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Family, Parenting, Grandparenting Resources

Here area a few online resources to help you with being a better parent or grandparent. (Please note that the inclusion of resources on this page does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the sites or the respective organizations' points of view.)

Parenting & Parenthood

Child and Family WebGuide – A resource for parents provided by Tufts University. It describes and evaluates sites that contain research-based information about infants, children, and teens
Family Planning Council – Confidential family planning and related healthcare services
FCC Parent's Place – An array of information to help parents deal with, decipher, and monitor the communications that their children can access 
Focus on the Family – Helping preserve traditional values and the institution of the family
Focus on Your Child – A membership program designed to help parents bond together, share practical advice, and encourage one another to make the most of the parenting years
KidSource.com – In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and children
MedlinePlus Family Issues – Links to news and information on a variety of family issues
Parenthood.com – Comprehensive source for great parenting, pregnancy, and childcare articles
Parenting.org – Dedicated to helping parents with everyday issues
Positive Parenting – Dedicated to providing resources and information to help make parenting more rewarding, effective, and fun
 

Mothering & Motherhood

Family and Home Network – Providing encouragement, information, and affirmation to at-home mothers and fathers

La Leche League – A worldwide mother-to-mother support organization that helps women breastfeed their babies

Mothers & More – The Network mothers who have altered their career paths in order to care for their children at home
Mothers of Supertwins (MOST) – A network supporting families of triplets, quadruplets, qunituplets

NaturalChildbirth.org – An online resource of birthing options, newborn care, and more

Postpartum Support International – A national, non-profit organization that provides support and resources about perinatal mental health
Single Mothers Online – For single moms by choice or chance
Working Mothers – Identifies top companies for working mothers and provides opportunity to sign up for a free newsletter

 Fathering & Fatherhood

Center For Successful Fathering – Offering information and training programs aimed at fathers
Fathering Magazine – An electronic-format magazine providing innovative solutions to the issues faced by men with children
Fatherville.com – A resource for fathers...by fathers and about fathers, whether a biological father, a step-father, a male role model, or just a man who knows a kid who needs help

National Fatherhood Initiative – Equipping fathers to be great dads
The National Center for Fathering – Helping dads be better fathers so families will be strengthened

Grandparents & Grandparenting

Foundation for Grandparenting – Dedicated to raising grandparent consciousness to better the lives of grandchildren, parents and grandparents

Grandloving.com – Creative ideas for grandparents
Grand Parent Again – Grandparents as parents
Grandparents Magazine – Online magazine for grandparents
GrandparentWorld.com – Developed by grandparents by grandparents that delivers a world of ways for grandparents to stay connected with their grandchildren

Written by: Sam Vigil Jr.
Date Published: March 01,2002 Date Reviewed: October 29,2010
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This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis of specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt professional medical attention if you have a particular concern about your health or specific symptoms. Wellsource, Inc. is not liable for any health consequences resulting from your use of this site.

 

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