Parenting Support

Are you still waiting for your child's instruction manual? We are too! While there's often no easy answer to the challenges of parenting, these web sites may provide some helpful suggestions and support.

BabyCenter--Sections on each stage from pregnancy, baby, toddler, preschooler, and big kid with insights on development and behavior. Community boards and questions answered.

BabyZone--A wealth of information for and about your baby and toddler.

Chart Jungle--Free printable charts for everything from potty training to saying please & thank you.

Family Watchdog--A free searchable database of registered sex offenders. Includes offender details and a mapping feature.

Junior Society--Reviews of unusual, clever and intelligent products, services and activities for children.

Just One More Book--Podcasts about children's books. Explore archives by age, subject, format, or types of protagonists or illustrations.

Reading is Fundamental--Advice and activities to help you encourage your child to read.

ToddlerToddler--Advice and resources for parenting during the toddler years. Special sections include potty training, tantrums, and schools.

Blogs

These blogs provide a more personal perspective on the joys and challenges of raising children.

Eric Carle--Eric Carle's personal blog where he shares artwork and insights from his popular books.

Nature Mom--The thoughts and experiences of a mom trying to live a more natural family life, for health and for the planet.