The best asset a child can have is a parent who supports them in their dreams and encourages them to shoot for the stars.

Kids need the support of parents in their education, to fight peer pressure, to build self esteem, and to help guide them on their course toward adulthood.

If you're a parent, and you realize that you don't have all the answers, following are links to some Web sites that just may help give you the information you need.

California Parent Center

California schools - elementary, middle and high school information

SmarterKids.com Learning Styles Glossary

Exploring Multiple IntelligencesNew Dimensions of Learning

Lesson Tutor The Seven Learning Styles

TeensHealth.org

Teaching Your Child Self-Control

Early Literacy Continuum

Language Arts

Learning Disabilities OnLine LD In-Depth Phonological Awareness

Teaching Guided Reading

Thinking Skills Guide - Drawing Conclusions

Focus on the Family -- www.family.org

Family Life - www.familylifetoday.org