Multicultural Parenting

Africa: Name, Culture, and Identity

http://www.namesite.com 

Meanings of African names are given here, and they are organized by gender and by tribe or nation.

African Baby Names

http://www.aboutbabynames.com/african_baby_names.php 

Find names by country, tribe, or English keyword.

Apuntes para la Familia

http://tinyurl.com/63dke7 

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry developed this Spanish version of their Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teens, and their families. 

Asian American Parenting

http://goldsea.com/Parenting/parenting.html 

Suggestions and information are given here to help Asian American parents provide a milieu in which their youngsters are encouraged to develop into "genuinely strong, capable and joyful human beings in the context of Asian American life."

Como Hablar con sus Hijos Sobre la Violencia

http://www.talkingwithkids.org/spanish-violencia.html 

Discussing violence with children and adolescents promotes feelings of confidence and security in youngsters when they learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and to make smart decisions to protect themselves. Read these suggestions for parents in order to facilitate such a discussion in your home.

CyberPadres

http://www.cyberpadres.com 

This Spanish-language site offers information and resources for parents and educators. Although it was developed in Spain, and some of the services listed have a local focus, it also offers good information for parents anywhere on the planet.

El Embarazo: Preguntale a NOAH

http://www.noah-health.org/es/pregnancy 

Sponsored by several academic, medical and library organizations in New york, this Spanish-language website offers a detailed Internet health directory.

Meanings of Muslim Names

http://www.islamicity.com/Culture/Names/default.htm 

Find the meanings of male and female Muslim names here.

National Center for Fathering

http://www.fathers.com 

"A collection of articles that deal with practical tips and hot topics about urban fathering, particularly African American fathering."

Watoto World Parental Guide

http://www.melanet.com/watoto/parents.html 

The word Watoto is Swahili for children. This website is devoted to African-American parenting with many links for raising healthy, happy, harmonious families. 

Zona Pediatrica

http://www.zonapediatrica.com/temas-para-padres/temas-para-padres.html

A group of Argentine pediatricians developed this website as a source of information on children's health. Some references are to services and organizations in that country, but the information will be useful to any parent.

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