Links to additional family resources

The National Parenting Center
http://www.tnpc.com
The national parenting center provides expert advice and resources, including information regarding children’s product recalls, parent tips, newsletters, family-related entertainment and recreational ideas for families and children of all ages.

Common Sense Parenting
http://www.parenting.org
Common Sense Parenting specializes in training, consulting, and researching parenting practices that address the day-to-day care taking, guidance and development of children.

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. This website contains general information for parents of children from birth through age 21 and covers topics such as car seats, breastfeeding and immunizations to obesity and injury prevention.

Kids’ Health
http://www.kidshealth.org
Kids Health provides doctor-approved health information about children from birth through adolescence and has separate areas for kids, teens and parents. It covers a wide array of topics about medical, emotional, and developmental issues of children and their families.

NAEYC
http://www.naeyc.org
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with a particular focus on the quality of education and developmental services. The website offers information regarding issues that impact families and children and highlights advances in the field of child development. Parents can also visit this website to locate accredited programs for their children.

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
http://www.necpa.net
The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation was created to encourage the availability of high-quality early education programs for America’s families. The website provides information on advances in the field of child development and information on locating accredited programs for children.

National Institute for Early Education Research
http://www.nieer.org
The National Institute for Early Education Research supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, non-partisan information based on research. The website offers independent research-based advice and technical assistance to four primary groups: policy makers, journalists, researchers and educators.

National Network for Childcare
http://www.nncc.org
The National Network for Childcare provides internet-based resources on a variety of topics relating to child care. Their resources include access to a list-serve that connects those who are interested in issues relating to child care and development, quarterly newsletters, and information regarding child care studies conducted at institutions across the country.

Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org
Zero to Three’s mission is to support the healthy development and well being of infants, toddlers and their families. Their site contains a wealth of information including parenting links, tips and development information relating to children through the age of three.