Hello parents, guardians and caregivers!
Librarian Liz here! I have compiled a list of websites that provide resources for new and expecting parents! These websites provide information on all kinds of parenting related things, like what to expect when you are pregnant, mental health resources for parents, proper nutrition for all ages, special needs services, education and schooling prep and more.
We also have a fantastic parenting section on the 3rd floor with books that cover all of these topics and more. Stop by the 3rd floor to learn about our parenting collection!
General Information
Baby On The Way – Provides information for expecting and new parents
Birthday Presence – Provides classes and workshops for new and expecting parents
American Pregnancy Association – Provides information for planned and unplanned pregnancies and getting pregnant.
Mott Children – Provides information on a wide variety of topics for all ages of children
Parent Link – Provides information to parents who live in NJ
What To Expect – Provides information on becoming pregnant, pregnancy, and after pregnancy
Expecting Parents
Parent Lab – Provides parenting courses for new parents
Resources for New Parents – Provides general information for new and expecting parents
Baby Center – Provides information for expecting parents
OASH – Provides information and resources for pregnant families
New Parents
CDC – Provides information on health screening for newborns
Kids Health – Provides information for first time parents
NYTimes – Provides a guide for caring for new babies when you leave the hospital
Parents – Provides tips and tricks for new parents during the first month
Postpartum Depression (PPD) and other difficulties
Motherly – Provides information for dealing with anxiety and PPD
Pregnancy After Loss – Provides support for parents becoming pregnant after a loss
Postpartum Support International – Provides support to parents dealing with PPD
Parents Without Partners – Provides information and education resources for single parents
Family Information
National Resources for Families – Provides resources for families in need of assistance
Department of Children and Families – Provides resources for families on a variety of topics
Multiples of America – Provides support for families with twins and triplets
Health and Nutrition Information
ACOG – Provides health information for pregnant people and expecting parents
Healthy Children – Provides health information for expecting parents, new babies, and children of all ages
Food Safety – Provides information on what foods to eat/avoid during pregnancy
La Leche League – Provides information and support on breastfeeding
Kids Health – Provides health information for parents, kids and teens
CDC – Provides health information for parents about a variety of topics for children of all ages
Nutrition – Provides resources for parents about nutrition for children
HRSA – Provides information on various health topics for children of all ages
Special Needs
Fathers Network – Provides information for fathers with special needs children
IDEA – Provides resources for children with disabilities, and information on the laws
Family Voices – Provides resources for parents of children with special needs
Family Resource Network – Provides services to individuals with disabilities and their families
Education and Schooling
Kids Money – Provides financial education resources for children
Get Ready To Read – Provides information and resources for early literacy
Head Start – Provides information for parents about starting school, specifically low income families
Just for Parents
Working Mother – Provides information on parenting for working mothers
Fathers – Provides information on parenting for fathers
Parents Self Care – Provides information for parents on self care
Mindful Mammas – Provides information on self-care for mothers
Mothers Center – Provides a community for mothers
Pandemic
UNICEF – Provides information about Covid-19 to parents and parenting tips for parenting during a pandemic
Parent Link – Provides information about Covid-19 to parents in NJ
CDC – Provides information to families about Covid-19
Johns Hopkins – Provides up to date information on the Covid-19 vaccine for kids
Kids Health – Provides information for parents on Covid-19
UNC Health – Provides information on Covid-19 for parents
Covid-19 Parenting – Provides information on parenting during the pandemic and general parenting advice