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ABC Magazine
www.abcmag.co.uk |
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This is the site for the ABC Magazine - The local information magazine
for Sussex and Surrey Parents, with plans for future expansion into other
areas in the UK. Topics covered include organic food, returning to
work, schooling etc.
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Breastfeeding Advice
www.abm.me.u |
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If you're a mum-to-be or
new mum and would like some advice on breastfeeding, take a look
at this website.
In addition to lots of helpful advice and details of support
groups, there is also a 24-hour telephone helpline with support
provided by trained volunteer counsellors. You can reach them on
Tel. 020 7813 1481.
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Active Birth
www.activebirth.com |
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Packed with useful information for
mums-to-be and parents, this site also has an on-line shop as well as
offering birthing pools for hire.
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www.allianceforchildhood.org.uk |
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We love the work of the Alliance for
Childhood, whose aims include supporting family life, fighting poverty &
neglect, highlighting the dangers of commercialism aimed at children,
and improving childcare facilities.
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General Advice
www.askbaby.com
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This
is a guide to pregnancy and babycare, from conception through
the first year. You can register for weekly updates on
baby's development relevant to your stage of pregnancy or baby's
age.
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www.babygroe.co.uk |
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Baby G.R.O.E: (Baby Green Recycled Organic
Ethical) is an information
directory of environment-friendly options for families - from nappies to
feeding. We like the combination of useful information and humourous
touches.
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www.babynamesworld.com |
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Stuck for a
name for your imminent/new arrival? This site has over 11,000 baby
names to help you find the perfect one.. The names are accompanied by their
meaning and origin.
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www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid
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We like the
first-aid advice at the BBC's website. There is lots of
useful information, including on-line interactive training,
covering a whole range of situations from choking to scalds &
burns. The child care section has information on how to
deal with asthma attacks, head injuries, heatstroke amongst
other things. You will also find details of local
first-aid training courses.
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www.breastfeeding.co.uk |
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Take a look at this site for lots of
information and advice - particularly helpful if you have a very young baby
and are still working on perfecting the art of breastfeeding! There are
articles, contacts and links, and if you need further help you can email or
'phone their support line.
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www.cfw.tufts.edu |
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Child and Family Web Guide - Tufts University
This American site is an excellent on-line directory of websites about
babies, children, parenting etc. If there's anything you want to
know about raising your children, you're sure to find something relevant
through this site. Listings in the directory are given a rating from
Good to Excellent (any reviewed and rated below Good are not listed), an
overview and links.
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www.childrensfood.org |
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This
is the website of the Children's Food Advisory Service, set up by Lizzie
Vann, who owns the Organix food company. It has
information and advice on weaning and nutrition, as well as allergies and
hyperactivity, and how food can impact these.
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Doulas/Birthing Partners
www.doula.org.uk |
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Here you'll find information about the
role of doulas, as well as a listing of registered doulas in the UK - so if
you're looking to find one near you, this is a good place to start.
Studies have shown that having a doula with you for labour and birth can
significantly reduce the risk of medical interventions.
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www.directorykids.com |
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This is an extensive directory of
websites relevant to parents - from pregnancy to childcare, education, teens
etc. If you need information on anything child-related, this is a good
place to start your search.
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www.english-nature.org.uk |
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This site has details of nature reserves, sites of specific interest, as well as ideas for enjoying nature
in the garden and nature for schools. You will also find
information on facilities available and access at sites and
nature reserves.
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www.family-travel.co.uk |
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This site contains lots of information about
travelling with babies and young children. Much of the information is
available free of charge, with subjects such as travelling in pregnancy,
insurance and local cultures. To access the in-depth reports on
holiday destinations, there is an annual subscription fee of £14.95.
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www.fathersdirect.com |
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Here you'll find loads of information for
dads, from ideas on games to play with your kids to your rights at work, for
example for paternity leave. You will need to register on-line to
access some parts of the site.
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www.flyingwithkids.com |
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This site
is well worth a visit if you're travelling on holiday by 'plane.
Here you'll find health advice, suggestions for what to pack for
on the plane, ideas for entertaining children on board, and
more.
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www.fulltimemothers.org |
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If you're at home full-time with your
children, or are thinking about it, you'll probably like this site, which
has articles and research about staying at home. There are also book
reviews and useful links. You can join the Full Time Mothers
association for a fee of £7.50 - and meet other mums at one of their local
groups.
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www.greatdad.com
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There aren't that
many baby and parenting sites out there which have a father's perspective.
This one does just that, and is well worth a visit (for women too - to help
understand the man's viewpoint).
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www.greenchoices.org |
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This site gives you ideas for more
environment-friendly versions of things you plan to buy, and has an
excellent baby section, which covers all sorts from bedding to toys.
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www.greencuisine.org |
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We like chef & nutritionist Daphne Lambert's
site for its inspiration to eat and live well. The
site has recipes, an on-line shop, and articles on various subjects
including nutrition for pregnancy and for children.
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www.guidebaby.com |
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Baby Directory, Online resource and information
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www.home-start.org.uk |
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This website provides online support to
parents of children under 5 years old. They also offer a telephone
help-line on 08000 636368.
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www.hse.org.uk |
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This is the site of the Human Scale Education
organisation. If you have toddlers and older children, or simply like
to plan ahead, you may be thinking about schooling and education. It's
worth looking at all the options and really making sure you select the most
suitable one for you and your child. We love the principles of Human
Scale Education, who promote the development of small schools, manageable
class sizes etc.
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www.ieko.co.uk |
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Shop here for natural paints, ideal for
the family home. No more nasty paint fumes with this range of paints
produced from natural ingredients. |
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www.justparents.co.uk |
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Information about pregnancy & parenting |
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www.kellymom.com |
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Lots of useful information about
breastfeeding and parenting |
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www.midwivesonline.com |
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Visit this site
for information and advice on a wide range of subjects of
interest to parents. There are sections on breastfeeding,
a baby's growth guide, frequently asked questions (lots!), and a
section specially for dads - and much much more. You will
also find useful links and advice on nursery care.
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www.motheratwork.co.uk |
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Here you'll find all sorts of advice and
information on subjects such as work-life balance and childcare. You
can submit any questions you have to a panel of experts, who then publish
replies the following month. |
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www.naturalchild.org
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The objective of the North-American based
Natural Child Project is " to help parents to understand the critical
importance of the earliest years of childhood, and to provide the kinds of
information and encouraging support they need to treat their child with
unconditional love and respect". On the site you'll find lots of
advice, useful links, and an on-line shop. This is a real must-visit
site.
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www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com |
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For information on all
sorts of pregnancy and parenting matters, take a look at the
National Childbirth Trust's (NCT) website.
The site has lots of articles, as well as details of antenatal
and postnatal classes around the UK. For mums who'd
like to talk through any problems or concerns related to
breastfeeding the NCT provide a helpline on 0870 444 8708.
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
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These NHS sites are useful sources of information about
illnesses, including childhood ones, and guides to identifying whether professional medical help is
required, particularly for apparently minor ailments. The self-help
guide recommends a course of action - in some cases to call your doctor.
There is a health encyclopaedia, giving details of illnesses and other
information about the NHS. If you are away from home, but still in the
UK, you may find the NHS Direct telephone line more useful - call on 0845
4647.
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www.nfpi.org.uk
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This is the website of the National Family and Parenting Institute. "The Institute's role is to bring together
organisations, knowledge and know-how to enhance the value and quality of
family life, to make sure that parents are supported in bringing up their
children and in finding the help and information they need."
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www.nspcc.org.uk |
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This is the NSPCC's website, which has all
sorts to offer. If you're a new parent seeking advice, you'll find
lots here, as well as several useful links and telephone numbers for
other organisations. There is also information about the NSPCC's
campaigns - and
visit the on-line shop for a selection of cards and gifts, and support a really good cause while you shop.
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www.organicfoodee.com |
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Visit this site for information about
organic food, and much much more. You will find details of local
stockists of organic produce around the UK and articles on all sorts of
subjects from chocolate to natural birth.
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www.organic-supermarket.co.uk
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Not quite what you might
think - this site is in fact an on-line directory of organic and natural
food suppliers in the UK. You can search for suppliers in
your area or for particular product groups, from fruit & veg to
baby foods. The site also has articles and information
about organic food, and there are books available to purchase
on-line.
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www.parentsjury.org.uk
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We love the work of The Parents Jury, an
independent body of parents, aiming to improve the quality of food and drink
for children. Visit their website to register your support and get involved in
their campaign to get sweets removed from the checkouts.
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www.raisingkids.co.uk |
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Here you'll find all sorts of information
about parenting - divided into sections by age of child - from babies to
teenagers. The on-line shop also sells parenting books.
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www.seasideawards.org.uk |
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This website provides details of the beaches in
Britain which have been awarded blue flag and seaside award status. If
you're planning a trip to the coast, check this out first, so you know which
beaches are recommended for facilities, cleanliness etc.
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www.sounddoula.co.uk |
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Looking for a doula in the Sussex/Surrey
area ? Specialises in using sound to manage the pain of labour.
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www.sunsmart.org.uk |
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It's so important to make sure that your
child's skin is protected from the sun, and this website has lots of advice
on skin care in the sun. Babies should not be exposed to direct sun at
all below the age of 6 months, and all children need protection with good
quality sun lotions to ensure that they are safe from harmful rays.
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Info for Parents seeking a nanny at
www.tinies.com Info for
Nursery and Nanny Jobs at
www.tinies.com
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Find a nanny and other childcare in the UK Tinies Childcare provides a wide range of services for
parents and childcarers. Are you looking for a perfect nanny? Or seeking a nanny
job? We help families looking for childcare and for nannies and childcarers
looking for employment. Advice on every aspect of childcare. Information on
providing a permanent or mobile creche. Contact us for all your childcare needs.
www.tinies.com
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www.travel.guardian.co.uk |
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Visit the Guardian Unlimited site for lots of
travel information, with specialist articles (e.g. on travelling with
families and children) and on-line booking facilities. There is also a
useful links section.
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www.ukparents.co.uk |
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Try this site for information about
everything from pre-conception to school. There is a chat room and
there are specialist sections including one for single parents.
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www.visitbritain.com |
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For ideas on days out and details of all
sorts of places to visit, from castles to museums, try this site.
You can also search for accommodation, and find extensive travel
information.
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www.womens-institute.org.uk |
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The Women's Institute campaign on a
number of issues affecting families. One of their current areas of work
is in striving for improvements in the standards of children's
food as part of their Children's Diets, Exercise and Health
campaign. Log on to their website for more details and to see how
you can support this campaign.
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www.woodcraft.org.uk |
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This is the website of the Woodcraft Folk -
a movement developed in the 1920s by an ex-scout. Weekly local
groups are held in over 500 places around the country, with activities
including games, crafts and drama. Groups are divided up by age
group, starting with under-6s, and the oldest being 15 years & over. In
addition to the regular groups, there are also weekend and summer
camps. The movement aims to encourage self-confidence and
activity. |
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