Parenting Resources

The following websites are chock full of information to support parents throughout their child rearing years (particularly the earlier ones). These websites were our Club members top picks. Happy web surfing!

Parenting Websites – Miscellaneous Topics

aap.org/topics.htmlAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. Information relating to the health of children.
annabelkarmel.comOffers an essential guide to feeding babies, toddlers and families with a collection of homemade recipes for babies, children and mums. You can also find parenting tips on topics such as weaning, breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
babycenter.comInformative website for all things pregnancy and baby.
commonsensemedia.orgA non-partisan, not-for-profit website providing trustworthy information and tools, as well as independent forums, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.
kellymom.comInformation on breastfeeding, sleeping and parenting.
kidshealth.org/parentWebsite for children’s health and development.
med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_index.htm ­ Pediatric Advisor Index from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
nichd.nih.gov­National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
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Local Parenting Resources & Family Things to Do in the OC

choc.org/community/index.cfm?id=P00359CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County), community education classes
familysupportnetworkca.com/screenings.htmlDevelopmental screening services provided in Orange County
funorangecountyparks.comA blog all about Orange County playgrounds and play ideas.
ocfamily.com­The online version of the popular OCFamily magazine
orangecountykidsmagazine.comThe latest version of Coast Kids magazine
orangecountyparent.comArea events and activities, appropriate for infants through teens, as well as a forum for parents to exchange information and post related classifieds.
parentingoc.com­Information and resources for parents plus a local calendar of events and activities that are tot-tested and parent friendly.
sparkoc.comThe largest database of area arts and cultural events in Orange County. Many featured activities are for young children and families.
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Laguna Beach – City Information

lagunabeachcity.netThe city’s recreation brochure and online sign-up for kids classes. Information on buying your annual resident parking pass. Laguna Beach transit information and information on buying taxi vouchers.
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Popular Parenting Blogs/Web Communities

babble.comA magazine and community for a new generation of parents.
breezymama.comArticles, interviews and lessons learned – all about parenthood.
kidpower.org/blogA blog, articles and a wealth of other resources to help teach children positive, practical, and effective ways to think, move, and speak to stay safe in challenging personal safety situations.
motheringheights.netA hilarious and enlightening look at motherhood in today’s world. Written by local Lagunian, Christine Fugate.
mothersclick.comSocial network and online service provider developed exclusively for active moms. A free online tool designed to be a unique parenting resource, helping moms to promote group-building, knowledge-sharing, and community.
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Keeping Your Child Safe

familywatchdog.usSex Offender registry and search.
meganslaw.ca.govInformation on how to protect your family from sexual abusers. Find registered sex offenders in Laguna Beach.
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Please note: Various members have found these organizations helpful and informative. The Club does not in any way endorse these organizations or qualify their services and information.