By parents/For parents
www.byparents-forparents.com/articles.htm
A wealth of information for parents just starting out on the road to more information. Self-tests lead to other helpful resources. Teen and adult chat rooms.

Childhood Development Institute
www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
A VERY extensive, award-winning site on child development. Offers practical suggestions for parents. Recommended by Psychology Today and the American Psychological Association.

Drug test your teen
www.drugtestyourteen.com
A wealth of free information about many aspects of teen drug use. Can be a very useful resource for parents at any level of awareness. Kits sold at this site for drug testing.

Family Support Network
www.familysupport.net
Includes helpful succinct articles, many links on a wide variety of topics, and suggested reading for parents and kids. Site advertises services of therapist in Toronto.

The Successful Parent
www.thesuccessfulparent.com
A solid foundation in child and adolescent development. Helps parents raise successful kids while enjoying the rewards of a close, warm, solid relationship that will last a lifetime.

Local Resources

The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO)
www.asno.org
Consists of parents, consumers, and professionals promoting the well-being of people with autism spectrum disorders. Provides information, referrals, support groups, education, IEP advocacy, extended school year program, and newsletter.

The Extraordinary Marriage Project, Kevin Anderson, Ph.D.
419.861.2269
An ongoing resource for creating great marriages. Offers training and coaching for couples of all faiths. Workshops teach couples about seven key practices for building extraordinary marriages, including: creating a shared vision, honoring your partner, making love a gift.

The Northwest Ohio Hemophilia Foundation
www.nwohemophilia.org
Promotes the health and well-being of people of all ages affected by hemophilia, von WillebrandÌs Disease, and other bleeding disorders. Offers education, information, referral, advocacy, and personal networking. Provides a Family Crisis Fund, medical alert bracelets, and "camperships" for youth.