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TOP 10 PARENTING SITES »
Top 10 best
parenting sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors
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LoveToKnow: Kids
Parents will find tons of useful information on this LoveToKnow
channel. Browse through topics covering child behavior, development,
health and activities. The site even offers articles such as
How Spring Affects Children and a slideshow about
What Makes a Good Parent.
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Parents
Parents is a magazine that focuses on information that will
help with everyday child rearing tasks. Articles include topics like
Parents Who Change the World and information on what
celebrity parents are up to. You can also
search for recalls. Subscribe to their magazine online.
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LoveToKnow: Baby
Resources about parenting babies, or taking that big step and
deciding to
adopt. You'll also find articles on topics like preparing a
sibling for the new arrival, single parenting, baby health and
even baby names. Learn how often to feed your new baby or when
she should sleep.
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Parenthood Shopping
Huge variety of information to different types of products. Find
out what the best deals are on toys, furniture or clothing. Pull up any
category, narrow the results and a list of price comparisons around the web
will pull up for you. The site also offers a
forum area.
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Parenting.com
This site has been mom-tested and ranks high on most search
engines as a favorite among parents. You'll find useful advice on
what to do when your baby won't stop crying. Learn how to travel
with your kids so that everyone stays happy. If you have a question
that isn't answered, visit the
community forums.
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The Total Transformation
This remarkable system helps parents get a handle on bad
behavior by giving them positive tools to deal with even the most
difficult problems. The program comes as a
kit, including CDs, DVDs and a Workbook. Learn details on
special offers and get common questions answers under their handy
FAQ.
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Parenting.org
This organization is devoted to educating people to be better
parents. You'll get ideas on things like how to make a parenting plan and
how to run a family meeting and why you should have them. The site also
offers an Ask an Expert feature where you can ask any question you'd like.
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Love and Logic
If you are having a particular problem with your child, visit
this site and click on the link that says
Find a Solution. When you input your problem, the wizard will
help you find a solution through the various resources available
through the website.
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WebMD: Parenting Center
WebMD offers a special area on their site for parents who have
questions about their children's health. You can search by a child's
age or browse for specific issues. Interesting articles include
5 Mistakes Parents Make with Teens and Tweens and
7 Secrets of Toddler Discipline.
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Moms on Edge
The materials on this site are meant to help moms stay sane.
You'll find items like potty training targets, time out mats and etiquette
training programs. You'll even find
good manners placemats. If you sign up for their mailing list, you'll
get free parenting tips and notifications on new products and specials.
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Focus on the Family: Parenting
Focus on the family is a Christian organization, but you don't
have to be a regular church attendee to find helpful advice through this
site. You'll learn how to handle
your child's emotions. Discover
how to build relationships with your children and your spouse.
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Praise Store
Online store chock full of resources on better parenting. In
addition to Kevin Lehman's book Have a New Kid by Friday, you'll also
find titles like Single Parenting that Works, Step-Families and Blended
Families and
Running the Rapids, which is about parenting adolescents.
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Medline Plus: Parenting
Site delves into keeping children safe, setting limits and
enforcing them, monitoring who your child is friends with and leading by
example. You'll also find a complete list of
health topics for children and teenagers, such as info on Asperger's
Syndrome and bedwetting.
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Online Parent Class
Whether you just want to become a better parent, prepare for a
new baby or the court has mandated you take some parenting
improvement classes, this site has a lot to offer. The
online class is simple to register for. It has 11 chapters,
which can be completed at your pace.
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Parents Connect
This site is produced by the children's cable television network
Nickelodeon. The site covers information on babies, kids, teens and
family life. You'll even find a handy guide offering
product reviews. Also, plan your next vacation by reading
through their travel section.
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My
Parent Class
This company offers a parenting class and a co-parenting class.
Both classes are offered online and written by a PhD. They also offer a
10-hour class, an advanced parenting class and a class specific to the state
of Florida.
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Shine: Parenting
Fun site offers tons of information on social trends and parenting. They offer parenting polls and articles on topics like whether or not it is okay to lie to your kids.
Shine also offers advice that might help with other aspects of parenting,
like information on
living a healthy life.
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Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting offers online classes to teach parents how to
deal with the challenges of raising children. The focus is on
positive reinforcement and praising good decisions. They also offer
classes for teachers. Check out the
class schedule to find out when the class you want starts.
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PBS
Parents
PBS is already known for providing children's educational
programming through free television stations around the country. They also
seek to educate parents through this site. In addition to information on
child development, the site offers fun advice on
themed birthday parties and
games and activities.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine
Exceptional Parent is a magazine that focuses on ways to
become an exemplary parent. You'll find topics like kids' sports, family
time, activities and health and development issues. You can subscribe online
or take out an online version of the magazine and save some trees.
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