryland http://www.sunguardman.org/ State of Maryland Skin Cancer Prevention program site created "to raise awareness about skin cancer and to promote the adoption of sun safe behaviors among Maryland's citizens."
	SuperKids Educational Software Review http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids is a website for parents and teachers who want the best in education for their children. SuperKids provides: reviews and ratings of educational software, practical and fun tools for online and offline use, news about important educational issues, and views of visionaries and policymakers.
	Susquehanna State Park http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/susquehanna.html Set along the river valley the park features boat launch, campfire programs, campsites, fishing, historic interest, riding trails and more.
	ToySafety.net http://www.toysafety.net/ A project of the National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). Do you know how safe your child's toys are?
	US Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.cpsc.gov/index.html Recalls and Product Safety News. Help keep your family safe by checking product recalls and safety news from CPSC. Product safety standards. Includes toys and what to look for in choosing toys.
	Virginia is for Lovers http://virginia.org/home.asp?try=yes This Virginia tourism site is filled with information about the states attractions, getaway ideas, and special events. It also includes package deals and travel guides.
	Visit Delaware http://www.visitdelaware.com/ Tourism site for Delaware with "getaway packages," kids corner, events calendar, and more.
	Walters Art Museum http://www.thewalters.org/ "The Walters Art Museum is internationally renowned for its collection, which was amassed substantially by two men, William and Henry Walters. The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe, and counts among its many treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Deco jewelry and 19th-century masterpieces."
	West Virginia: Wild and Wonderful http://www.wvtourism.com/ Travel to nearby West Virginia, lots of family fun from skiing and hiking to culture and history, and much more.
	World Almanac for Kids Online http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com Companion site to the annual publication. Includes game section as well as a way to select and explore topics.
	Your Gross and Cool Body http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/flash/body/ What makes the human body work? Check out poop, zits, sweat, gas, and more! Created by Discovery.com.
	Zoboomafoo http://www.pbs.org/zoboo As part of PBS Kids, this is a fun site for friends of Zoboomafoo.