The following links are sites that have information moms may find helpful or informative on a variety of topics. Please use your own discretion about the opinions and suggestions expressed in any of these resources and talk to your health care professional about your individual concerns.
Parenting Resources
Parenting Articles on various topics relating to early childhood learning.
Nifty Benefits – An easy to read guide to nutrition for children
How to Be an Awesome Parent– a good overall review of best parenting practices
Baby/Child Development and Health Resources
Baby Center.com Sign up for a weekly newsletter during pregnancy and/or for each of your children. Forums and expert opinions make this a very informative site for moms.
Dr. Greene This pediatrician has a huge number of articles answering questions relating to babies and children.
When to Call the Doctor – Articles to help you decide if the symptom is urgent enough to call your doctor.
Kids HealthThis site has many articles of interest to moms and also sections of the site for kids and teens. Nemours is the group behind this site and their goal is freedom from disabling conditions. They have a BrightStart! program for help with dyslexia.
Developmental Delays – Articles and links about developmental delays
Language Development– Articles and links about children’s language development
Everyday Health This site deals with health and different illnesses. This section focuses on issues having to do with children. These are informative, but not exhaustive articles on each topic.
Infant Vision Steps in infant vision development
Emotional Intelligence – A helpful article to begin understanding how to help your child develop emotional intelligence.
Pregnancy and Delivery
Couple and Baby is an online course to prepare for parenting your baby. It is valuable for a couple to spend time together reading and practicing before baby arrives. (This is an extension of our First Steps Ministry)
Teaching Material
Enchanted Learning Full of preschool and kindergarten activities: crafts, rhymes, and coloring books to name a few.
Parenting Tips– Lots of articles of interest!
Craft Ideas Parent’s On-line Magazine has hundreds of ideas for crafts you can do with your children that are inexpensive, fun, and leave lots of room for creativity. A picture and directions are available for every idea.
Math Tips for Every Age These are great ideas to make math fun and a part of your child’s life all through school. When math is fun, it isn’t so frightening.
Sight Word Flash Cards Parents.com allows free download of printable flashcards. Be sure to stop by the Mr. Printable page for many more options. You must sign into the site, but no personal information is required.
Real Estate, Math, and Financial Literacy for K-12
Smithsonian Lesson Plans – History and Culture materials.
Homeschooling Resources
Considering Homeschooling? Start Here: Guilt Free Home Schooling
Brightly Beaming Resources provides curriculum for Nursery to 8 years.
Math Lessons for Shopping – Elementary through Middle School resources
Safety Issues
Baby proofing at home– a guide to baby proofing your home and surroundings
10 Tips to Ensure Your Child’s Identity Stays Safe – This is vital information in these days of identity theft.
Dealing with Grief:
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