Links from Mothers' Center (National Association)

From National Association of Mothers' Center

Recommended Reading
A varied list of books recommended by NAMC on topics of interest to mothers.

Resources from National Association of Mothers' Center....
Postpartum Support International (PSI)http://www.postpartum.net
Many women are not prepared for the wide range of emotions they may experience after childbirth. They often feel sadness, anger, anxiety, or a sense of inadequacy. The important thing to remember is that the symptoms are temporary and treatable.
Breastfeeding Supporthttp://www.edithkernerman.com
The Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute has a free forum where women can write/ask questions regarding their breastfeeding concerns. Their staff responds to all questions very promptly and there are excellent handouts and videos to download.
Parents' Action for Childrenhttp://www.parentsaction.org/
Parents' Action for Children, a non-partisan organization founded by actor/director Rob Reiner, is mobilizing parents to stand up for policies that put children and families first. Parents' Action offers a wide range of information for parents.
Campaign for A Commercial Free Childhoodhttp://www.commercialexploitation.org/
A national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups and concerned parents to counter the harmful effects of marketing to children through action, advocacy, education, research, and collaborations.
The Born Learning Campaignhttp://bornlearning-staging.r-effects.com/default.aspx?id=33
Children are constantly learning, right from birth. Their early years are the foundation for growth and development. Explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning experiences.
Commonsense Mediawww.commonsensemedia.org
This organization's goal is to provide trustworthy information and create a forum where adults and kids can learn from each other, speak out, and participate in creating a responsible and enjoyable media environment for everyone.
Dads & Daughtershttp://www.dadsanddaughters.org/
Dads and Daughters is the national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters. DADs inspires fathers to actively and deeply engage in the lives of their daughters and helps change the cultural messages that devalue girls and women.
CIVITAShttp://www.civitas.org/
Civitas is the communication group that produces Born Learning™, a public engagement campaign that provides important information about what young children need every day to ensure quality early learning. This is support for your critical role as parent.
Mothers Movement Onlinehttp://www.mothersmovement.org/
Resources and reporting for mothers and others who think about social change.
Mothers & Morehttp://www.mothersandmore.org
Mothers & More is a network for mothers who are – by choice or circumstance – altering their participation in the paid workplace over the course of their active parenting years.
Brain, Childhttp://www.brainchildmag.com/
A quarterly publication that treats motherhood as a subject worthy of literature. And in the best tradition of literature, it celebrates the diversity of mothers and their styles.
Mothering Magazinehttp://www.mothering.com/
Mothering celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the immense importance and value of parenthood and family life in the development of the full human potential.
Zero to Threehttp://www.zerotothree.org
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. Their link for parents gives you access to "Parenting A-Z".
Family & Home Networkhttp://www.familyandhome.org/
Supports and encourages mothers and fathers who choose to forgo or cut back on paid employment to be home with their children.
La Leche League Internationalhttp://www.lalecheleague.org/
La Leche League is the only organization with the sole purpose of helping breastfeeding mothers. When a woman joins La Leche League, she participates in a mother-to-mother helping network, a priceless resource for breastfeeding and parenting help.
United Way Success by 6http://national.unitedway.org/sb6/
United Way Success By 6 is a national community-based movement of public and private partners that work together to deliver proven solutions that ensure all children ages zero to six are healthy, nurtured and ready to succeed.
National Committee of Grandparents for Children'swww.GrandparentsForChildren.org
A coalition of concerned grandparents, citizens and agencies united to create one powerful voice to advocate and lobby for legislative changes that protect the rights of grandparents to secure their grandchildren's health, happiness and well-being. They
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Centerhttp://www.northshorechildguidance.org/
(Regional) The leading children's mental health agency on Long Island providing a range of mental health services for children, youth, and families.
Family Support America (FSA)http://www.frca.org
The goal of FSA is to strengthen and empower families and communities so that they can foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members.