Resources
A Parent Support Help Line
www.nationalparenthelpline.org/
Parenting isn't always easy - when you need someone to talk to, try this toll-free call center where you can get support from a trained parent advocate. Click the link or just call 1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736) between 10 am and 7 pm PST.
Child Care Resources
www.naeyc.org/families
The National Association for the Education of Young Children has some resources for parents on what to look for in a quality childcare or preschool, a database of accredited programs, and brochures and information school readiness activities you can do at home with your child.
www.sncs.org/parents/choosingchildcare.html
Your local connection for childcare referrals, this page has information about licensed care, getting a referral, and basic information about finding childcare.
Child Development & Brain Development
brainconnection.com/library/?main=genhome/child-development
Science-based information on the brain and its development.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child
Child development information from the CDC.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly/default.htm
A link to the "Learn the Signs, Act Early" site that helps parents and caregivers identify signs of autism and other developmental differences.
www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_util_babybrainflash
This site uses Flash to let you explore a child's developing brain--great information along with the cool graphics.
www.zerotothree.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=3301.0
Click here to access BabySteps, an excellent e-newsletter for parents of young children published by Zero to Three, a national organization that works to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
www.promisingpractices.net/experts/experts_babyvideos.asp#q1
Experts answer parents' questions about television and young children.
www.search-institute.org/system/files/40Assets.pdf
The 40 Assets
The 40 Assets are Building Blocks for Raising Healthy Children and Youth
Since its creation in 1990, Search Institute’s framework of Developmental Assets has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States. Grounded in extensive research, the Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive. This link will take you to a list of the 40 assets.
For more information go to www.search-institute.org
Connections to Local Parents
www.sierramadresandpadres.com
Sign up to join their e-mail list and learn lots about what’s going on locally
groups.yahoo.com/group/NevadaCountyMonkeyBusiness/
A yahoo chat group of western Nevada County parents - click here to see their homepage.
http://www.heatherhuntdc.com/www.heatherhuntdc.com/Milk_&_Honey_Cafe.html
A weekly breastfeeding support group that meets in Nevada City.
http://mopsgv.wordpress.com/
A bi-weekly support group for parents and their 0 to 5-year-olds in a church setting.
Family Resource Centers
www.nevco.k12.ca.us/pdfs/partners-brochure.pdf
The PARTNERS Family Resource Centers are a network of family resource centers in western Nevada County, with locations in Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and on the San Juan Ridge. Under the auspices of the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools office, these resource centers are open to all Nevada County residents and are "Where Nevada County families and community members gather for support, information, resources, and fun!" Click on the link to see their brochure.
www.truckeefrc.org/
The Family Resource Center of Truckee is a non-profit that seeks to "promote social and economic success in our community by providing education, mobilizing resources and advocating for change." Click on the link to see their website and explore their many programs and activities for families and children.
Health Information
www.chop.edu/consumer/your_child/index.jsp
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - a good resource for medical information
www.kidshealth.org/parent
Articles on every health and development question you can think of from the everyday to the rare—all reviewed by doctors and specialists.
www.aap.org/parents.html
The American Academy of Pediatrics has information for parents about health, safety, and development.
www.sparetheair.com/aqirealtime.cfm
Click here to see the air quality rating for Grass Valley each day.
www.stainnc.org
A local group of parents and others have come together over the issue of our poor air quality.
www.californiasmokershelpline.org
Ready to quit smoking? Here's some support, information, and referrals.
www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding, and other great breastfeeding information, from the National Women's Health Information Center.
Local Events and Resources
www.dial211.com
Community Resource Directory for Nevada County
www.sncs.org
Sierra Nevada Children's Services - for local childcare resource and referrals, as well as parenting and provider information
aboutnevadacounty.com
If you click on “Events in Nevada County” you’ll get a calendar of events by month. Full of interesting links.
www.karecrisisnursery.org
Our local crisis nursery, where you can find free, quality care for your young children in times of need.
Parenting Tools
ccfc.ca.gov/Help/default.asp
First 5 California Tips for Parents and Caregivers
www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=par_parents&AddInterest=1148
Parenting Information from Zero-to-Three, a national organization that works to improve the lives of babies and toddlers.
www.commonsensemedia.org
A great tool that gives reports on appropriateness of movies, video games, and websites for children at many different ages. Reminder: the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly suggests children under two have no screen time (TV, dvds, computers, video games).
www.preventiveoz.org
Preventive Ounce’s goal is to help parents understand their children’s temperaments. Click on the “Image of your child” link and you’ll connect to an online survey that will give you a temperament profile for your 4-month-old to 5-year-old and tips for handling a child with that temperament. A must for every parent!
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child
Positive parenting tips and child development information
www.teacherquicksource.com/infanttoddler/default.aspx
A quick and easy to use resource for both parents and caregivers!
Let's say you'd like to know where your child should be with Language or Literacy, etc. This is a great guide that will give you some ideas.
Just click on Language; Click on the age group. Voila, there you have a list and some activities specific to it!