We're Expecting & Newborns Links of Interest
Local Resources
- Michigan Tech Lactation Spaces
- Child & Family Services of the Upper Peninsula, Inc.
Strengthening children and families by providing high-quality programs throughout the U.P. - Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
Community support for children from birth to 5 years old; includes resources, calendar, and information about the Parent Coalition - Western Upper Peninsula District Health Department
Leading the community toward better health
Pregnancy
- Baby Center
It’s all about kids – from pregnancy all the way to kids age 8 (includes developmental milestones) - Fit Pregnancy
All about preparing for pregnancy, pregnancy, labor and delivery and motherhood
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding USA
Provides breastfeeding information and support to mothers
Healthy Children and Child Development
- Gretchen’s House Free Library
Materials on early childhood developmental topics; includes mini-newsletters on developmental issues, active learning brochures, and typical milestones by age - YourChild – A Guide to Information and Support for Parents
Development and Behavior Resources - Zero to Three
National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families - Child & Family WebGuide
Evaluates, describes, and provides links containing child development research and practical advice (categorized by age and specific topics) - Healthy Children
American Academy of Pediatrics – Dedicated to the health of all children - KidsHealth.org
Most visited website for children’s health and development - KidSource.com
Education and healthcare information for parents and children - Family Education – Your Child 0-6
Learn how to nurture your growing child, from pregnancy through age 6
Parenting
- Berkeley Parents Network
Recommendations and advice contributed by members of the Berkeley Parents Network (note Reviews and Recommendations are for San Francisco Bay area)
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