Other Parent Resources
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Some of these resources are not necessarily based in New Jersey but we feel they are worth a look. If you have suggestions to add here, please contact us.
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Just for Dads; Just for Moms;
Misc Parenting Resources; On the Road; At Home; Money Matters and Organization and Time Management Just for Dads
Athomedad - find a group of dads in your local area, advertise your group, communicate with each other, discuss local topics, keep a calendar of events, and otherwise keep your group organized and visible.
From the Sidelines - a New Jersey dad shares his experiences as a father and sports coach DrMoz - includes a Dad Group directory, new Dad resources and daddy gifts Stay at Home Dads of NJ - a Facebook group enabling dads to communicate and set up playdates Rebel Dad - to help dads connect with each other. There don't appear to be NJ groups listed yet Just for Moms
For Playgroups please go to the Activities page
Mompreneurs - listing of companies and websites offering networking, coaching & learning opportunities for the mom looking to create or bolster her own business or working moms seeking others who juggle the mom/work thing Dooce - read Heather B. Armstrong's funny, quirky & sometimes irreverent take on motherhood. (Note: her style of humor contains some strong language and may not appeal to everyone). Circle of Moms - a social network for all mothers and soon-to-be mothers available on Facebook CafeMom - a place for moms and moms-to-be to connect Momoirs - the funny things kids say and do, especially to mom Sandy's blogs - she writes about serious parenting issues, issues affecting moms and the lighter side of parenthood for NJ.com and the New Jersey Mom's Blog |
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Misc Parenting Resources
Special Needs - information, resources & facilities specializing in special-needs care & education; includes blogs from parents of special needs children: Sailaja Sastry's blog
New Jersey Specialty Stores - ParenthoodNJ's list of stores in NJ catering to your child's interests from dinosaurs to dolls to model trains & more Parental Guidance - special section of NJ.com featuring NJ parents discussing raising children, family life & more in NJ Baby Center - Lots of information covering all the stages of your child's development; can sign up for regular emails with informative articles Parenting - companion website to the magazine; covers various stages of child development, has a mom section, recipes and more Parents - companion website to the magazine; articles broken down by child's age; recipe, general parenting & holiday sections as well Camp programs - includes summer & winter camp programs for a variety of ages and interests Party Planning - information on vendors, locations & more for planning your child's party On the Road
Travel Resources - Taking a trip? ParenthoodNJ has compiled a list of sites to help you plan activities with your family
Travel Safety - check here for keeping your family safe on the road Techie Learning & Fun - use your iPhone or iPod Touch to amuse or teach your kids; also some great apps for parents At Home
Helping the Environment and Animals - we include suggested reading, websites and other resources to try and live greener, help animals and protect the environment with tips on topics including recycling to recommended cleaning products to how to "adopt" an endangered animal
Local Harvest - find a farmer's market in your area Relish - gives you a weekly food planner and recipe list; monthly subscription |
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Money Matters
Articles
Ten Ways to Prepare for a New Baby and Save Money by Sandra Lee
Books
(Note: I've read all of the following books and got some good tips from them and feel they have something to offer)
1,000 Best Baby Bargains by Kimberly Danger
Baby Bargains (or Baby Bargain Secrets, depending on the edition) by Denise Fields
How to Raise a Family on Less Than Two Incomes: The Complete Guide to Managing Your Money Better So You Can Spend MOre Time with Your Kids by Denise Topolnicki
The Mom's Guide to Earning and Saving Thousands on the Internet by Barb Webb
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget by the writers of Wise Bread
Websites
Deals - ParenthoodNJ's list of holiday deals & sites dedicated to finding deals, coupons & freebies
Better Budgeting
Choose to Save - has some savings tips
Need Help Paying Bills - lists assistance programs and resources for NJ families
Wisebread.com - a community of bloggers helping people live large on a small budget; categories include frugal living, green living, career and income and more
NJ/NY Financial Planning Guidance for New Moms and Dads - a Meetup group based in Jersey City; free to join
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center - nonprofit helping low- and moderate-income families in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties make informed decisions to reach their housing goals; educational programs, counseling services and more are offered
Online Financial Resources - part of the NY Public Library website with links to helpful websites as well as other resources
Ten Ways to Prepare for a New Baby and Save Money by Sandra Lee
Books
(Note: I've read all of the following books and got some good tips from them and feel they have something to offer)
1,000 Best Baby Bargains by Kimberly Danger
Baby Bargains (or Baby Bargain Secrets, depending on the edition) by Denise Fields
How to Raise a Family on Less Than Two Incomes: The Complete Guide to Managing Your Money Better So You Can Spend MOre Time with Your Kids by Denise Topolnicki
The Mom's Guide to Earning and Saving Thousands on the Internet by Barb Webb
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget by the writers of Wise Bread
Websites
Deals - ParenthoodNJ's list of holiday deals & sites dedicated to finding deals, coupons & freebies
Better Budgeting
Choose to Save - has some savings tips
Need Help Paying Bills - lists assistance programs and resources for NJ families
Wisebread.com - a community of bloggers helping people live large on a small budget; categories include frugal living, green living, career and income and more
NJ/NY Financial Planning Guidance for New Moms and Dads - a Meetup group based in Jersey City; free to join
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center - nonprofit helping low- and moderate-income families in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties make informed decisions to reach their housing goals; educational programs, counseling services and more are offered
Online Financial Resources - part of the NY Public Library website with links to helpful websites as well as other resources
Organization and Time Management
Articles
Keep Your Home and Life More Organized by Sandra Lee
Books
Organizing Plain & Simple by Donna Smallin
The One-Minute Organizer by Donna Smallin
Real Simple: The Organized Home
Real Simple Solutions
Websites
Get Organized Now - A lot of articles and tips. You can also sign up for the free newsletter, which includes quick suggestions and reader tips.
Real Simple - there are a lot of great articles beyond organization. They also have free newsletters you can subscribe to (bottom right of home page).
Get In the Game - This free site allows parents to view all of their children's schedules, regardless of sport, team or club/school, on one page. For team managers and coaches, it enables them to easily communicate with their team and have information in one location.
The Uncluttered Home - professional organizer from Scotch Plains whose services include helping get your children organized; has a blog including posts on toys and back-to-school organizing
Keep Your Home and Life More Organized by Sandra Lee
Books
Organizing Plain & Simple by Donna Smallin
The One-Minute Organizer by Donna Smallin
Real Simple: The Organized Home
Real Simple Solutions
Websites
Get Organized Now - A lot of articles and tips. You can also sign up for the free newsletter, which includes quick suggestions and reader tips.
Real Simple - there are a lot of great articles beyond organization. They also have free newsletters you can subscribe to (bottom right of home page).
Get In the Game - This free site allows parents to view all of their children's schedules, regardless of sport, team or club/school, on one page. For team managers and coaches, it enables them to easily communicate with their team and have information in one location.
The Uncluttered Home - professional organizer from Scotch Plains whose services include helping get your children organized; has a blog including posts on toys and back-to-school organizing
Just for Fun
Videos - Danica & Lara;