FAMILY NETWORK LINKS (as of 6/24/2007) |
American Academy of Pediatrics
Immunization schedules, health information
http://www.aap.org/ |
Bay Area Kid Fun
Huge site of kid-friendly and -fun places and activities in the Bay Area
http://www.bayareakidfun.com/ |
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
Train ride around Vasona Park and carousel, adj. Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos
http://www.los-gatos.ca.us/los_gatos/parks_and_rec/billy_jones_rr/bjwrr.html |
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Car Seat Photos
Actual photos of car seats w/ kids in them (size, height, fit comparison)
http://pages.ivillage.com/momika/carseatphotos/index.html |
Car seat safety, FF and RF
Spinal injury info re forward-facing babies >1 yr
http://www.carseat.org/Technical/tech_update.htm#rearfacFF |
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Deer Hollow Farm
Animals & garden, tables, open space/trails, FREE, Mountain View
http://www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/deer_hollow_farm.asp |
Frederick Street Park
Big-kid & fenced toddler playgrounds, ocean views, bathrooms, Santa Cruz
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/parksrec/photogallery/thumb_frederickpark.htm |
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Gizdich Ranch
Gift shop, pies, sandwiches & drinks, toddler play area, Watsonville
http://www.gizdich-ranch.com/ |
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Houge Park
Newer park w/ two big playgrounds, lawns, San Jose
http://www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/prns/parkshouge.htm |
Kreative Kids
Preschool Program in Ben Lomond
http://www.scparks.com/actguide/guide/kreative_kids.pdf |
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Maya's Mom
Once you join (it's free) there are sub-groups for different interests like "Expecting Moms" and "Santa Cruz Moms"
http://www.mayasmom.com |
MomsRising.org
Organization to build a family-friendly America
http://www.momsrising.org |
Mothers Have Needs Too
Psychotherapist/ Parenting Workshops/Support Groups
http://www.mothershaveneedstoo.com/ |
Mothersong
Sing-along Circle for Ages 0-3
http://www.mothersong.org/ |
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Music Together
Music Program for Babies, Toddler, Preschoolers and Kindergardeners
http://www.musicalme.com |
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Sign Language Dictionary
American Sign Language dictionary w/ video clips of actual signs
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm |
Simpkin Family Swim Center
GREAT facility, warm toddler pool & much more, $4 adult, 17th Ave., S.C.
http://www.scparks.com/parkfac/simpkins.shtml |
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Website for ABC's and Phonemic Awareness
For 3-5 yr. olds. Teaches letter recognition, sounds and phonemic awareness through simple games, songs and animation.
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/load.htm?f |
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