Sites You Should See

Here are some high-quality sites I think you'll find useful in your parenting adventure.

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www.SDBabySign.com

San Diego Baby Sign is incredibly user-friendly, with simple categories to flush out all our questions. The "Learning Timetable" was particularly helpful, and something I've not seen on other signing sites. The ability to understand what your baby is capable of signing, and what is too hard for her can save you some serious frustrations and headaches.

www.Moms-Living-Debt-Free.com

Moms Living Debt Free provides high-quality information for moms (single or married) who struggle with balancing the budget and paying the bills. This section in particular, on budget baby shopping, is particularly helpful for moms.

www.The-Hip-Homemaker.com

The Hip Homemaker is a trendy info-site that touches everything you do in and around your home. Die-for recipes, organizational tips, date ideas, cleaning lists...the list goes on and on. Drop in and look around to get helpful tips on organizing and maintaining your home in the 21st century at The Hip Homemaker.

www.Stages-in-Pregnancy.com

If you're currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant, I highly recommend stopping by Stages in Pregnancy. This site, developed by mother-of-6 Lori, is not only adorable and fun to browse through, it's full of information you'll want to know. Click here to browse through this treasure-trove of pregnancy-information.

www.Babies-and-Sign-Language.com

Babies and Sign Language lessens frustration and tantrums and boosts your baby's development by teaching your infant signs to clearly communicate specific thoughts, wants, and needs before speaking. Site features include: detailed baby signing information, tried-and-true tips, baby sign language articles, photos of babies using signs, and listings of baby sign language classes in your local area.

www.Little-Kids-Games-Online.com

Little Kids Games Online has a specific section on various games you can play with your baby from newborn up that can help in your baby's development. I've even used this site to help find activities to play with my 4-year-old. A one-stop-shop to get ideas for playing with your baby and older children. Click here to see all the baby activities you can play.

www.Raising-Twins.com

Did you get the surprise of your life? Did you deliver twice the blessing? This site is full of information on how to balance your new role as "mother of twins". A wonderful resource, it provides tips on everything from pregnancy to parenting. Click here to double the fun with Raising Twins!

www.Cool-Kids-Rooms.com

As a parent, deciding which direction to go when it comes to kids rooms decor can be a real challenge! It is important that you learn how to make it special! At Cool Kids Rooms you can find decorating ideas that will help you build the most fabulous Kids Rooms imaginable!

www.Make-Your-Own-Baby-Stuff.com

If you are crafty and looking for ways to save money, Make Your Own Baby Stuff provides step-by-step instructions and tips on making clothes, toys, bedding, decor, and other items for your baby at home. Click here to learn how to make your own homemade baby items.

www.Child-Adoption-Matters.com

If you've read my brief bio, you'll know that I worked in foster care as a Social Worker before we had children. For this reason, I'm a huge advocate of adoption (international or national). In fact, Cameron and I are planning on expanding our family through adoption in the next 10 years.

Child Adoption Matters provides information on every type of adoption you may be interested. Adoption is a long process that can be confusing. Visit Child Adoption Matters to start your education on why and how you can adopt your own infant or child.

www.Read-Aloud-Magic.com

Countless studies have shown how beneficial it is to read to your baby. In Read Aloud Magic, you learn how to accelerate your child's literacy development and academic success in only 10-minutes a day. Read Aloud is the gift of knowledge and it lasts a lifetime. Read Aloud Magic is where you'll meet Susan Frankenberg, Read Aloud Coach and author of Read Aloud Magic.

In the Public Square

Okay, so I realize this is not directly a parenting site. But in many cases, what I learn and think about through this site affects my parenting. My husband Cameron and I whole-heartedly support the idea of intelligent discussions and debates about the culture and political climate of our nation.

In the Public Square is a thoughtful discourse for Christians about how God would have us live in this nation of freedom. I appreciate the intelligent, logical reasoning that is used in assessing positions and discussing the moral questions and issues of the day. Host John Snyder keeps things interesting and lively, and refuses to engage in emotional name-calling and yelling. It is a safe place to consider various facts and discuss their meaning and implementation on a national scale. Click here to visit In the Public Square.