Parenting Sites
Childcare.co.uk
The easy way to find local childcare. We have the largest searchable database of childcare providers anywhere in the UK including over 40,000 babysitters and over 100,000 parents seeking childcare. www.childcare.co.uk
Mumsnet was conceived in early 2000 following a disastrous family holiday. The idea was to create a website where parents could swap advice about not just holidays but all the other stuff parents talk about. Thirteen years later and who’d have thought it would come to this? Mumsnet is now the UK’s biggest network for parents, generating 55 million page views and 10 million visits per month. www.mumsnet.com
A list of some of the best educational TV shows to help parents easily find useful educational resources for all ages, including structured lessons and practical advice.
www.virginmedia.com/virgin-tv-edit/tv/educational-tv-shows-for-kids
Nutritionalist Resource
Nutritionist Resource is an online directory advertising qualified and/or registered nutritionists in the UK and Northern Ireland. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy nutritionist to help you make positive changes to your diet, then Nutritionist Resource is the perfect place to begin your search. www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk
thenextbestthingtomummy.com
For all kinds of childminding, parenting advice and tips (Excluding medical) – a Blog written by Karen Dennis – a Mum, Step Mum and Grandparent and also worked as a childminder for 14 years. Parenting Blog, Childminding Blog, Pets for Children Blog, General Blog
OnlineScools.com
With online education expanding into the K-12 sphere, there are a lot of opportunities to supplement the traditional homeschool curriculum. Researching these programs, however, can be a daunting task. In an effort to help well-meaning parents navigate these waters, these guides clearly discuss how online programs work, how to assess and apply to reputable programs, and the technological infrastructure required to participate. www.onlineschools.org/elementary-school
Ryland Peters & Small’s
Ryland Peters & Small’s beautiful books have changed the style of illustrated publishing. They explore those elements of life that give the greatest pleasure including motherhood and family life. www.rylandpeters.com
4 Children
4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children. www.4children.org.uk
Netmums.com
A website which provides information on local education, places to go, health and employment opportunities for parents with young children. It is written by local mums and is all about helping parents in our community by providing them with a source of local information and support. Most importantly, the site doesn’t simply list places to go but invites all mums to contribute and share their own experiences. www.netmums.com
Natural Parenting
The UK’s most comprehensive alternative parenting site providing extensive information from pregnancy and birth, through feeding and health to education and child development. www.natural-parenting.com
All 4 Kids
Want to know where to buy a bike or where to book your family holiday? Find anything from schools to your local library. All4KidsUK.com is the comprehensive directory for children’s needs making light work of these every day decisions. www.all4kidsuk.com
