Check out the Education Subject Guide subtopic on Homeschooling Resources.

Every family is special but some have special needs.  Check out our Special Families subtopic to find resources if your child has specials needs or you need extra support yourself as a parent.

Looking for a name for your child?  Or are you just curious about the meanings behind names?  Look at Nameberry, Baby Names and Baby Center to explore what's in a name.

Check out ParentZone Minneapolis to find museums, classes, birthday hotspots, and services to entertain, care for and educate kids of all ages.

Handipoints provides tips and free printable charts to help you set up a system for your family.

Local magazine Family Times is a "road map" for parents who want new ideas, fun things to do, and experts to call upon to help them navigate the sometimes bumpy roads of parenting.

Mom Culture events are a fun way to do something enriching for yourself while connecting with other parents of 0-5 year old children.

Mom Culture events are a fun way to do something enriching for yourself - and bring some balance into your life - while connecting with other parents of 0-5 year old children (pre-first grade.)

It's that time of the year to begin your search for the ideal summer camp.

Where kids can eat free (or almost free) with the purchase of an adult meal.

The Child & Family WebGuide is one of many resources found in this subtopic of hard to categorize resources.  This particular site covers children from birth to 19 with topics from family/parenting, education/learning,  typical child development, and more!

Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange helps you find great picture books to teach early literacy skills.  It's gotten a new look and a new home on Hennepin County Library's Birth to Six website.

Helpful resource for busy parents in the Twin Cities.

Helpful activities and tips on traveling with your little ones.

Parent rating site to movies, games, music, websites commonly used by children.

Father's Day is everyday for these fathers.

Looking for some games to play?  Try Everyrule to find the rules for Kids Games, Board Games, Card Games, and more.  You can find some excellent games online at the library's KidLinks Fun & Games page and the TeenLinks Gaming page.  Have your kids join a summer league with Minneapolis Park & Recreation.  Explore games physically and virtually to have a fun summer!

Search this Summer Camps site for ideas.  Looking for something close to home?  Take a look at Go City Kids for a variety of activities for a variety of ages.  If you're staying in town, don't forget that your library offers great programs as well.  Before you go on your adventures, have your kids explore the Safe-A-Rooni interactive site that teaches them about safety.

Use phrases such as "child care", "parenting", "child development", and sometimes "child rearing" when searching our periodical databases for articles of interest.  ProQuest has a Topics tab that will suggest related subjects, and other databases also have tools to suggest recommended wording.

Find video and audio file Tips and a Parenting Helpline at MN Parents Know from the state Department of Education.   It provides a wealth of information about newborns and is developing pages for children ages 1-2, ages 3-5, grades K-8, and grades 9-12.  This and other local resources can be found in our Minnesota Parent subtopic.