Resources for Parents

Below are some parenting resource links. The topics range from breastfeeding advice to child development to comparisons of cloth vs disposable diapers. We've included only high-quality links to information from respected experts with experience in natural parenting.

If you don't find a topic here, you can try checking the relevant catalog pages for more links. Click any link below to jump to that section, or scroll down the page to see all the links.

Choosing a Maternity Bra
Breastfeeding
Diapering
Baby Slings & Baby Carriers
Books for Parents & Caregivers
On-Line Child Development & Mothering Magazines
Child Learning



Choosing a Maternity Bra

Medela's Guide to Choosing and Fitting a Maternity Bra



Breastfeeding

Transition to Parenthood (Breastfeeding Section) - this site holds a series of articles written by Janelle Durham, a registered social worker who specializes in birth and family issues. The site is devoted to commercial-free, research-based information on parenting.

Dr. Jack Newman's Site - a comprehensive set of articles by Dr. Jack Newman, a Canadian pediatrician with over 30 years' experience. Dr. Newman started the first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada, at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, in 1984.

Breastfeeding Advice from Medela

Ask a Breastfeeding Consultant - consult with Medela's Board-Certified lactation consultant, Kathleen Bruce, R.N.

Participate in a Breastfeeding Chat Session - drop in on the weekly on-line breastfeeding chat moderated by Medela's Board-Certified lactation consultant, Kathleen Bruce, R.N.

Breastfeeding.com - a wonderful website devoted entirely to breastfeeding. Full of advice and inspiration!



Diapering

Why Cotton Diapers?

Washing Cotton Diapers

Folding Cotton Diapers



Baby Slings & Baby Carriers

Review of Baby Carriers

Infant Carriers and Spinal Stress - a chiropractor explains how to choose an appropriate carrier for your child



Books for Parents & Caregivers

The Wellspring - The Wellspring's site has a thoughtful list of recommended books that covers all aspects of parenting.



On-Line Child Development & Mothering Magazines

CompleatMother.com - a magazine devoted to pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding

Mothering.com - a magazine devoted to natural family living

Nurturing.ca - celebrating the importance of mothers, fathers, and the family unit

LinkingParents - a website dedicated to parents in Edmonton and its communities



Child Learning

Wee-Sign - Baby Sign Language Classes in Edmonton, Calgary, and Throughout Alberta
Babies can learn sign language long before they can speak! Give your baby a way to communicate his or her needs without crying. The Wee Sign website includes many examples of how babies younger than a year have learned to use signing to communicate with their parents.

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Edmonton Chapter
It can be heartrending to think that your baby may have a learning disability, but if he is properly diagnosed, you can help him to develop the alternative learning methods that will let him fully express his intelligence and potential. This site gives some warning signals that may indicate that your baby has a learning disability, and what you can do about it.