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Useful Links

At Parenting Now!, we come across many online resources for parents. Here are a few of the ones we find most useful:


American Library Association Great Websites for Kids

Looking for that perfect website for your kid – whether it be about animals, history, math, science, art or more what better place to check than with kid’s librarians – updated weekly! http://gws.ala.org/


Eugene Public Library Kids’ Pages

You’ll find lots of resources here – information on book, movie and music picks; fun and games; library story times and other library events; imagination library; and a parent and teacher’s resource page.http://www.eugene-or.gov/1027/Kids


Springfield Public Library Kids’ Pages

Find out all about the kids programs, events, and services at the Springfield Public Library, as well as reader’s resources, and info for teachers and organizations. http://www.wheremindsgrow.org/kids.html


Family Connection of Lane and Douglas Counties

Trained consultants match parents’ child care needs with possible providers. Included in the initial consultation are a list of referrals, information about choosing quality childcare, and other childcare related resources. https://www.lanecc.edu/lfc


Parenting Podcasts

Here’s just a small selection of podcasts about parenting — some provide guidance and research, some are funny and entertaining, some have lots thought-provoking ideas and all provide support to parents.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/06/22/the-best-parenting-podcasts/


Parenting Now!’s Facebook

News of Parenting Now!, Lane County, and beyond, includes great parenting tips, articles, research, videos, web links and more. Visit our page to stay updated:
https://www.facebook.com/ParentingNowEugene/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

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Family Info Line – 211211 Family Logo

Provides free information, referrals, and support from childhood experts. Available in many languages. Calls are confidential. Dial 211, then extension 5; send an e-mail to children@211info.org; or text your zip code to 898211, then wait for a reply text before sending your question.


Resources for Families Poster (English and Spanish)

These posters list Lane County, Oregon agencies and resources that can help your family! Available in English and Spanish. Thanks, Active 20-30 Club, for underwriting the cost of this community project!


Activities Calendar

Looking for something to do with your child? Check out the calendar provided by LaneKids.


A Child’s Brain Development

Check out this video from the University of Oregon Brain Development Laboratory. A child’s brain is affected by experience, and this video explains it well for us non-scientists.


American Academy of Pediatrics

Lots of child health info here!


ASQ: Ages & Stages Questionnaires

Use these free questionnaires to check the development of your newborn to 5-year-old child.


Just in Time Parenting

Oregon State University Extension Service has a series of free, month-by-month developmental information about babies on through the years.


Reporting Child Abuse

Oregon’s Department of Human Services has lots of information on child abuse and neglect, including prevention programs and how to report suspected abuse or neglect.


Local Calendar of Family Activities

The LaneKids calendar tells you what's happening in our area for parents and children!

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