The well being, education and socialization of our children lies within the family.  As parents, we must educate our children to strive for excellence and teach them that “being smart” is cool rather than something negative.  A great way to begin is by reading often to your children and encouraging them to read.   Reading should begin when they are infants and continue throughout their development.   Each month, the CSU Parent's Nook will provide important tips on what parents can do to help children develop a love of learning.  For the CSU Parent's Nook, Click Here.

RECOMMENDED LINKS

Teach a Child to Read - A site dedicated to children who need to improve their reading skills, and to their parents who want to help them.
Helping Your Child Learn To Read - Ideas on how to help your child learn to read.
Understanding Beginning Writing - For beginning writers.
Reading is Fundamental - RIF Reading Planet is a place where kids and families come together to explore the world of books through interactive games, fun activities, online book review, and informative articles.
Reading Rockets - Reading resources, Book Club and Forums
Coming Up Taller - Arts and Humanities Programs for children and youth at risk.
VH1 Save The Music - Foundation with two primary missions: to restore music education programs in America's public schools, and to raise awareness of the positive impact music participation has on students.
Arts Education Partnership - A National coalition of arts, education, business, philantropic and government organizations that promotes the essential role of the arts in the learning and development of every child.
Just For Kids - National Center for Educational Accountability.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America - Inspiring and enabling all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible citizens.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - A mentoring program for children.
National Black Child Development Institute - Dedicated to improving the quality of life and opportunities for African American children.
The Children's Defense Fund - Join the movement to leave no child behind!
Moms Team - For Moms with children in youth sports.  Offering resources on youth sports safety, kids health issues.
Youth Sports Resource - A colorful way to learn youth sports.
KidsHealth - Up-to-date information on growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, and much more.
Children's Virtual Hospital - Tips on helping your child choose a sport to have fun with.
Tolerance at Home - Great tolerance site for parents.