Parenting Resources

5 Minutes for Mom
Brings you exclusive samplings from the best mom blogs.
http://www.5minutesformom.com

Christian Work at Home Moms
Christian Work at Home Moms is a place where stay at home and work at home moms come together for support and encouragement. http://www.christianworkathomemoms.com/

Colorado Christian Home Educators (CHEC)
CHEC has helped homeschooling parents with their children’s education for over 16 years by offering resources, seminars, and support groups. http://www.chec.org

International MOMS Club
A support group for the at-home mom. http://www.momsclub.org/

Kids Work
Stephanie Foster, MS, is an occupational therapist located in Santa Maria, California
http://www.kidswork.biz/

MommyCast
Dedicated to moms who are holding the world together one child at a time. MommyCast is a weekly internet radio show for and by women immersed in the fullness of motherhood and life. http: www.mommycast.com

Mommy of Many

My name is Jen and I am “Mommy of Many”. I have 9 children, 5 girls and 4 boys. I’ve been a military wife since 1991. My life has taken many twists and turns and brought me many valuable experiences. It’s been a little wild and a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy hearing about life in a very full and busy house. http://mommyofmany.com

MOPS—Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS helps moms through relationships established in the context of local groups. http://www.mops.org

Mothers & More
Mothers & More cares for and supports mothers with local chapter meetings.
www.mothersandmore.org

Mother Matters
Helps moms connect and stay in touch with themselves. Moms deserve to have a full and fulfilling life after having children. I Love You! I Love Me! by Jill Kroog is a journal for moms-to-be to nurture her spirit and prepare her for motherhood. www.mother-matters.com

Nourishing Your Family
Nourishing Your Family exists for the purpose of improving human health in every way possible. We are committed to idea that true health is only achieved through the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual health, as each area affects the others.
http://nourishingyourfamily.com

Plugged In
A movie guide for parents. www.pluggedinonline.com

The Real Moms Club
…less sugar…more satire. Fun site about mothering. http://www.realmoms.com

Whole Hearted Parenting
Do you want to know more about joyfully parenting with your whole heart? Whole Hearted Parenting provides parents scores of resources for loving skills to build deeper relationships with their children while redirecting misbehavior. Resources for teachers in classroom management skills are also available. www.wholeheartedparenting.com

Parenting Resources—Books

I’m Already Home Again
This is an essential tool for military personnel to keep them connected with their families before, during and following deployments and temporary assignments. It is widely used by over 28,000 families and includes special features and resources that make it even more useful and relevant to the unique demands of the military familly.
http://www.imalreadyhome.com/

We’re Having a Tuesday
A beautifully illustrated children’s book that’s a great communication tool helping a child learn to cope with divore cand split family living. www.werehavingatuesday.com

Health Resources

Children with Starving Brains (Book)
Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D. offers a bio-medical treatment resource for parents of children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. http://www.autism-rxguidebook.com/

Healing ADD (Book)
Dr. Daniel M. Amen is the foremost pioneer in applying brain-imaging science to clinical
practice, especially in the area of ADD. http://click.websitegear.com/track.asp?id=10729

Health Buzz 

Call-in and ask Dr Jim whatever’s on your mind regarding medical conditions, fitness, nutrition, alternative health practices, medical procedures, prescription drugs, depression, anxiety, immunizations, insurance… http://www.jim.md

Healthy Dining Finder —This site is no longer active
This is a wonderful resource for finding out what’s in the food purchased at restaurants in
your area. There’s one obvious flaw. Although the dangers of trans fat are discussed on the
site, trans fat is NOT separated from other fats in their dietary totals.
www.healthydining.com

Insulin: Our Silent Killer (Book) by Thomas Smith
Almost half of our population suffers from Type 2 Diabetes, which causes heart failure,
stroke, kidney failure, impotence, obesity, neuropathy, and retinopathy. It’s thought to be
implicated in ADHD, ADD, and some forms of cancer. It affects adults and children. Smith’s politically incorrect, but well documented, website and book details the cause and remedy for this deadly disease. http://www.healingmatters.com/

Mercury Levels in Fish
Calculates the contaminate levels of mercury in various fish. http://www.gotmercury.org/

Meal Patterning (Book)
Chris Johnson 20-year history in health and fitness and holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology. He relates how to develop healthy nutritional patterns for life.
http://www.mealpatterning.com/

MonaVie
MonaVie is a delicious and energizing blend of the Brazilian açai berry—one of nature’s top super-foods—and other nutrient dense fruits. MonaVie delivers the phytonutrients and antioxidants you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Scientific experts have referred to the acai berry as the most nutritious and powerful food in the world.
www.mymonavie.com/julzgold/

Mom on a Mission for Nutrition
Mom on a Mission for Nutrition is working school district by school district helping to provide a solid solution in the lunchroom. The goal of improving nutrition for students Must be a joint effort between parents and the schools. For more info: http://www.momonapurpose.org/

The Maker’s Diet
Jordan Rubin is a certified nutritional consultant. His book is a New York Times Bestseller
details his quest for health. http://www.makers-diet.net/

Humor—Laugh a little more!

Fumbling Thru Fatherhood (Book) Jared Fiel’s hilarious collection of stories from his daddy daze.
www.fumblingfather.com

She’s Gonna Blow (Book) & Motherhood the Guilt that Keeps on Giving (Book)
Julie Barnhill is an hilarious author and speaker on motherhood issues. www.juliebarnhill.com

Family Humor with Tim Hawkins is a must! Laugh out loud at these very funny clips. Click on various segments, but don’t miss the “Prairie Home Sausage” and “A Home School Family”! www.timhawkins.net/video-audio.htm

Spiritual Resources

Chicken Soup for the Grandma’s Soul (Book)
LeAnn Thieman is the co-author of 7 Chicken Soup for the Soul books, including
Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul a New York Times Bestseller.
http://www.leannthieman.com/

Money and Wealth in the New Millennium (Book)
Norm Franz writes on the biblical principles of money. www.whitestonepress.com

Right to the Heart
An organization lead by Linda Shepard which is committed to encourage, equip, and
inspire men, women, and families to a deeper spirtual walk with God.
www.righttotheheart.com

The Harvest, Kehilat T’nuvah
The Harvest is a Messianic Congregation located in Thornton, Colorado.
www.graftedin.com