Our Favorite Links
Ok, folks
I've done many net searches and found these bunches of helpful links. Though I check them often to make certain they are still valid, trying to keep up with the many changes to others pages is tough. So, it's up to you to let me know if any of these links aren't working at any time.
Also, if you have any additional links that you would love to see placed here, feel free to drop me a line letting me know where to find it.
Nannies, if you have your own web pages, let me know... we're working on setting up a special section for you.
One last thing, anyone with any sense of order will quickly realize that these links have none - yet. But if you check back often, you will find them falling into their proper places in no time. Thanks for your patience.
4EverythingNanny.com:
Great Nanny T-shirts and Sweatshirts. A comprehensive website full of hard to find information, National and International
Classified Ads, free advice, sweepstakes and more. Free monthly newsletter,
message boards, discussion groups, a Nanny Bookstore and Giftshop and
so much more
- 4ANannyJob.com:
a site dedicated to the professional nanny. Learn
how to find the job, interview, write a resume, advance your career and
more.
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- NannyClassifieds.com:
Nannies, post your resume for free, respond to job postings for
free. Put your resume in front of thousand of families and
agencies instantly.
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- National Association of Nannies
This group is a wonderful resource for nannies and parents. They are a national group founded by nannies for nannies. They have a bi-monthly newsletter for their members, and they hold an annual conference for nannies, educators, etc.
NannyPay Payroll
Software. Families can download a free 30 day trial version of this
software right off the web. This program prints paystubs, reports and
W2's. Recommend this one to your employers.
Child Care Parent/Provider Information Network, Inc.
This web site has a great deal of helpful information, and has many very helpful links (several of which you may find attached to this page as well).
National Child Care Information Center
This organization specializes in the dissemination of information. They have many, many helpful links, and are definitely worth checking out.
The Parenthood Web
This resource for parents is definitely one of the best. It covers topics from pregnancy to
child psychology to baby names. In addition, they offer a e-mail newsletter, which informs
you of their new and updated information. Even if you don't venture onto the World Wide Web
often, their newsletter is worth receiving.
Early Childhood News
Early Childhood News is a magazine published six-times per year by the Peter Li Education
Group. Each issue features articles for professionals who work with young
children, from birth to six. Topics include child development, health and safety, curricula,
guidance,
art and music, nutrition, play, self-esteem, professional development, and product reviews
among
others.
Bess - The Internet Retriever for Kids, Families, and Schools
Bess is a safe place for children to use the resources the internet has to offer.
Child Care Experts National Network
The Child Care Experts National Network Home Page has been developed to help parents and
employers access information about child development, child care, early education, family
supports, and dependent care
resources from local experts across the country.
The Family Web
This page is definitely a link for parents, specifically moms. Ladies, this page has
facts about pregnancy, misc. kids newsgroups, and graphic birth stories. I have read the
several stories written by some very brave women to share such a personal moment.
Daycare Providers Home Page
This page is an interactive one. It allows providers to share information with other
providers. This forum is worth joining if you have a daycare center or family daycare.
Early Years Are Learning Years
This page is a great tool for all involved in rearing young children. There are informative
articles, and printable pages. This is a page for parents, and all providers.
Information About Nannies
This site has lots of links to nanny agencies, and other resources for nannies.
The Babies Planet
This site is part of the Information About Nannies page supplied to the WWW by The Last
Planet. Like the Information About Nannies page, it is a page of links to helpful
information. From The Babies Planet, you will find links to topics such as Pregnancy -
uncomplicated and problematic, Breastfeeding and other related issues, Bedtime Stories, and
Child Abuse. One of the greatest resources for families on the internet.
Baby Online
This page is full of helpful information regarding pregnancy, and other baby related topics.
Blind Childrens Center
Great resource for those whose children have visual impairments of any degree.
Children's Express - By Children, For Everybody
This is a page written by children, just as the title says. It has articles that address
current events from a teen's perspective, such as the efficacy of the FDA's law about store
clerks having to card everyone who looks to be under the age of 26 who wishes to purchase
cigarettes.
ParentTime
This unique page allows parents to tailor the information received to the specific ages of
their children, including those in utero.
Kidbits - An online resource for parents
I found this page very useful, since child safety is of particular interest to me. They have
lots of helpful information, and an e-mail newsletter to which you can subscribe. Please
check this page out.
The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club
Knowing several families with twins, I had to appreciate this page and all of its many
merits. If you have multiples, or even several small children close in age, check out this
site for all its helpful information and great links.
Thomas The Tank Engine Home Page
This is a very cute page for those children who absolutely *adore* Thomas and his
friends, as do so many of the little ones I know.
Missing Children Web Site
Though the main purpose of this site is to provide information regarding missing children,
it offers many helpful links to sites on nearly any topic - from where to find Financial Aid
to Child Abuse Indexes. Very helpful.
Dr. Toy's Guide
This description is taken from Dr. Toy's page: Dr. Toy provides children, parents, teachers,
grandparents and other adults important year-round information about award winning toys,
books, software, dolls, games, puzzles, CDs, audio and video CDs and tapes, creative
materials, construction toys, and lots more.
Communication with Parrots
I know this may seem like a strange link on this page, but I know of some children who loved
the video of Jack Hanna 'interviewing' the parrot on featured on this page. Quite
interesting.
The Biography of Dr. Seuss
Very interesting information about a favorite author of many children and their parents.
Random House Dr. Seuss Page
This is apparantly the official Dr. Seuss page. Has some fun things. If you're a Seuss fan,
check out this site.
The Great Glorious and Gandorious Dr.
Seuss
Again, this is a nice Dr. Seuss site. Has games and other information. Check this out if you
are a Dr. Seuss fan.
Beatrix Potter
Anyone who knows children's literature will know that Beatrix Potter is the author of the
beloved Peter Rabbit stories. This page is a small biography of Mrs. Potter's life, and
explains how her much-loved stories came to be.
StoryTime with Kino
This website is about the kid's television show on PBS. Has a wonderful list of books that
are great for children of all ages.
The Children's Television Network
All about Sesame Street, the GhostWriter's Mysteries, and other shows on PBS.
A cute site dedicated to Winnie
the Pooh
One of my absolute favorite animated characters of all time.
Eeyore's Thistly
Hideaway
Another cute site, dedicated mostly to Eeyore. Pooh fans will enjoy it.
Daycare Dailies
This site is of use to family day care providers and parents looking for them.
How 2 Find and Hire a Nanny
Content is exactly what the name says - how to find and hire a nanny. Very helpful
information.
International Nanny Association