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Breastfeeding:
www.breastfeeding.com/allabout.html
Breastfeeding.com is the place for help and information on breastfeeding. Detailed information, book reviews, humor, a directory of lactation consultants ...
www.ilca.org/
The site of the International Lactation Consultant Association. Click on "find a lactation consultant" to find all of the board certified lactation consultants listed in Italy and around the world.
www.drjacknewman.com
Dr Jack Newman's -The Visual Guide to Breastfeeding An online breastfeeding resource. Contains numerous Video Clips and Articles related to Breastfeeding. A Visual guide to breastfeeding DVD available here.
First 6 months.
www.lllitalia.org
In Italian. La Leche League Italia: Il sito de La Leche League Italia.
http://www.llli.org
La Leche League International
www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Motherisk - Canada's expert on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, personal products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
www.breastfeedingbasics.com/html/info.shtml
You'll find breastfeeding tips, answers to common questions, and a bit of humor for those days when things aren't going just as planned.
breastfeedingonline.com
Web site which aims to to help empower women to choose to breastfeed and to educate society at large about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.
www.breastfeeding.co.uk
Provides information and support from a UK breastfeeding counselor.
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www.childbirth.org/
Offers a variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding.
www.4women.gov/pregnancy/
Healthy Pregnancy: Pregnancy can be a joyous time. But it also can be a time of uncertainty and worry. Getting informed is the first step in keeping you and your baby healthy.
www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/hp-gs/index_e.html
Canadian Government Health Care : Healthy Pregnancy. If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant,this Website is for you! Consider it your gateway to pregnancy-related information.
www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Motherisk - Canada's expert on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, personal products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Baby Sense
Baby Sense provides parents with sleep and calming solutions based on sensory integration principles. The gentle and baby-centric routine is the foundation parents need for a calm baby who sleeps well. With over 65 000 copies sold, Baby Sense, has introduced mothers worldwide to their baby’s sensory world and the tools to read babies’ signals.
http://www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics: Dedicated to the health of all children
www.zerotothree.org
Child Developement: Offers a comprehensive interactive resource for parents and early childhood education professionals on healthy development of children ages zero to three.
www.childcare.about.com
Interesting series of articles of important things to look for when choosing a day care center for your child.
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Discovery Learning Center
...an English language and cultural center founded by Prof. Rachel Woodyatt Rossi. Located in the Parioli neighborhood near Rome's La Sapienza University, it offers a variety of workshops and classes for children and adults.
www.cal.org/resources/Digest/RaiseBilingChild.html
Raising Bilingual Children: Presents and answers some common concerns parents often have about raising bilingual children.
www.literacytrust.org.uk/talktoyourbaby/Bilingual.html
National Literacy Trust: a guide for parents and carers.
This newsletter requires a subscription. It publishes short informative articles on current thoughts on language learning, bilingualism, biculturalism, mother tongue, schools, etc. It also publishes descriptions of how particular families have managed in their particular situations, problems encountered and how these were overcome.
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http://www.mumsnet.com
'By parents - for parents', this site has a wealth of information and helpful advice on all aspects of parenting. Mumsnet is an online network of parents pooling their knowledge on everything from how to get a baby to sleep through the night to the best places to go on holiday with a five-year-old. Visit mumsnet for advice, tips and product recommendations from the people who know best, other parents.
www.pantley.com/elizabeth/index.html
Parenting educator Elizabeth Pantley offers advice, solutions, links and books about parenting. Raise children with love, compassion, respect and consistency and learn to be a confident and joyful parent.
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting
BBC parenting web site.Contains many interesting articles on different aspects of parenting.
www.bluesuitmom.com
Web site with helpful advice for mothers who are employed.
www.momalone.com
A Non Profit Organization to offer resources and help for single moms
coaches.aol.com/kids-and-family/faber-mazlish/main
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish co-authors of many books about developing good communication with your child answer questions about raising kids from birth to adulthood.
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http://www.babynology.com/
Baby names for boys and girls of various origins & cultures.
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www.komen.org
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can be successfully treated. The key? Early detection. This site gives information about breast cancer . It includes a video that teaches you how to correctly do a breast self exam.
www.nof.org/osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease.
www.familydoctor.org
Pap tests: Find out what they are testing for and what the results actually mean
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www.consumerreports.org
Check Children Products: reviews and ratings.
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www.activityvillage.co.uk
On this site you will find coloring pages, home school resources, educational resources, kids crafts, puzzles, printables, Sudoku for kids and more ...
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
BBC site with all of the Cbeebies characters and loads of great ideas to keep little ones entertained and help them learn through play.
www.rainforestmaths.com
An interactive site for mathematics for kids age K-6 grade
www.chesskids.com
Teach your kids how to play chess with this free online chess course.
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www.casinadiraffaello.it
"Ludoteca" and exhibition venue in Villa Borghese - for children up to 10 years of age
www.technotown.it
"Ludoteca" in Villa Torlonia - for children from 11 up to 17 years of age
www.mdbr.it
Explora - The Children's Museum on Via Flaminia
www.planetarioroma.it
Rome's Planetarium in EUR - shows for children as well
www.bioparco.it
The zoo, a good old classic
www.auditorium.it
concerts for children, too
www.teatroverde.it
A fantastic theatre for children on Via Gianicolense
www.teatro7.it
A lovely theatre next to Villa Torlonia, on via Benevento, 23 has performances for children every Saturday afternoon
(parties can be organized here as well)
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AngloINFO
Community Support for Expats
Absolute Dentistry
English-speaking, American-educated Dentist located in the center of Rome.
Expat Focus - global relocation advice for expatriates covering visas, residency, overseas employment, buying property abroad, international schools, offshore finance and more
Cross-cultural Moments
Elizabeth Abbot's Observations of Italy
Expats in Italy ex-pats, assistance for those moving to italy, a forum with loads of information for those thinking of moving to Italy or those who are already here.
Friends in Rome
enjoy Rome with new friends.
britishexpats.com
A resource for british expats around the world. Immigration and general discussion forums, articles, blogs, chat room, photo gallery and more.
Mercurius Relocations
We like to assist corporate employees and Private people moving or just visiting Rome for a short journey.
www.talesmag.com
Tales from a Small Planet.
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