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Reference Links: Parenting

American Baby  www.americanbaby.com
American Baby magazine offers resources on many aspects of pregnancy, and the health and development of infants and young children.

Missouri Department of Social Services  www.dss.mo.gov
The Department of Social Services home page connects to information on child support, the MC+ children’s health insurance program, and adoption photo listings.

National Safe Kids Campaign  www.safekids.org
Information is provided for keeping children safe in automobiles, at swimming pools, and during sports activities.

National Safety Council  www.nsc.org
The National Safety Council's mission is to educate the public on accident prevention. This link connects to the home and community safety page.

Parents As Teachers National Center  www.patnc.org
Parents As Teachers is a nonprofit support group for parents focusing on programs to encourage early childhood mental, physical, and social development.

Parents Magazine  www.parents.com
The site of Parents Magazine includes information on pregnancy, and advice articles on parenting young children.

Partnership For A Drug-Free America  www.drugfreeamerica.org
The site offers advice for parents on how to talk to children of different ages about drugs and gives warning signs for drug abuse. Facts about drugs can be found by searching for name, slang term, and paraphernalia. Links to substance abuse groups are also included.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  www.cpsc.gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides a searchable archive of product recall information and safety precautions for popular children’s toys, such as scooters.

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