Children’s Trust Fund www.onetoughjob.org
A 2010 National Parenting Publication Award (NAPPA)
winner, this site offers access to reliable, current, and practical
parenting resources on an easy-to-navigate site. It includes
information on raising children from infancy through adolescence and is
available in Spanish.
Child Care
For free assistance in locating childcare in Massachusetts, check the MA Dept of Early Education and Care website. For Newton resources, contact Newton Community Partnerships for Children and Families, Beverly_mobilia@newton.k12.ma.us
Boston Central www.bostoncentral.com
Review an extensive, diverse calendar of events for
children and parents in the greater Boston area, a free email
newsletter and a searchable list of local parenting resources. Sort
activities by date, type, or region.
Boston.com Moms www.boston.com/life/moms
Visit this special section of the Boston Globe’s site
containing an events calendar, discussion boards, blogs, articles,
parent resource guides and photos.
Boston Mamas www.bostonmamas.com
Read a blog by Boston Mama, Christine Koh, plus
articles by several regular contributors and a list of local parent
groups.
Boston Parents Paper boston.parenthood.com
Find a digital edition of the popular and award
winning Boston Parents Paper, plus blogs, pregnancy and parenting tips,
expert advice, and video testimonials.
Baby Center www.babycenter.com
Access development calendars, cost calculators,
growth charts, a recall finder and an online community plus retail
coupons and freebies. Customize your account to receive weekly emails
about your child’s development.
Zero to Three zerotothree.org
A national, nonprofit organization that provides
parents, professionals, and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to
nurture early development. Website information includes articles on
early development, behavior, care and education, public policy, and
many other topics.
The Bump www.thebump.com
Enjoy a resource from birth to preschool for local
parents by local parents. Find ratings and reviews for retail stores,
activities, restaurants, services, events and more - all contributed by
parents in your city or town.
Mom’s & Dad’s Guide www.momsanddadsguide.com
A Boston area online guide developed by two local
moms includes information on activities and events for the Metro West,
Metro South, and the South Shore areas. Sections include birthdays,
camps, childcare & education, community, special sections, sports,
articles, blogs, and coupons.
MA Dept of Early Education and Care www.mass.gov
List of MA Early Childhood Resource Centers, offering
materials and resources to the early childhood community.
Common Sense Media www.commonsensemedia.org
Recommended by MA Children’s Trust Fund, this site
has reviews of movies, games, TV shows and more so parents can be
informed about choices. Also offered are advice about media’s impact
on Children, education tools and curricula, and policy to improve the
media landscape.
Boston Youth Zone www.bostonyouthzone.com
An interactive site run by the City of Boston that
lists activities and opportunities for both kids and teens. It is a
great resource for parents and is a great way for young people to
connect all over the city of Boston. Sections include schools, sports,
culture, after-school, resources, and health.
City of Newton – Youth Services www.newtonma.gov
A government-run website for the town of Newton that
highlights the resources available to youths and their families. A
Youth Interagency Task Force (YITF) comprised of youth services
providers from across the City, the YITF meets on a quarterly basis to
share information and address issues of concern and importance related
to youth. All known youth services providers, their contact
information, and an overview of their programs are now listed in the
City’s annual Youth Services Resource Booklet, available on the site.
Newton Cares www.newtonma.gov
Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental
Health. The mission of Newton Cares is to raise awareness and identify
strategies to assist in creating a healthy, empowered community that
promotes emotional wellbeing across the lifespan.
List of MA Family Networks www.bostoncentral.com
Massachusetts Family Networks, state-funded education
and support program for families with children up to age three, are
places to find free or very low cost playgroups, support groups, and
age-appropriate play spaces. Programs also provide home visits,
developmental screening, adult education, family education, and
family literacy activities. MFN is a creative collaboration of
resources including public schools, Community Services, health
professionals, social services providers, the local business community,
and civic organizations.
MA Assistance Programs massresources.org/education
Resource information for various types of assistance
in MA including child care, education, health, food and housing, legal,
transportation and many others.
Baby Basics, INC. babybasicsinc.org
Baby Basics, INC. is a non-profit, 100% volunteer
organization that provides and distributes free diapers to babies of
the working/near poor in the communities of South Boston, MA and
Needham/Dedham, MA. We have provided well over 1,000,000 diapers to over
1,000 children in South Boston and are now serving Needham and Dedham.
To find a diaper bank near you, visit: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org
Centre Street Food Pantry centrestfoodpantry.org
Supplies food items to families and individuals in
need from Newton and surrounding communities. They consistently provide
access to nutritious food in a dignified and sensitive environment. The
Centre Street Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and a member of
the Greater Boston Food Bank
Newton Mother’s Forum www.newtonmoms.com
A non-profit organization created to help mothers in
Newton and the surrounding areas meet and get to know each other, share
ideas and information, and build a community for themselves and their
families. Our local outreach programs are focused on raising various
donations to help children and families in the community. If you have
any questions about the Newton Mothers' Forum, please email us at newtonmothers@gmail.com
Fit Mamas
A coached running group for moms who want to be fit,
meet new people and have fun! Our goal is to inspire moms in Newton and
the surrounding areas to enhance their fitness through running. We
offer something for everyone, regardless of fitness level, because we
believe that every mama can be a Fit Mama! For more information email
us at fitmamasnewton@gmail.com