Parenting.Org
Hotline: (800) 448-3000
www.parenting.org
Who it’s for: Parents and kids
What it offers:
Whether you're in a crisis, or need a referral or resource recommendation, get parenting help from this Boys Town hotline.
The site offers tips, resources, articles and stories to help with parenting.
The Young Mommies Help Site
www.youngmommies.com
Who it’s for: Young mothers
What it offers:
For young mothers and moms-to-be, this site offers many resources to help you think through your options and deal with motherhood. You'll find community boards, articles and links to information about choices like adoption, abortion, marriage and single parenthood. There is also a chat room feature.
Find a directory of hotlines, centers and other programs for pregnant teens and young mothers. Directory includes centers in cities in Nevada, Arkansas, Texas Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, Alabama and California.
National Center or Fathering
www.fathers.com
Who it's for: Fathers and fathers-to-be
What it offers:
Dads can get advice, encouragement and inspiration about fathering (and grandfathering) children from newborns through teens. You can also sign Dad up for a weekly newsletter, as well as for free downloads of parenting podcasts. Apart from online articles and videos about fathering, the nonprofit also offers fatherhood training through workplaces, churches and other organizations - see if your local church or community center can arrange for a training session by directing them to the site.
Breastfeeding Help Line
www.4woman.gov
Hotline: (800) 994-9662
Who it’s for: Women who are trying to breastfeed, along with their partners and families
What it offers:
Got questions about how to get started with breastfeeding, how often your baby should be eating, nursing positions, pumping and storing milk, or any other nursing issue? Go to this Web site and type in “breastfeeding questions.” Or call this National Women's Health Information Center hotline, and a trained La Leche League Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - a mom who's learned the ins and outs of nursing her own baby - will provide you with the support to help make breastfeeding a success.
Planned Parenthood
www.plannedparenthood.org
Who it’s for: All women
What it offers:
Planned Parenthood offers a full menu of reproductive-health services, including postpartum care, general women's health, birth control and the morning-after pill. Some locations base fees on your income, have pay-later service for birth control and will help you sign up for low-cost health insurance.
Informative online articles help you learn about postnatal nutrition and other postpartum health issues. Plus, find your closest Planned Parenthood center.
Teenwire
www.teenwire.com/
Who it’s for: Teens
What it offers:
Get articles on birth control, pregnancy, abortion, and many other sex and heath concerns of teens.
Links back to main Planned Parenthood site and center locator.
Putting Kids First
www.puttingkidsfirst.org
Who it’s for: Mothers and fathers in need of parenting classes
What it offers:
Parenting and co-parenting classes taken online or by mail. Courses are designed to meet court requirements nationwide but are great for anybody.
Links to recommended attorneys and other legal resources, parenting resources and help, mental health Web sites, etc.
One Tough Job
www.onetoughjob.org
Who it’s for: All parents
What it offers:
You'll find articles and information on parent-child communication, discipline and safety.
Get tips on dealing with stress, finding a support group or starting your own.
March of Dimes
www.marchofdimes.com
Who it’s for: Pregnant women and new mothers
What it offers:
Click on "Pregnancy and Newborn" to watch instructional videos, listen to audio and follow a fun flash presentation, all about healthy pregnancy and basic newborn care. This is a great site if you're looking for ways to grow a healthy baby and be a good and happy parent.
Parenting.Org
Hotline: (800) 448-3000
www.parenting.org
Who it’s for: Parents and children
What it offers:
Whether you're in a crisis, or need a referral or resource recommendation, get parenting help from this Boys Town hotline.
The site offers tips, resources, articles and stories to help with parenting.
Backline
Hotline: (888) 493-0092
www.yourbackline.org/
Who it’s for: Mothers
What it offers:
Dictionary for Dads
www.dictionaryfordads.com/
Who it’s for: Fathers
What it offers:
Foreclosures Resource Guide
www.ncsconline.org
Who it’s for: Families facing foreclosure
What it offers:
Resources for pregnancy