Need a bit of help with homework? Perhaps a bit of advice on a parenting issue or even just something to do on a rainy day? Here we have listed some of our favourite sites and organisations for all kinds of occasions.

If we have missed anyone you think other families would find helpful, let us know - email our Family Friendly manager at leah@aam.org.uk

Due to the unregulated nature of the internet and the fact that websites are subject to change without notice, we can accept no responsibility for the content of any of the websites appearing in our listings...

www.kevinsplayroom.co.uk/
Award winning education portal produced and maintained by children, listing all school subjects with hundreds of approved links to curriculum based information

www.artdaily.com/
Online art newspaper

www.channel4.com/learning
On-line educational support and games, featuring some interesting and handy microsites from writing tips to maths puzzles for children of various age groups.

www.channel4.com/history
In-depth history site

www.newscientist.com/home.ns
Website of the science journal

www.britarch.ac.uk/yac
Archaeology and archaeological resources for young archaeologists in the UK

www.tigerchild.net
A great site and useful parents encyclopaedia featuring topics from bullying and homework to family legal advice.

www.netmums.com/
A local network for mums by mums.

www.familiesonline.co.uk/
Local information, forums to discuss products and buy and sell unwanted items

www.bbc.co.uk/parenting
Parenting tips, pregnancy charts money saving advice and more.

www.tamba.org.uk/
The Twins And Multiple Birth Association.

www.ncma.org.uk/
National Childminding Association of England & Wales, providing help & advice on finding registered childminders.

www.manchesterplay.org/
Manchester Play is a section of Early Years & Play which is a department of Manchester City Council. providing information on Playschemes, Playgroups and Play Training.

www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids
BBC Health site presents Kids' Health, a young and lively website for kids

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Free advice service providing access to health info. Freephone 24 hour advice line 0845 4647

www.artslist.org.uk/
Artslist is the best way to keep up-to-date about upcoming performances, exhibitions, festivals and other events in Greater Manchester and beyond. Sign up to receive the latest arts listings, news and special offers

www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
Site celebrating the best of the UKs museums and galleries, including daily arts and museum news as well as exhibition reviews and in-depth online trails.

www.show.me.uk/
Features free games, activities, puzzles, things to do, competitions, places to go, web-links and news from UK museums and galleries.

www.activityvillage.co.uk/
Free colouring pages, kids crafts, activity sheets to print out and other fun activities.

www.earlyarts.co.uk/
Set up by Arts Council England, North West in association with Isaacs UK as a learning, information and support platform for anyone working in, funding, advising, or wishing to work in the arts and early years fields.