Parent Resources
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www.fathersworld.com

www.singlemothers.org

www.flylady.net

Local Preschools
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For your reference, The Greater Nashua Mothers Club is pleased to present this list of area preschools. This list is not intended to be comprehensive; The Greater Nashua Mothers Club does not endorse or support particular schools. Preschools typically begin registration in January for the following school year; keep in mind many of the schools have waiting lists, too.

Almost Angels Preschool
883-0970

Bethel Christian School
889-8892

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
891-1510

Chapel School/Preschool
882-7966

Children’s Winter Garden
882-9490

Creative Years Child Development
880-7304

Hollis Academy for Children
880-4543

Humpty Dumpty Child Learning Center
882-6075

Kindercare Learning Center
897-1255

Little Pilgrim School
880-9249

Nashua Child Learning Center
883-4356

Nashua Christian Academy and High School
883-8273

Nashua Kinder Kastle Inc.
880-7583

Nature of Things
881-4815

Rivier College Early Childhood Center
888-1311

Small World Country Day School
888-1982

White Wing School
882-1041

Wise Owl Preschool
883-3016

Health Issues
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http://www.aap.org
American Academy of Pediatrics

http://www.vaccines.ashastd.org
CDC National Immunization Information

http://www.webmd.com
Health news, medical info, wellness resources

Child Care Resources
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Child Care Aware
800 424-2246
http://www.childcareaware.org
Non-profit organization focused on helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.

Child Care Bureau
202 690-6782
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb
The Administration for Children and Families US Dept of Health & Human Services

Nanny Background Checks, Professional background Check - Childcare Background Research
http://www.childcarebackground.com/
Childcare Background Research Corporation is a full service company that focuses exclusively on conducting meticulous, In-depth nanny background checks. Our nanny background checks are especially designed for childcare candidates.

NannyNetwork.com
http://www.nannynetwork.com
Internet resource for finding quality nanny agencies and information about hiring and employing a nanny

National Network for Child Care
http://www.nncc.org
Internet source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care

National Resource for Health & Safety in Child Care
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/
Links to health and safety information application to child care settings

New Hampshire Child Care Resource & Referral Network
http://www.nhccrr.org/

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
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http://www.epregnancy.com
Resources for pregnancy and birth

http://www.postpartum.net
Resource guide for postpartum depression

http://www.childbirth.org
Great information for moms-to-be

http://www.lalecheleague.org
La Leche League International

http://www.breastfeeding.com
Complete breastfeeding resource

http://www.motherwear.com
Breastfeeding information and nursing wear

http://www.medela.com
Breastfeeding information and breast pumps

http://www.enfamil.com
Hospital gift, Family Beginnings Program, coupons

http://www.simulac.com
Welcome Addition Club, resources, coupon

Educational Resources
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National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/default.htm
Locate programs that have been accredited by the NAEYC

US Dept of Education
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
Early Childhood Education Information

Consumer Product Safety
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Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
856 638-0420
http://www.jpma.org
Product safety tips

Toy Safety Hotline
800 851-9955
http://www.toy-tma.com/consumer/parents/safety/4toysafety.html
Address questions about specific toys, give tips on safe play and offer advice on what toys are suitable for what age groups. Also available are instructions on ordering free brochures regarding safe and fun play.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
800 638-2772
http://www.cpsc.gov
Information about recalls

Playground Safety
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Playground Safety Web Sites:
Handbook for Public Playground Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf

Checklist for Playground Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/327.html

Window Safety
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For more information:
www.windowguard.org

www.nsc.org/library/facts/windows.htm

Window Safety Facts:
• 4,700 children are injured by falls from windows in the United States each year. This doesn't just happen in cities, where buildings are taller.
• Even falling from a first-floor window can kill a child.
• In some cases, children have broken through the glass and fallen out of windows.
• Many window sills are less than 24 inches off the floor; the average 1 year old is 30 inches tall.
• Falls from windows occur in the child's own home in 96% of the cases.
• If a fall occurs; the landing surface greatly affects the severity of the injury sustained. Shrubs and grass under a window can be a good source of protection.
• 72% of falls from windows are from the second or third story.
What you can do:
• Open windows from the top rather than the bottom.
• If you do open windows from the bottom, open them only 4 inches or less. Remember that window screens may give a false sense of security, and are not meant to protect a child from a fall.
• Never place furniture that a child could climb on in front of an unguarded window.
• When installing window air conditioning units, be sure they are installed securely and properly.
• Teach your children not to play near open, unguarded windows, not to lean against window screens, and not to lean out of windows - ever.
• Consider planting shrubs or grass under windows to cushion potential falls. The landing surface can greatly affect the degree of injury sustained from a fall.
• If you install window guards, make sure they are made of strong metal, installed correctly, and be sure that the window frame you are screwing into is not rotted or loose. The guards should be easy for adults to open in case of fire.
• Teach your children an escape route in case of fire...and practice with them.

Bicycle Safety
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Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: How and Why to Wear a Helmet
http://www.helmets.org/plain.htm

How to Fit a Helmet
http://www.helmets.org/fit.htm

Correct Way to Wear a Helmet
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kidsafety/correct.html

Teaching Children about Bike Safety
http://www.helmets.org/kidteach.htm

Child Transportation Safety Tips, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/tips/TST.pdf

Bicycle Information Center: Teaching Preschoolers About Bike Safety
http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/ee/ed_preschool.htm

Coloring pages to print out and color
http://www.helmets.org/images/colorpag.gif

Educational sites for Kids
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http://www.adrianbruce.com/reading/games.htm
Fun Games to make and play with kids to learn to read words

http://www.beginningreading.com/Word%20Formation.htm
Pages to print out, cut, and use with kids to learn to spell words.

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f
word games to play online

http://www.noggin.com/
fun preschool games to play online

http://www.readwritethink.org
online word/letter game

http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html
list of many great sites

http://www.corsp.org/kids_family/July/home.htm
recipes for bath paint, finger paint, clown paint, and more

http://www.bydonovan.com/templates.html
Many card making templates, origami, boxes, paper bird house, etc

http://www.goodcharacter.com/EStopics.html
Character Development topics/Q/A/Discussions

http://bj.canon.co.jp/english/3D-papercraft/index.html
Very cool colorful paper crafts!!!!

http://www.enchantedlearning.com
kids activities, mini-books, worksheets, etc.

Fun Sites for Kids
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http://www.pbskids.org
PBS Kids

http://www.nickjr.com
Online games, storybooks, printables and more

http://www.noggin.com/
fun preschool games to play online

http://www.yahooligans.com
Web guide for kids

http://www.ala.org
American Library Assoc Great Web Sites for Kids

Greater Nashua Free Cycle
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This is a recycling group online for Greater Nashua. It is a great place to find baby/kids stuff for free that has been gently used, and to get rid of stuff you are done with but still has use. The main rule is that everything given has to be free, and family friendly. There are over 1300 members, a very active local chapter of a national group. There are some GNMC members who find it very useful.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/greaternashuafreecycle/