Charlotte Parent Helpful Links
OK, so we may not have everything – but we can help you find it. We've scoured the Internet for sites that we think can be useful for your family. Here are links to toy recalls, health information, local schools and other parenting publications. Let us know of others you think would be helpful.
Led by the Charlotte Fire Department, this organizations works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14.
Resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help, plus excellent age-appropriate book lists.
Serving children and connecting them to services in our community.
A resource for low-income families in need of legal assistance.
A Mecklenburg County child advocacy center
Recalls.gov - Your Online Resource for Recalls
This one-stop shop for recalls including medicine, consumer products, cosmetics, motor vehicles and more. Recalls.gov gathers information that used to be scattered across the Internet. This site makes it easy to check on recent recalls and report hazardous products.
CPSC.gov - Adventures of Kidd Safety
Brought to you by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, this Web site for kids is designed to prevent unreasonable risks of injuries to kids using consumer products. Promotes playground safety, helmet use and provides fun games to play online.
Commonsensemedia.org - Family Movie, TV and Game Reviews
This non-partisan, not-for-profit organization provides information and tools for families to make informed choices about the media using green, yellow and red ratings for categories like sex, violence and language. One caveat: Beware bogus reader reviews, which may skew the ratings for age appropriateness. For example, one 15-year-old reviewer suggested an R-rated film was good for ages 2 and above.
Map your neighborhood school and see how it compares with others. Find valuable information and resources for public education in Charlotte, including immunization requirements, calendars and student handbooks.
Crime maps of your neighborhood for a snapshot of criminal activity.
Parenting Publications of America - PPA
Looking for family friendly advice in another city? PPA is a group of regional parenting magazines across the country. Charlotte Parent and sister publications Piedmont Parent and Carolina Parent are active members of PPA.
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