Resources

For fathers | For mothers | For families | For grandparents | Things to do in the D.C. Metro area | Useful services | Other stay-at-home dad networks


Fathers


The Father Life

A men's magazine for today's fathers.

National Center for Fathering
The National Center for Fathering provides practical, research-based training and resources that equip men in virtually every fathering situation to be the involved fathers their children need.

National Fatherhood Initiative
The goal of the National Fatherhood Iniative is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

National Fathers' Network (NFN)
Their mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

BabyCenter's Advice for New Dads
Useful tips and advice for new fathers and fathers-to-be.

Daddys Home
Articles about fatherhood.

Strong Fathers
Strong Fathers plans and facilitates events at the campus, organizational, and community level to bring men together with their children in the presence of other men to discover their true strength as fathers.

The Male Affirmative Resource Network
Their mission is to assist men in finding male positive resources, information, and support.  They seek to empower men to lead healthy, productive and fulfilling lives.


Mothers


The Breasteeding Center for Greater Washington
The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington is an innovative center for new and expectant families that offers free classes for all stages of breastfeeding, infant massage, private consultations and home visits by a certified lactation consultant, bra fittings and the largest selection of nursing bras in the D.C.area, breastpump sales and rentals, and a comprehensive selection of accessories for the breastfeeding family.

Parenthood.com
For over a decade, Parenthood.com has been a leading online destination for moms, mothers-to-be, and families.

Hearts At Home
Hearts at Home's mission is to encourage, educate, and equip every mom in every season of motherhood using Christian values to strengthen families.

iVillage
iVillage is the largest content-driven community for women online reaching 30 + million unique visitors per month.

The Second Wives Club
Online community and support for stepmoms and second wives.

The Labor of Love 
A site for women who are pregnant or getting ready to start a family.


Families


Washington Parent Magazine
A respected parenting publication covering the DC Metro area.

Family and Home Network
Educating the public about at-home mothers, at-home fathers, and those who work part-time or work at home.  Publishers of the award winning monthly newsletter "Welcome Home."  Join their efforts to make public policies fair to parents who provide child care for their own children.

BabyCenter
For everything baby-related.

BOBYS!
An online boutique started by a local stay-at-home mom.  It features custom-made and one-of-a-kind children's clothing.


Grandparents


AARP Grandparent Information Center
Lots of information for grandparents and grandparents-to-be.


Things to do in the DC Metro area


Washington Post City Guide: Kid Friendly Activities
The Washington Post's guide to local kid-friendly activities.

Our Kids
An activities and events website for families in the DC Metro area.


Useful services


U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The USCPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The go-to site for product recall information.

School's Out
A (paid) subscription service that automatically notifies parents when there is an emergency at their children's school.

The Nanny Network
NannyNetwork.com is a comprehensive directory of nanny placement and referral agencies.

Saving for college
A site for information on 529 college plans.


Other stay-at-home dad networks


PG Parents Club
This is a Yahoo Group for parents and their kids living in Prince Georges County, Maryland. The Parents Club shares information and provides a resource for organizing local events and activities. They have playgroups for the 0-4 age set, links for places to go with infants and toddlers, and more.

Tampa Area Dads
A group of dads in the central Florida area who stay at home to take care of their children, families, and our homes.  If you would like to meet with a group of supportive dads who may share your lifestyle, chores, frustrations, and victories, this may be a group for you.

Austin Area Dads
a group of Dads in the Austin area who are taking care of our kids and looking for both adult and child interaction.


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