Occasionally Useful Parenting Links

  • Berkeley Parents Network Recommendations and advice on all things kid-related in the East Bay (and also a lot of non-kid related stuff such as advice on home repair and where to get the best bikini wax).
  • Po Bronson article on how / why / when children lie and what it means. Possibly a sign of intelligence? Or do they learn it from you?
  • When Toddlers Learn From TV article on how toddlers can and do learn from different types of TV programs. 
  • Great Dad.com - Because dads don't always think like moms.
  •  Gift of the Month Clubs When the partner complains that you're "hard to shop for" send them here. Beer, wine, cigars, coffee, steaks all delivered to your door eash month. Sounds good to me.
  •  Fathers' Forum Online Info and articles for expectant and new fathers.
  • The Poop - An occasionally entertaining parenting blog done by the people at The SF Chronicle
  • Dad Labs - A video-based site that Takes Back Paternity. Product testing and humorous commentary on fatherhood.
  • National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse "Take Time to be a Dad Today" - A site that supports and promotes responsible fatherhood and healthy marriages.
  • Barclays -  Excellent place to teach kids to walk, with kegs for them to hold onto to get their balance (while you lose yours...)
  • Dr. Moz - baby tips, toddler care, gifts and gear for modern parents.
  • East Bay Moms Activities for parents with their infants and toddlers. They have weekly (Friday) hikes, as well as other activities.
  • Bay Area Kid Fun Good list of places and things to do with kids in the bay area.
  • East Bay Regional Parks Maps and info about the wonderful East Bay Regional Parks.
  • At Home Dad Network Site with info, articles and playgroup info for stay-at-home dads.
  • Beer by Bart -- a website dedicate to watering holes near BART stations-- Genius!!!!!