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TEKS 1 The student explains how family relationships affect personal development.
Children, Youth, and Families Education Research Network
Contains information dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children and the quality of educational and developmental services for them.
TEKS 2 The student relates personal development to choices in life.
Adolescent Development
Overall health information
TEKS 3 The student implements strategies that promote positive parent child relationships across the life span.
FirstGov
The U.S. Government’s official web portal.
Parenthood
Information to help families grow
Positive Parenting
Dedicated to providing resources and information to help make parenting more rewarding, effective and fun
TEKS 4 The student demonstrates behavior that contributes to satisfying interpersonal relationships.
University of Illinois Extension
Strategies for building stronger families
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/familyworks
TEKS 5 The student applies principles of effective communication.
TEKS 6 The student describes childcare practices that promote development.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults
American Red Cross
News, safety tips, and disaster updates
Babysitting Guidelines
Listing of safety guidelines for babysitters and parents
Child Abuse
Provides information on child abuse and related issues
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families
Injury Control Resource Information Network
Provides information on injury prevention, safety and related issues
KidsHealth – Nemours Foundation
Provides health information about children from before birth through adolescence
Mayo Clinic
Provides health information for the whole family
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Information dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children and the quality of educational and developmental services for them.
National Program for Playground Safety
Information to help the public create safe and developmentally appropriate play environments for children
Safe Sitter
Non-profit organization that teaches adolescent babysitters how to safely care for and nurture young children
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Dedicated to protecting the physical safety and emotional well-being of the most vulnerable citizens of Texas
The Whole Child
Information on children from birth to age 5
TEKS 7 The student analyzes the relationship between decision making and acceptance of responsibility.
TEKS 8 The student utilizes effective consumer practices promoting money management and goal setting.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Offers help with budgeting, money management and credit issues.
Federal Citizen Information Center
Provides answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues.
Federal Trade Commission
Information regarding the rights and protection of businesses and consumers
FirstGov for Consumers
“One-stop” link to a broad range of federal information resources available online
FirstGov for Kids
U. S. government interagency kids’ portal that provides links to Federal kids’ sites and other sites grouped by subject.
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance Literacy
Information regarding curriculum enrichment opportunities related to financial literacy
Texas Cooperative Extension Service
Texas Cooperative Extension offers practical information for families: raising children, housing and environment, eating well, managing money and staying healthy.
TEKS 9 The student describes management practices facilitating individuals assuming multiple roles.
TEKS 10 The student exhibits good nutrition and health practices that promote personal well-being and achievement across the life span.
American Dietetic Association
Provides a search engine to help locate up-to-date food and nutrition information
Eating Disorders
Basic information on eating disorders and related links
Fast Food Facts
Up-to-date nutritional information on national fast food restaurants
Food & Nutrition Information Center
Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers
Kids Health
Provides health related information about children from before birth through adolescence
Mayo Clinic
Stress link provides information on stress and related topics
Nutrition.Gov
Provides access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers
Parenting of Adolescents – Peer Pressure
Information on positive and negative peer pressure and related links
Stress Tips
Practical, useful, proven stress management strategies
TeenHelp.com
Site for teens, parents and professionals with information on parenting teenagers, troubled teens, teen issues, treatment programs and related topics
United States Department of Agriculture
Provides information regarding food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues
USDA Food & Nutrition Services
Nutrition education materials for children and adults
TEKS 11 The student practices principles of good grooming and positive personal habits.
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Research based educational information related to Family & Consumer Sciences issues
Penn State – College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension
Research based educational information related to Family & Consumer Sciences issues (care labels and caring for clothes)
Soap and Detergent Association
Source of useful and credible information related to cleaning products and practices
Texas Cooperative Extension – FCS
Research based educational information related to Family & Consumer Sciences issues
Tide
Source for fabric and stain removal information
TEKS 12 The student describes occupational opportunities in home economics and other career connections.
College Grad.com
Career information provided by the U. S. Department of Labor
JobStar Central
Job search guide from your local library
U.S. Department of Labor – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Provides information on hundreds of different types of jobs
TEKS 13 The student evaluates personal goals in relation to planning for the future.
A Study Skills Resource Site
Study skills, study strategies, and study tips
Mind Tools
Provides information regarding over 100 essential life, career training and management training skills necessary for a successful career
Quintessential Careers
College planning resources for teens
Study Skills Resources
Resources to help improve study skills
U.S. Department of Education
Information for secondary education planning
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/plan.html