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Karen Apolloni
Like many first-time parents, I had very little experience with children when my daughter was born. And did I have questions! I
read books and asked other people for advice, and still wanted more answers. Where to turn? The Internet!
There's a wealth of information available, on everything from soothing a teething infant to rainy-day activities for bored preteens.
Here's a list of some popular, informative parenting sites on the Web.
Moms Online
This site features articles, answers to users' questions, and "Hot Tips" all written by experienced moms. Its "Ask the Pros" column
provides advice from professionals. Live chats and message boards are also available. There are non-parenting features, too.
Parenting Q & A
This award-winning site presents information on a wide variety of parenting topics. Included are explanations of a behavior or
situation, advice on what to do, and a listing of resources to go to for more information. Users can also post questions to be
answered by professionals. This site is searchable by topic or age group.
Parents Place
Here you'll find articles, live chat, chat with experts, bulletin (message) boards, and other features. Unusual items are the
pregnancy calendar, e-mail birth announcements, and postcards.
The Natural Child Project
The focus here is on attachment parenting, fostering strong connections between the child and parents. This site contains many
articles written by psychologists and has won more than 50 awards, including USA Today's Hot Site award.
Parenting Today's Teen
This site's introduction states that it provides "resources, insight and support for those who live with or work with teens." It
includes articles by psychologists and teachers, book reviews, resource listings, and a chat forum. This is another award-winning
site.
Midlife Mommies
This award-winning site is geared toward women having babies in midlife. Features include personal stories from moms and a
community forum.
Sgt. Mom's, The Internet Site for Military Families
An Army wife and mother runs this site, but it serves families in all the armed forces. This award-winning site lists tips and
resources on a variety of parenting and non-parenting topics. Message boards are a prominent feature.
Every parent needs advice or sympathy at some point. These web sites can help you find the parenting resources you need. Good
luck and happy parenting!
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