Wouldn't it be great if children were born with instruction manuals? Unfortunately they're not, but the good news is that we live in a day and age where support is at our fingertips. The internet may not be an instruction manual, but it's the next best thing!
Following are links to some great parenting sites. I have found guidance, support and, most importantly, friendship on these sites. The internet offers a world of opportunity. All you have to do is ask.
Adoption Links Page - This site was created to assist people in their search for adoption information on the web.
For Potential Adoptive Parents - Adoption Information on the Internet - the most thorough listing on the Internet of web sites, news groups and mailing lists of interest to potential and current adoptive parents.
American SIDS Institute - Dedicated to the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the promotion of infant health through research, clinical services, family support and professional and community education.
Make a Wish Foundation - Fulfills the special wishes of children under the age of 18 who have life-threatening illnesses.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - A national effort to locate and recover missing children and raise public awareness about ways to prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation.
SIDS Network - A growing collaborative effort of individuals from across the United States and around the world. This sites offers up-to-date information as well as support for those who have been touched by the tragedy of SIDS/OID.
All About Kids Online - A family and parenting resource site based on the parenting magazine, "All About Kids." Includes an interactive forum for visitor feedback.
Baby Business - Provides money saving tips, baby product information, and a list of parenting and family oriented web sites.
Because I Love You - A non profit parent support group helping families deal with children on drugs, runaways and other behavioral problems.
Carolina Baby - For parents who are expecting their first baby or who already have an infant or toddler. We have teamed up with pediatric and obstetric professionals to bring you information on a variety of health, safety & general parenting topics to help your raise a happy, healthy child!
Idea Box - A site for parents of young children. Features ideas for education, activities, message boards, and more.
Lion & Lamb Project - A non-profit initative to stop the merchandising of violence to children. See list of recommended toys and toys to avoid.
Makers of Memories (MOMS) - Features stories, kids activity center, links to parenting sites, and more.
The Natural Child Project - The award-winning site on parenting and education that respects children.
Parents Helping Parents - Parent directed family resource center for children with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities).
Parents Place - Parenting resource with newsletters, chat rooms and shopping.
Parent Soup - Community where parents can discuss and learn about parenting, kids, adoption, family issues, dating, money, travel, entertainment, and much more from the experts and each other.
Parent Time - Help for the most important job in the world. Bulletin boards, chat and support.
Parents without Partners - Single parent / family support for divorced, never-married, separated or widowed parents. Parenting chats, bulletin boards, events!
Postpartum Education for Parents - 24-hour Warmline, postpartum distress, "spirited" kids and new parent support groups, infant care classes for expectant parents, and more!
Stork Site - interactive pregnancy/childbirth/new parent resource center with weekly description of your baby/pregnancy changes, chat rooms, bulletin boards and more. Free membersip.
Tough Love - International parent support group for regaining control of out-of-control children.
"Please help to support the "Adopt A Guardian Angel" program. By doing so you are virtually taking the hand of a neighbor and joining us in creating a never ending circle around the world that will
empower us to stand up and be the voice for all children of this
planet! Show them we care enough to make a difference! In reality, by displaying this link back to our site you are helping us to meet our goal of creating awareness, education, recognition, prevention and intervention and that is the first real step towards breaking the cycle of abuse and stopping all forms of maltreatment.
~~Thank you for your support!"
