Parent Soup- One of the top sites for parenting message boards and chats. Categorized by age- preschool, grade school, teen, etc or by subject- kids and money, childcare, eating, sibling rivalry, and divorce are just some of the choices. The  Educational Center has articles on how to make sure your kids get the most out of school. You can even ask an expert about your child. 

   Family Education - There is something for everyone here.  Arranged by category- Activities will give you birthday party themes, and Education lists articles about learning, The Parenting section contains current and past articles concerning things like behavior and development and allows parents to search for articles by the age of the child.  The Cookbook feature is extra handy -- you can plug in some ingredients to get a list of recipes that use them!

  The Idea Box- This is a great website if you are a room parent, give birthday parties or plan activities for groups of kids.  It gives creative ideas for activities, crafts and games.  You can choose your interests and save them in a cart for reference later or subscribe to a weekly newsletter.

  KidsDoctor - Are you wondering if your child has come down with chickenpox?  This searchable site has articles on common childhood illnesses, lists questions that your Dr. may ask you about your child's condition and suggests ways to make your child more comfortable.

  Family Fun - If you like this magazine on your newsstand, you will like the online version better. Its free!  Includes recipes, ideas for activities to do with your kids, and parenting tips.  Pay special attention to holiday editions.  Another good resource for room parents.

Cedar Valley Elementary School Website - Check the calendar for school or PTA events.  Learn about the history of Cedar Valley, contact staff and teachers by email, and visit pages made by our students.  It's fun to see technology at work in our school!