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Child Development and Parenting
Child Development
Children's Health & Safety
Parenting
Child Development
National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development provides information
on health and child development.
Association
for Childhood Education International
ACEI supports the education and development of children,
from birth through early adolescence.
Autism
Society of America
The ASA Web site provides information and resources related
to autism.
La
Leche League International
The La Leche League site offers mothers support, encouragement,
and information related to breastfeeding as an important
element in the healthy development of the baby.
Lamaze
International
This site provides information to new parents and educators
about the Lamaze philosophy of birth, which is free from
routine medical interventions.
Learning
Disabilities Association of America
The LDA is a volunteer organization advocating for individuals
with learning disabilities.
NDSS
National Down Syndrome Society works to benefit people with
Down Syndrome and their families through education, leadership,
and research.
Easter
Seals
The Easter Seals organization offers a variety of services
to help people with disabilities address life's challenges
and achieve personal goals.
National Mental Health Association
NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans
through education, research, advocacy, and service.
Zero
to Three
This Web site helps to promote the healthy development of
infants and toddlers by supporting families, communities,
and those who work on their behalf.
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Children's Health & Safety
KidsHealth
This Web site provides doctor-approved health information
about children from prenatal development through adolescence.
This site has separate locations for children, teens, and
parents; each with its own design, age-appropriate content,
and tone. It contains in-depth information developed by
experts in child and teen health.
American
Academy of Pediatrics
This Web site contains information regarding the health and
welfare of children. The members of the American Academy
of Pediatrics have dedicated themselves to attaining optimal
physical, mental, and social health and well being for all
infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The AAPD is the membership organization representing the
specialty of pediatric dentistry. The Web site provides journal
articles, news, etc.
American
Medical Association
The AMA is a professional organization for physicians. The
Web site provides news and information related to medical
issues.
American
Society for Nutritional Services
This Web site provides nutrient information and articles
from The Journal of Nutrition.
Asthma
and Allergy Foundation
The AAFA site provides information about asthma and allergies.
Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation International
JDRF supports research to find a cure for diabetes and its
complications. The site provides news and information about
diabetes and current research.
March
of Dimes
March of Dimes promotes cost-effective interventions that
can improve infant health.
Maternal
and Child Health Bureau
MCHB is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. It provides programs to fill the physical, psychological,
and social needs of mothers and children and promotes access
to quality healthcare for everyone.
National
Association of Childbearing Centers
The NACC's Web site provides information on birth centers
and about various stages of childbearing.
American
College of Nurse-Midwives
The ACNM provides research, accredits midwifery education
programs, administers continuing education programs, and
establishes clinical practice standards.
American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG provides information and news related to healthcare
for women.
Maternal
and Child Health
This Web site provides information to improve the health
of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents, including
low-income families, those with diverse racial and ethnic
heritages, and those living in rural or isolated areas without
access to care.
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Parenting
Parenthood.com
Parenthood.com is dedicated to providing family life and
parenting information aimed at parents. This Web site also
provides information about parenting and childcare from
conception through school age.
The
Baby Center
This Web site offers parenting information from preconception
through the toddler years.
National
Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
The Web site provides information on the warning signs a
person should look for if they suspect an infant is suffering
from Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). It also offers information,
ideas, and answers for parents and caregivers, such as how
to cope with a crying baby.
National
PTA
The PTA is a nonprofit organization of parents, educators,
and students that works to improve the health, education,
and well-being of all children.
Families
and Work Institute
FWI conducts research that provides data to inform decision
making on the changing workforce, changing family, and changing
community.
Healthy
Teen Network
This site provides resource information for preventing adolescent
pregnancy and helping teens who are parents. HTN was formerly
called the National Organization of Adolescent Pregnancy,
Parenting, and Prevention, Inc. (NOAPP).
Juvenile
Products Manufacturers Association
JPMA is a national trade organization that provides information
about the safe use of juvenile products.
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