The Best Local Parenting Sites
As Internet use becomes more mainstream, local Web sites are becoming valuable resources for parents. You can connect with other parents where you live, find local activities for your family, locate a support group, get advice on the best places to eat, shop, go to school, live, work - anything. So, use your computer to connect locally with other parents.
Cox Interactive Media sponsors many U.S. local city sites. These are some great sites, attractive and full of local information for families. Check the drop down City menu to see if yours is listed.
CitySearch is a good place to start when you want to find family activities, local resources, and forums for parents in your area. This map will guide you to the CitySearch site nearest you.
Explore the Local Guides at About to find helpful resources in your city
CityKids has local links for activities of interest to children for many major U.S. cities. See if your city is listed on their main page, then bookmark your CityKids for future reference.
Childslife.com covers over 60 U.S. metro areas with local resources, play groups, message boards, and fun places to go. Open the drop-down menu to find your local Childslife site.
Babyzone.com specializes in local resources for expectant and new parents, but parents of older children will find much to enjoy at their regional sites also. Choose your region in the U.S. or Canada.
My School Online from The Learning Network offers free Web sites for schools across the U.S. See if your child's school has signed up by navigating from their U.S. map.
Specialty Parenting Sites by Region
Canada
Eastern U.S.
- ParentsKnow.com - New York City
- Parent and Family - Maine
- Parentguide - Manhattan, Long Island, New Jersey
- Parent Paper - Manhattan, New Jersey
- The Parent Planner - Connecticut
- CT Parents Plus
- Community Website - Rockland, MD
- Jupiter Parents - Jupiter and Tequesta Florida Palm Beach County
