K9 WEB PROTECTION.COM
www.k9webprotection.com/
If you are a parent, you probably realize the importance of protecting your children when they browse the Internet. Visit K9 Web Protection.com and read about this free software that may be used to filter and control the websites your kids visit. You may enter a web address and then get a site rating. K9 Web Protection.com also includes an Internet Parent Blogspot.

MELANET.COM
www.melanet.com
When clicking on Melanet.com, you'll arrive at the website of 11 year old Dara Jordan. Dara is the editor of the online publication Watoto World Magazine. The magazine is extraordinary. It publishes the creative writing of Black children from around the world. Melanet.com features the sections: African Centered Education, Online Mentor Program, Parental Guide, Letters To The Editor and The Watoto World Adopt-A-School Project.

KWANZAA KIDZ.COM
www.kwanzaakidz.com/
Visit Kwanzaa Kidz.com for dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, books, videos and other gifts for children. "Kwanzaa Kidz.com is born out of our vision to celebrate our African heritage, educate our children about our culture, and build self-esteem to enrich our communities."

SYNERGY VILLAGE AFRICAN.COM
www.synergyvillage.com
Synergy Village African.com is striving to create the world's largest online library of free, positive African American children books and literary works. To create a passion for reading and close the national reading gap in Black children, books authored by African Americans are being used to encourage excitement and a passion for reading. "The selected stories will reflect our children's need for positive reinforcements of values, role models and heroes…"

CHILD-AUTISM-PARENT-CAFE.COM
www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/
Child-Autism-Parent-Cafe.com is an excellent site that informs and suggests practical ways to help, plan and manage daily living with autism. When visiting Child-Autism-Parent-Cafe.com, you'll read about a child diagnosed with autism and the problems the parents faced due to insufficient information on autism, unknowledgeable health care providers and the lack of autism legislation, A few of the sections on Child-Autism-Parent-Cafe.com are: Autism Information, Autism Education, Autism Schools, Social Stories, Autism Screening, Blacks and Autism, Coping With Autism and many othersections. There's even a blog.

KIDS.GOV
www.kids.gov/
Kids.gov is a website published for children. Developed and maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center, Kids.gov links to other information resources. Educational subjects on Kids.gov include Arts, Careers, Computers, Fighting, Crime, Fun Stuff, Geography, Global Village, Government, Health, History, Homework, Money, Music, Plants and Animals, Recreation, Safety, Space, State Websites and Transportation. Kids, parents and educators will want to bookmark Kids.gov.

4 MY KIDS RECORDS.COM
www.4mkrecords.com/
When you're ready to purchase records for your kids, visit 4 My Kids Records.com. 4 My Kids Records "produces quality music to encourage, empower and educate both children and their parents." 4 My Kids Radio Show and 4 My Kids TV are coming soon. Browse 4 My Kids Records.com and learn more.

BOOKS OF WONDER.NET
www.booksofwonder.net/home.jsp
Books of Wonder is New York City's largest and oldest children's bookstore. (I must visit this store on my next visit to New York.) Their website, Books of Wonder.net, offers you books for children and teens. Books of Wonder has an extensive collection of old and rare books, an Oz section and original children's book art. Books of Wonder.net features the sections: New Books, Old & Rare Books, Art, Oz, NYC Store, Upcoming Events and more.

DOLLS LIKE ME.COM
www.dollslikeme.com
Dolls Like Me.com is a multicultural and ethnic doll superstore. You'll find multicultural dolls, puppets, books and cards for the young ones in your life. After researching, Dolls Like Me.com identifies quality products from around the world and brings them to you at fair and reasonable prices.

JIM CROW HISTORY.ORG
www.jimcrowhistory.org
Jim Crow History.org is an outstanding educational web site that parents and educators will want to bookmark. Jim Crow History.org explores Jim Crow history, has teacher resources and excellent graphics.

ALEXIDA.COM
www.alexida.com
Do you have any personalized books in your children's book collection? Browse Alexida.com and select illustrated personalized children books featuring nationally recognized characters. Alexida.com specializes in deluxe books, giant books and baby books. Alexida.com gives you a choice of more than 30 titles to select from. Click around at Alexida.com and view examples of some of the books. If you're interested in fundraisers click and read the information.

GRITS KIDZ.COM
www.gritskidz.com
Reinforce creative writing skills with your kids by visiting Grits Kidz.com. Grits Kidz.com is a book club that invites kids to write book reviews and submit them. The submitted book reviews are posted on the website. Grits Kidz.com also publishes a list of recommended books for the age groups—Infants to Preschoolers, Ages 4 to 8, Ages 9 to 12, Teens and Young Adults. If your kid likes games, there's also a Game of the Day page.

NETNIA.COM
www.netnia.com
A positive self-image is important for our children. Netnia.com is the website of Britt Miller who has authored Positive African American Plays For Children. You are invited to order this book of scripts. The scripts include 5 plays that have messages to build your child's self esteem and increase creativity. When you visit Netnia.com, turn on your speakers and listen to Britt Miller's message.

NBCDI.ORG
www.nbcdi.org
NBCDI.org is the website for The National Black Child Development Institute, an organization that promotes the well-being of all African American children. Visit NBCDI.org and read about NBCDI's range of programs that assist children and families that are experiencing challenges. Some of the programs include early care and education, health, parenting and child welfare. NBCDI.org also has a store where you may make purchases to assist them in reaching their goals.

MICKY TICKY BOO.COM
www.mickytickyboo.com
Sabra Robinson is the author of the multi-cultural picture book-Micky, Ticky, Boo! Says Hello. Ms. Robinson will soon author Micky, Ticky, Boo! Goes to Australia and Lukewarm Whisper, an adult Christian fiction novel. Micky, Ticky, Boo.com features the sections: Biography, Kid's Page, Let's talk, School Visits, Calendar, Newsletter and Merchandise.

KIDS' HEALTH.ORG
www.kidshealth.org
Stay informed about your children's health by visiting and bookmarking Kids' Health.org. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, Kids' Health.org includes topics about medical, emotional and developmental issues. The site is divided into three sections: kids, teens and parents, making it easy to locate information. You'll find the sections: General Health, Infections, Growth & Development, Emotions & Behavior, Nutrition & Fitness, Pregnancy and Newborns, Medical Problems, Positive Parenting, First Aid & Safety, Doctors & Hospitals and News.

AFRICA ONLINE.COM
www.africaonline.com
Your children will enjoy learning about Africa at this site. Africa Online.com is a news and information site that features a section for kids among other subjects. Click on Rainbow Magazine. This is a Kenyan magazine for children to play games, decode messages, learn other languages, meet African students and communicate online. Children are allowed to ask questions, share ideas and submit art and creative writing. Links to other sites about Africa are also published.

AFRO.COM
www.afro.com/kidstalk/
The Kids' Zone on this site has a very nice section for children. Afro.com is the Afro-American newspaper Company of Baltimore that features news, sports, entertainment, commentaries, etc. The Kids' Zone is the children's section that is divided into games, brainteasers, myths and fables for children to read. Children can also read about African geography and African people.

AFRO-KIDS.COM
www.afro-kids.com
Children's educational and recreational products may be purchased at this site. Building a positive self-image and the development of self-esteem is the objective of Afro-Kids.Com. You'll find a variety of educational, religious and entertainment products on this site. The company, Vignette Multimedia, has been distributing to schools, libraries, bookstores and other consumers for the past six years. Their products include CD's, DVD's, books, games and other products. Children will enjoy visiting this site. The Story Time Theater has stories for children to read and other language arts activities available. They'll love the graphics.

GRANNY'S CORNER.COM
www.grannyscorner.com
Constance Johnson, a childcare provider, has published this site about her daycare center, located in Chicago. The mission of the center is to create a quality Christian, individualized learning experience for children. Granny's Corner provides a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy and oriented to children. The children are allowed to make choices, explore feelings and solve problems.

KIDPOSITIVE.COM
www.kidpositive.com
Do you have a child between 6 and 11 years of age? Are you an educator that could use some educational ideas for kids? Children, parents and educators will find Kidpositive.com delightful. Colorful, artistic and motivating, this site features educational activities that will promote positive, informal learning experiences. Some examples of the activities on Kidpositive.com are Tell Me Who I Am and Funzi's Fantastic Adventures. When visiting, you'll also find games/activities, message boards, The Real Side and a shopping page on the site.

JUST LIKE ME.NET
www.justlikeme.net
When did you last evaluate some of the literature on your kids' bookshelves? When making decisions about books, visit Just Like Me.net. "The mission of Just Like Me Books is to educate and enlighten every child, as well as adult, about the many unknown accomplishments and discoveries made by Africans and African Americans throughout history." Just Like Me.net features coloring books that are educational, fun and inexpensive. The coloring books are classified into three categories— Inventions, Discoveries and Careers.

SUGAR'S BABIES.COM
www.sugarsbabies.com
The gifts at Sugar's Babies.com are perfect for that precious baby in your life. Sugar's Babies.com has baby bedding and accessories for infants and children. Comforter sets, sheet sets, window dressings and printed fabrics may be purchased here. When visiting, read the legend of Sugar on the page, Sugar's Story.

JUST US BOOKS.COM
www.justusbooks.com
You'll find books, posters and other educational products here. Just Us Books.com publishes books and learning materials for children and young people. Their materials focus on Black history, Black culture and Black experiences to promote reading and instill a positive self-image. Just Us Books.com has a Creator's Corner that includes information about authors and illustrators. It also has a Teacher's Corner with classroom, Black facts and educational links. The Afro Kids Club is a club for children offering discounts on books and other products sold on the site.

CELEBRATING CHILDREN.COM
www.celebratingchildren.com/
Celebrating Children.com is an African American parenting website that every parent should bookmark. You'll find a wide range of articles, books, tips, cards and gifts for African American families with children from ages 0-10. Featured on Celebrating Children.com are the sections: Ask the Expert, News, Journals, Child Rearing Information, Prenatal Care, Kid Review, Book Club, Black Families Online and more. You'll certainly enjoy 8-year-old Caleb Powell's journal—Kid Review. Caleb reviews children's books.

LEARN LEARN LEARN.COM
www.learnlearnlearn.com/
Visit Learn Learn Learn.com and read about Frederick Penn who has created a system designed to enhance the learning process. "…Mr. Penn attacks the fundamental causes of poor self-imagery that result in ineffective behavior patterns and reduced potential to achieve and succeed in school and in life. Through his learning programs and the self- esteem training courses, Mr. Penn has dramatically reversed the insidious thought processes in adults, parents and young people." When visiting Learn Learn Learn.com, click and read more about the founder, the company, testimonials and other information provided.

BABY DEVINE.COM
www.babydevine.com
When searching for that baby outfit for a special occasion, surf to Baby Devine.com. Baby Devine.com features outfits and accessories for religious dedications, weddings, holidays and other special occasions.

HIP HOP KIDS.COM
www.hiphopkids.com
Has the Grammar Man been to your child's school? Kids, parents and educators are encouraged to visit Hip Hop Kids.com and learn more about this superhero. Children visiting the site will strengthen grammar skills, math skills and learn more about Black history. Hip Hop Kids.com includes: Grammar Man's Word of the Month, Grammar Man's Joke of the Month, Grammar Man's Quote of the Month and Grammar Mac's Adventures (photos of school appearances). Educational products are also sold on the site.

DAYSPRING OUTREACH.ORG
www.dayspringoutreach.org
Waymon Logan, Tammy Logan and Michael Buckner initiated Dayspring Outreach in 1998. Located in the Sacramento area, the organization is committed to assisting children with problem solving. The children engage in a variety of experiences. Some of the activities are Bible studies, singing, softball, football, basketball, educational outings, street cleaning, bike riding, card shows and sleep-overs. Visit Dayspring Outreach.com and read the previously published articles about the organization, letters and photographs.