http://zerotothree.org/
Click on the “Behavior and Development” tab to access early development articles on topics such as: challenging behaviors, brain development, nutrition, play, sleep, and temper tantrums.
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Highlight the “Be Informed” tab and click on “Video Glossary”. Then scroll down and login to access the resources under “Developmental Milestones”. These excellent video clips provide an overview of typical social, emotional, and language development.
Positive ways that you can help your baby or toddler learn and develop:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/parenting/infantstoddlers.html
Born Learning, a program of United Way of San Luis Obispo County, is an educational outreach program designed to help parents, grandparents and caregivers be their child’s first teacher. By turning everyday moments into fun learning opportunities, adults can help children learn, setting the stage for future success in school and life. Online materials are available in English and Spanish, and include game and activity suggestions, health and nutrition information, highlights of learning and developmental stages, and much more.
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/BornLearning/index.html
Check out Born Learning Flash Film – A Tale of Two Children
For more information, contact United Way of San Luis Obispo County at (805) 541-1234 or visit www.unitedwayslo.org
http://parenting-ed.org/
Under “For Parents”, click on “Handouts”: Excellent parenting information, with handouts (English & Spanish) for parents of young children, school-age children, and teenagers on a variety of topics (discipline, communication, safety, specific age-related concerns).
Under “For Parents”, click on “Parent Links“: Links to multiple parenting websites, including sites devoted to single-parenting, expectant parents, parents of children with special needs and parents with twins, providing additional information and support.
http://circleofparents.org/
Click on “Parenting Resources” to access the “Tip Sheets”. These simple handouts will provide guidance to address specific concerns (sibling rivalry, tantrums, swearing), help to create positive routines (chores, bedtime, schoolwork, mealtimes), help to establish more effective discipline/rules and improve communication. Tip sheets are in English and Spanish.
Children’s Home Society of California has created a series of Family Education brochures to assist parents and other caregivers with common parenting concerns. The informational brochures cover topics such as: Communication, Positive Discipline, Managing Anger, Special Needs-Information for Parents, and are available free of charge in English, Khmer, Spanish, and Vietnamese. If you would like to receive CHS’s materials (Material Request Form below), please contact the Family Education Program by phone or print the Material Request Form and return it (by mail or FAX) to CHS.
Material Request Form
Family Education Program
1300 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
PH: (213) 240-5988
FAX: (213) 240-5945
Babies don’t come with instruction manuals. That’s why First 5 San Luis Obispo is offering new and expectant parents the Kit for New Parents, absolutely free.
The Kit contains important information and useful tips that new parents need to prepare for the joys and challenges of parenting infants and toddlers.
Call (805) 781-4058 today, to request a free Kit for New Parents
www.first5slo.org
On this site, there are interactive tools that allow you to view developmental milestones (social/emotional, cognitive, & language) at each age and stage and a checklist to track your own child’s development.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
View the video Baby Steps, describing early milestones at: http://www.cdc.gov/CDCtv/BabySteps/
Children and teenagers who dress in clothing resembling gang attire may be showing an interest in gangs and may attract the attention of gang members and this could put them in danger. In recent years, children have been shot or killed by gangs simply for looking like a gang member. For the safety of your children, it is very important that you do not buy or allow your children to wear any items that gang members use to identify with a gang. Some of the current and traditional gang clothing and styles that gang members use to identify are attached here: 
Niños y jovenes que se visten con ropa parecida a la de las pandillas estan demostrando interes en ellas y atraeran la atención de las pandillas, y estan poniendose en peligro. En años recientes estos niños han sido balaceados o matados por simplemente verse como ellos. Por la seguridad de sus hijos es muy importante que no les compre cualquier articulo que los pandilleros usen que los identifiquen con las pandillas. Algunos de los estilos y vestimenta tradicional que utilizan las pandillas para verse como tal son las siguentes: here
Ron Huxley is the founder of the Parenting Toolbox and has helped parents online for over a decade. Ron is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing on the Central California Coast. He specializes in trauma, attachment and nontraditional families (divorced, step, and adoptive families). He is the author of the book “Love and Limits: Achieving a Balance in Parenting” and has been in the field of parenting and mental health for more than 20 years. Ron Huxley’ s Parenting Toolbox helps parents to find more joy in their relationship with their children and eachother.
http://parentingtoolbox.com
Search Institute seeks to help families, schools, and communities make the world a better place for kids through the support of the following projects:
Parent Further is dedicated to helping you raise caring, healthy, responsible, and successful kids. With easy-to-use, comprehensive handouts, that include practical, everyday steps to help you with a wide range of parenting issues.
http://www.parentfurther.com/
Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. For information about Developmental Assets:
http://www.search-institute.org/developmental-assets
SLOCountyMommies.com is a free community for moms in San Luis Obispo County, providing local support. SLOCountyMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a “big kid” bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families. Register on SLOCountyMommies.com today to access our discussion forums, events calendar and more! It’s free and we’ll keep your information secure and private.
http://www.slocountymommies.com/
