A 'Who's Who' of parenting websites
Categories: Just For Moms, Playground Bureau, Gadgets & Tech
When it comes to pregnancy and motherhood, many women find themselves wondering "what the heck?" Is it normal to cramp like that? Do all toddlers do this? When can I expect for my partner to do x, y and z?Luckily, many parents, much like myself, have turned to the Internet to find support and learn about the mystery of pregnancy and parenthood.
So where are women turning to when they need the info that their friends and doctors aren't sharing?
Well, there's BabyCenter. They have message boards, as does IVillage, a place I visited a little too often during my first pregnancy. (Note: Stay away from the "hot topics" sections. The hormones are out of control.)
Some city dwellers probably turn to UrbanBaby.com, a place I shall not visit because Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, is not listed. (Who cares if we all live in the suburbs? We can be urban, too!)
For the more niche market, there's Hip Mama or Jewish Family. Of course, our Canadian friends also have websites to help them get through the days.
If you're more of a "natural" parent, you might be interested in sites such as The Natural Child Project or Mothering.Com.
If you're less into social things and more into the logistics, you might consider Parent Hacks, Baby Gadget or the (archived-only) Trixie Update interesting.
Onto the more corporate sites, you have Blogging Baby, of course, as well as the new parenting site, Babble. (I enjoy their feature section.) Cookie Magazine, which I love, has a blog called Day Sitter.
Is there anything I'm missing? I'm always on the lookout for great parenting websites and weblogs. I'd love to hear who you love so I can add them to my ever expanding list of sites I check.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Catherine 12-19-2006 @ 5:04PM
Born to Love
What is it about?: All your cloth diapering needs, and much more - naturally! Strong advocates of the personal, social and environmental benefits of natural parenting.
Frugal Baby Tips
http://frugalbabytips.blogspot.com/
What is it about?: Taking care of baby (and mom!) needs naturally, doesn't have to cost a whole lot of money! Money-saving tips on diapering, diaper washing, safety, slings and baby carriers, toys, clothing, nursing, menstrual needs, travelling with kids and more!
Stories of Pregnancy & Birth over 44y
http://pregnancyover44y.blogspot.com/
What is it about?: At least 90% of these stories pre-date the DE era of 1990, or were a complete surprise to the over 44y old mom-to-be. How can it be so rare, so impossible, such a miracle - when I can find so many??? Sort of a "chicken soup for the TTC over 44 soul".
You Can Get Pregnant in Your 40's
http://youcangetpregnant.blogspot.com/
What is it about?: Sharing articles I find, discussing options you might consider & suggesting what might help. A Zen thought: A true expert is not the one with the most knowledge, but one who causes the most others to have knowledge.
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Babies Online 12-19-2006 @ 5:26PM
Don't forget about Babies Online! http://www.babiesonline.com
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Dylan Emrys, M.A. Pre- and Periatal Psychology 12-19-2006 @ 11:32PM
What Your Baby Knows http://www.whatyourbabyknows.com
What is it? A blog to share parenting tidbits and stories, and get info about infants and development...
Also a place to learn about what infants are able to do, know, and be aware of...what they understand and how early experiences (birth, prenatal experiences, first few months) really impact the emotional and personality development of an individual, and how to help reslove and heal traumas from those experiences and support your baby emotionally.
It's also for anyone who's ever BEEN a baby learn how to access, identify and heal old wounds that are not in conscious memory.
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Mamacita 12-20-2006 @ 1:03AM
Don't forget The Parents Planet, which will be starting up soon. http://theparentsplanet.com/
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Nina 12-20-2006 @ 7:18AM
http://www.justmommies.com
I love that website. It has everything!
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daddyclay 12-20-2006 @ 10:16AM
If you want a little dad's perspective, you might check out our site: www.dadlabs.com
We have articles and blogs and podcasts, but the primary focus is video. Our breast pump experiment has even been noticed by bloggingbaby.
Stop by and let us know what you think.
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April 12-20-2006 @ 12:27PM
www.sybermoms.com
Not for the thin-skinned.
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Jason 12-20-2006 @ 3:47PM
altdotlife.com
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