Parenting Resources

KPL Staff-selected Resources

Parenting Books

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Websites

Babyproofing

Simple steps from ConsumerNotice.org to help keep your baby safe at home.

Bedtime Math

A nonprofit “that helps kids love math like playtime or dessert.”

Born Learning

Information about child development.

Child Care Resources

A resource for daycare and preschool information from Southwest Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care.

Child Safety

A guide to common and hidden hazards in your home and community from ConsumerNotice.org.

Create Your Family Media Plan by HealthyChildren.org

A useful screen time calculator from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

EmbraceRace

Supporting caregivers to raise children who are brave, informed and thoughtful about race.

Healthy Babies Healthy Start

In home family support program that can provide support for parents and caregivers.

Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange

The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange is an information and referral service for prospective adoptive parents interested in adopting children with “special needs” and for adoption workers looking for homes for these children.

Parenting Counts

Offers support to parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children.

Parenting.com

From the publishers of Parenting and Baby Talk.

Parenting.org

Parenting Help – Free Tips, Advice, Resources & Guidance from Boy’s Town.

Parents As Teachers National Center

Providing parents with child development knowledge and parenting support.

Zero to Three

A national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Nonpublic & Home Schools Resources from the Michigan Department of Education
Homeschool Programs

You want the very best for your child, especially when it comes to education. That’s why Michigan Virtual offers high-quality homeschool programs that save you time and support your efforts.

Homeschool Information from Michigan Alliance for Families

Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education.