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• Northampton Public Schools Superintendent blog

What's going on in there? How science may help to explain the mysteries of the teen years.

• Inside the Teenage Brain

What's going on in there?

• Hilltown Families

Established in 2005, Hilltown Families is an online grassroots communication network based in Western Massachusetts serving families in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding communities. Hilltown Families works to identify, connect and create community based educational opportunities for children and families in the region and publishes a comprehensive list of Weekly Suggested Events highlighting events and resources in the area.

Queer youth advice for educators.

• What Kids Can Do

Kidding Around the Pioneer Valley

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Kidding Around the Pioneer Valley

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• Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

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Kidding around the Pioneer Valley

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

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Kidding around the Pioneer Valley

• Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

While walking along Arcadia’s five miles of trails, look for signs of white-tailed deer, black bear, otter, beaver, and other interesting creatures. The sanctuary’s forest, meadows, marsh, and wetlands are great places to explore at any time of year.

• The Children's Museum at Holyoke

The Children's Museum at Holyoke provides a unique setting in which children and adults learn together about art, science and the world around them. Through hands-on exhibits, children challenge themselves, discover how the world works, explore new roles for themselves, and learn by doing. -- And don't forget to check out our free pass from the main circulation desk!

• The Eric Carle Museum

Don't forget to check out our free pass from the main circulation desk!

• Look Park

Look Park is a place of both active and passive recreation including exciting seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Pedal Boats, 18 holes of Mini-Golf, and a Steamer Train ride!

• Macaroni Kid Amherst Northampton

Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their communities each week. Check out Macaroni Kid’s list of communities and sign up to receive your free weekly newsletter.

• Magic Wings Butterly Conservatory
• Northampton Recreation Department

The Northampton Recreation Department works to promote the well-being of the individual and the community by providing a wide range of high quality and wholesome recreational opportunities to meet the leisure needs of our residents and visitors.

• Northampton Parents Center

A Co-operative Community Center for Young Children and their Caregivers.

• Springfield Museums

Don't forget to check out our free pass from the main circulation desk!

• Valley Kids

The paper for parents.

• The Zoo in Forest Park

The Zoo is dedicated to wildlife education and offers a variety of educational programs and special events for children and adults. Zoo On The Go, Guided Tours, and Discovery Programs can be adapted to all age groups and interests. Different events almost every weekend allow guests to explore all aspects of science, while having a good time. -- And don't forget to check out our free pass from the main circulation desk!

Area Schools

• Early Education and After School Programs

Massachusetts licensed childcare and afterschool programs searchable by zip code.

• Northampton Public Schools

Resources

• Anti-Bullying Resources

Booklists and online resources compiled by the Springfield City Library.

• Child & Family Webguide

Expert reviewed sites on children and families.

• Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

• Family Services

Family services directory from mass.gov.

• Grands Place

For grandparents and special others parenting children.

• Hip Mama Magazine

"a magazine bursting with political commentary and ribald tales from the front lines of motherhood"

• Kids Health

KidsHealth is the #1 most-visited website for children's health and development. You're now in the Parents area. At the bottom of each article, you'll find links to related features created for kids and teens. We encourage you to share them!

• LD Online

The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.

• Mass 2-1-1

Get connected. Get answers. 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services Information and Referral. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families seeking services or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human service agencies and programs

• Mommysavers.com

Moms living well for less.

• One Tough Job

An online resource for real-live parents.

• Parent & Afterschool Resources

From fun activities to suggested books, we've got your out-of-school time covered.

• The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

Learn how to prevent your child from getting involved with drugs and alcohol. We have the latest information and practical advice to help you keep your child healthy, safe and drug-free.