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Parenting Web Links
- "Mothers for Organic"
an environmentalist and mother writes about why she has chosen to support the organic foods indusry and the benefits of raising children on organic foods
- Alternative Family Matters
lesbian and gay parenting resources
- Birth Defect Registry for Children
online registry of birth defects; information for parents about birth defects and the environment
- Community Services Locator: Locating Community-Based Services to Support Children and Families
extensive list of resources
- Family Pride Coalition
advocacy and support for LGBTQ parents and families
- Fenway Community Health Center: Alternative Insemination Services
alternative insemination services and counseling for the LGBTQ community
- Girl-Mom
information and support for teen moms
- Hip Mama
online magazine about the politics of American parenting
- How Other Cultures Prevent Postpartum Depression: Social Structures that Protect New Mothers’ Mental Health
article exploring the commonalities of cultures where postpartum depression is rare
- Mindful Birthing
mindfulness-based childbirth education and parenting classes
- MomsRising.org
online advocacy organization fighting for family-friendly policies on maternity leave, health care, and childcare; provides grassroots support for leaders and organizations addressing key motherhood issues
- Mothers and Caregivers: Selected Online Resources
great, up-to-date annotated list of articles and web resources
- Mothers Movement Online
information about social, cultural, economic and political issues that impact the well-being of mothers
- National Guardianship Association, Inc.
information for and about becoming a guardian for another
- Planned Parenthood: Parenting
how to talk to your child about sexuality, facts about sexuality that kids should know, and "how to be a good parent"
- The Looking Glass
research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability
- The Motherhood Manifesto
article examining the "care crisis" in America, and the need for paid parental leave, flexible working conditions, after-school programs, high-quality affordable child care and realistic living wages
- USDA Nutritional Assistance Programs
information on government food programs, including Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Food Stamps, and School Meals
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