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  This page lists some great internet sites that can be directly accessed by just clicking on the site.  We feel that these are great places to learn approaches to issues parents face daily.  If you have an issue you would like information about, please see the Center Director at either Center for some suggestions and ideas.
 
Dr. William Sears is a renowned American pediatrician practicing pediatric medicine for more than 30 years, and the author or co-author of more than 30 parenting books. Dr. William Sears was raised locally in Alton Illinois, and a parent of eight children. Along with his wife Martha, a mother, RN, and former childbirth educator, Dr. Sears has answered questions developed by parents on this informative site.

 

Illinois Early Learning News is a Newletter for edcators and parents,funded by the illinois State Board of Education.

  • Research conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • http://illinoisearlylearning.org/newsletter/index.htm

     

    What Do I Need to Know about Social and Emotional Development in Young Children?http://illinoisearlylearning.org/faqs/socemotdev.htm

     
     
     Other Helpful Links
     
    Children’s Home and Aid

    http://www.chasiccrr.org

     

    DCFS

    http://www.state.il.us/dcfs

     

    Special Needs Network

    http://www.tsnn.org

     

    Illinois State Board of Education

    http://www.isbe.state.il.us

     

     All Kid’s Healthcare

    http://www.allkidscovered.com