RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

 

Discover digital and local resources that support parents and caregivers.

colorful monsters using digital media on blue background

 

Learn from NAMLE's Media Monsters "Headline Hellion", "Gullible Giant", "Scarey Share-y" and "Gobblin’ Goblin" how to improve you and your media literacy skills.

logo for Common Sense Media WideOpenSchool website

 

Common Sense Media has created WideOPENSchool, a free collection of useful resources for parents, caregivers and educators who are supporting young learners at home during the COVID-19 response. Some resources require registration.

Kids holding blackboard tablet

 

Digital media offers families opportunities to stay connected, learn, and read.

Making intentional decisions about digital media use for your child, choosing high quality media and modeling positive use are important. Learn more!

Watercolor art titled Story Time, depicting a mother reading to two children on her lap

 

Best Beginnings is a public-private partnership that mobilizes people and resources to ensure that all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed.

Homer Early Childhood Coalition logo: pair of big boots next to pair of small boots

 

Homer Early Childhood Coalition is a coalition of local agencies and individuals who support early childhood education. Each year they survey the community and outlying areas to determine early childhood education needs and raise awareness.

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

 

Zero to Three is a nonprofit providing parents the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development. Their mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.