Resources: Your Parenting Portal

We have compiled detailed information to promote the health and development of you and your family.

The community directories are your one-stop-shop for discovering what San Francisco has to offer. Do you know what resources are near you? Each list is presented in a Google map. Not only can you find out the details of each listing but you can zoom in and get a closer look to find what is right for you!

The health content is provided by California Pacific Medical Center's Newborn Connections, your resource for pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting and the Department of Pediatrics HealthyKids
Newsletter, your source for the latest medical news
regarding your child from infancy through age eight.

SF Community Directories

CPR Classes
Daycare Centers & Preschools
Recreation Centers, Playgrounds & Pools
Libraries
Child-Friendly Fitness Facilities
Shops
Child-Friendly Restaurants
Activities & Urban Adventures!
Discounts

California Pacific Health Links

Find a Doctor

Pregnancy & Childbirth

During Your Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery

Newborn Connections

New Moms
New Babies
More Health Links from Healthwise

HealthyKids Newsletter

Fall 2008 Issue
Top 10 Things to Know About Taking Your Child to the ER, The Doctor is In, Health Bits, Help Kids Stop Bullying > Making the Most of School Health Programs, The Multilingual Child, Finding Help for Children with Learning Differences Combating the Flu

Summer 2008 Issue
The Baby Steps of Speech Development, The Doctor is In, Health Bits, Play is the "Business" of Children (Part 3 of 3), When Your Child Weighs Too Much, Sports Safety: Know the Score, What Does it Mean When Your Child Faints?, How to Channel Your Kids' TV Viewing Habits

Spring 2008 Issue
Probiotics - Are they Right for Your Child?, New Pediatric Emergency Department, Health Bits, The Doctor is In, Managing ADHD, "Red Flags" of Autism, Guidelines for Kids on "Restricted" Diets, Play is the "Business" of Children (Part 2 of 3),Treating Eczema

Winter 2008 Issue (pdf)
When is a Headache a Migraine?, The Doctor is In, Depression: It's Not Just an Adult Affliction, It's in the Bag: Five Great Lunches for Kids, Childhood Cancer: The Prognosis is Better Than You Think, Tonsillectomy: When and Why is it Appropriate?, Play is the "Business" of Children (Part 1 of 3)
Past Issues

Other Useful Websites

TALK Line Family Support Center
SF Breastfeeding Coalition
Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locater
Savingforcollege.com
California 529 College Savings Plan (Scholarshare)
Childhood Lead Prevention Program, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Booklist for New and Expectant Parents
Children's Book Project
Home Safety Services

Parent Groups around the Bay

Coastside Mothers of Twins Club
San Mateo Mothers' Club