Information for Parents
Where are parents looking for information?
There is a plethora of information for new parents on the internet. While it may be some time since we had children at home the memories can still often be quite vivid and the lessons we learned still fresh. However, many young mums and dads prefer to consult the web rather than talking to their own parents. Try not to be too offended. Remember they now have children who, in the future, will also dismiss their wise and well meant words!
So to keep you up-to-date with what information the Parents are seeking, I have listed below is just a small sample of the websites for Australian parents.
Note; the websites listed are not recommendations but links to assist you in understanding the knowledge source for the ‘modern’ parent. Some sites require you to become a member.
Mothers Inc – an online magazine for mums
Parenting Ideas – advice on raising children from Michael Grose
Kidspot – an online directory for parents
WebChild – Australian state-based magazines and national website forum and blogs for parents
Parenting Australia – information, blogs and shopping
Raising children – a not-for-profit site sponsored by the Australian governement – lots of resources from birth to 15 years
Australian Broadcasting – ABC TV parenting
and there are many, many more! How did we do it on our own??
Many department stores have websites which also offer advice, competitions and giveaways for parents:
Baby Proofing and General Child Safety
As grandparents we become even more concerned about the safety of children – amazingly having grandchildren just expands our natural protective instincts.
Here’s a couple of links to terrific kids safety guides, including information on common household hazards for children of all ages, television and internet guidelines for kids, firearm and gun safety for kids, and home childproofing tips.
Home Safety for Kids and Babyproofing – a room by room guide
Baby Proofing and Kids Home Safety Guide
While the content is focused on the USA there is heaps of valuable information for the safety of children everywhere. Please check your own country’s National and State laws for more details – particularly regarding pool safety and child restraints for cars.
Have emergency phone numbers for your local emergency services close to hand.
ALWAYS SUPERVISE – safety measures are precautions not prevention. Tell children WHY gates, fences, traffic lights, child-proof medicine caps, poison indicators, etc are necessary!
Teaching children about real and potential dangerous situations, risk management and self-care is key to a long, health life!
International parenting sites
Sites for Parents – This site lists hundreds of websites for parents rated by popularity, including activity resources
Other helpful resources
