Raising children is probably the most challenging job for parents but raising them alone and being responsible for so many aspects of their development can be harder than expected. New single moms facing the caring and nurturing of a newborn alone can find answers to many questions and read many stories from other moms and professionals ready to help. Parent advice and tips are always welcome but can mean survival for the single mom handling homework, play dates, growing pains, TV censorship, teen topics and special need children. Parenting resources offers a wealth of information on caring for children with disabilities and challenging topics. Car seat safety information can save lives and Internet safety can keep our children protected against the new world of open communication and information at the click of the mouse.
Parenting and Kids Resources
Parenting Advice and Resources
5 Ways to Take Your Newborn to the Pool Safely
“My baby is two months old, and I was wondering how soon I can start getting her accustomed to the water?” Parents with newborns often ask this … Read More »
Living with Intention and Improving the Quality of Your Life
What is intention? Intention is a purposeful mind and action that makes you aware, awake and conscious. You are mindful and it allows you to slow … Read More »
Moving Up: Making a Smooth Transition to Middle School
As a parent, you’re likely tuned in to your child’s feelings about transitioning to middle school. This change may mean staying at the same school … Read More »
Child Safety and Internet Privacy
Internet Safety Pledges
Whatever your age, the Internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not only fun, but it lets you keep in touch with friends and family and provides … Read More »
Talking to Children about Their Safety
What are the most important things a parent should know when talking to a child about this issue? 1. Don’t forget your older children. Children … Read More »
Caution Comes First
I became a mother at the age of 19 years and it changed my life around completely. For most people it was the worst thing that could happen to me, but … Read More »
New Moms – Useful Tips
Breastfeeding for Single Moms
Single parenting may have never been what you imagined but now you may be pregnant or have a newborn and wonder if breastfeeding is still an option … Read More »
Motherhood Does Not Come Naturally to Us All
I loved babies. I found them so cute, so huggable and absolutely lovely, however things changed when I delivered one, two months before my 19th … Read More »
Practical Advantages To Nursing
One of the first decisions you have to make when you have a baby is whether or not you’re going to nurse or bottle feed. Everyone has an opinion, … Read More »
Kid Stuff, Games and Resources
America’s Story from America’s Library
Meet Amazing Americans, Jump Back in Time, Explore the States, Join America at Play, See, Hear, and Sing "America's Story from America's Library" … Read More »
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIEHS - that’s the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. NIEHS is part of the National Institutes of Health, and studies the effects … Read More »
LEAP Tutoring Lessons and Learning Café, Louisiana
LEAP Tutoring Lessons The Louisiana Department of Education provides tutoring lessons online designed for grades 4 and 8 students who may need … Read More »
Families Understanding Nature Camp, Louisiana
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (WLF) administers Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camps. FUN means Families Understanding Nature and … Read More »
