Resources

Early Childhood Resources, Facts and Information

• Early Childhood Health Problems and Prevention Strategies: Costs and Benefits
• Leading Change
• Michigan Infant Mental Health
• Great Start Network, Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Parent Coalition Brochure
• Free Health Insurance

Public Libraries

• Boyne City Public Library (231.582.7861)
• Boyne Falls Public Library (231.549.2277)
• Charlevoix Public Library
• East Jordan Public Library (231.536.7131)
• Harbor Springs Public Library (231.526.2531)
• Pellston Public Library (231.539.8342)
• Petoskey Public Library
• Walloon Lake Public Library (231.535.2111)

Community Pools

• Charlevoix Community Pool
• East Jordan Community Pool
• Harbor Springs Community Pool

Parent Resources

• Toddler Toddler
• Intro to Infant Massage
• Northern Michigan Moms
• Child Fun
• Love and Logic – Information on discipline
• Zero to Three – Information on child development
• Born Learning
• Autism Society of Michigan
• Kids Health – Information on child development, frequently asked questions and more.
• Sesame Workshop – Fun activities, parenting support and ideas.
• Kaboose – Kids crafts, recipes and parenting support.
• Nurturing Parenting Class for January 2010
• Free Parenting Webinars
• Savvy Source – Information on child development and more.
• Glen’s Market – Children’s wellness information.
• Parenting Connect – Parenting advice, ideas and more.
• Kiwi – Organic and natural family living.
• American Academy of Pediatrics – Parent Corner
• Car Seat Safety Guide
• Asthma and Your Child
• Safe Kids on Toys Safety and Toy Recalls
• CPSC on toys safety and recalls
• Healthy Stuff – toys recalls and testing
• The Blissful Parent: Webinars, ebooks and a free help desk.
• The Soft Landing – PVC, lead free, BPA free safe feeding gear, bath toys and more.
• Child Passenger Safety - Your guide to car seats, boosters and more. Free down-loadable guides and tips.
• Prevention and Safety Tips
• PBS Kids
• Jamie Oliver
• Printable Mazes for Kids
• Getting Kids Outdoors
• Baby Zone – A family friendly website with articles, tips and ideas for prenatal through preschool aged children.
• Baby Center – From preconception through all stages and ages. A great website for parents to learn more about child development, seek articles related to particular issues or find a free online community for parenting support.
• The Cradle – A practical parenting website.
• Plugged in Parents – For all types of parents (work at home, work from home, green, home schooling)!
• Kid Friendly Guide – An online guide for all places kid friendly.
• CafeMom
• Parenting – Everything a parent needs in one website.
• Mothering – Natural parenting website.
• Dr. Greene – A helpful website and blog on all of your parenting questions from what to do for an earache to how to get your baby to sleep.
• Dr. Spock
• Breastfeeding.com
• Fit Pregnancy
• Parenthood
• Healthy Child
• One Tough Job- Online support and community for parents.
• Family Education – Free printables for parents, recipe ideas and other parenting tips and tools.
• Supernanny
• WebMD
• Working Family Resource: Free webinars and more.

Made For Dads

• Dad Magazine Online
• Down to Earth Dad
• Family Man Online
• Father’s First
• Today’s Child
• Father’s Network
• The Family Groove
• Interactive Dad
• Dad’s Adventure
• Great Dad’s
• Dad’s Magazine Online
• Daddy Brain
• Dual Career Dads
• Michigan Fatherhood Coalition
• Dad  Squad
• Fathers.Com
• Mr. Dad

Coupons, Deals and Free Stuff

• Baby Center – Listing sales, deals, coupons and more!
• Wise Bread – A website dedicated to living on a small budget.
• Coupon Mom
• Coupon Cabin
• Retail Me Not
• My Coupons
• Mommy Savers
• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Mom

Legislative Updates and Advocacy Links

• Capitol Corner (4/25/08)
• ECIC Policy Advocacy Center
• Ounce of Prevention Fund
• Children’s Defense Fund
• Learning Abilities Association
• Children’s Rights Foundation
• March of Dimes

Pre-K Resources

• ABC Home Preschool
• Alphabet Printable Activities
• Crayola – Lesson Plans
• Everything Preschool
• Fun Lesson Plans
• Funschool Kaboose
• Hands on Homeschooling
• Homeschooling Adventures
• Preschool Rainbow
• Successful Homeschooling
• Safety Activities for Kids -FREE
• Starfall – Learning to read with phonics.
• Kids National Geographic
• Jump Start
• Preschool Education
• Kids Discovery

Teachers, Child Care Providers and Daycare Resources

• Great Start Connect – Information on finding child care throughout the state of Michigan and training information for providers.
• Childcare.gov
• National Association for the Education of Young Children – Backpack Messages: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/backpack
• Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
• MIAEYC Job Postings
• Michigan Department of Education
• Michigan Head Start Association
• Michigan Ready Kits
• National Association for Childcare Providers
• Provider Appreciation Day
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Asthma in Schools
• Scholastic
• Kids National Geographic
• Preschool Education
• Kids Discovery
• 4 Steps to Finding Quality Childcare

About

Funded with a grant from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation of the State of Michigan and the Kellogg Foundation, our project began in April of 2006. The goal of the project is to form multiple collaborative bodies in the state to begin development of a comprehensive system of early childhood care and education for 0-5 year olds and their families. This system is similar to the Smart Start system of North Carolina and the state of Michigan is receiving technical assistance in our efforts from the state of North Carolina.