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Parenting Resources
Looking
for help on your parenting journey? If so, we've got
all kinds of great resources here on
SacramentoKids.com! You can read tips for finding
the perfect child care, learn about alternatives to
daycare, discover local parent trainings and
classes, find support groups, and much more! To
quickly access a category, just use the buttons to
the left, or scroll down this page to read them in
consecutive order.
Finding a Good Child
Care
Finding a good child care can be an intimidating
process. While it may be impossible to know
absolutely everything about a child care just from
your first phone call or interview, you can learn a
lot if you ask the right questions. Below are some
suggested ideas for what to ask during your
interview.
Click to read our
"Interview Question Sheet"
Note: Any decision about a child care or individual
daycare provider should be based on personal
judgment and research; these questions are not meant
to be a stand-alone method for evaluating a
potential provider. SacramentoKids.com does not
assume any liability for the quality of care
provided by a child care or individual.
Alternatives to Daycare/Child Care
While using child care is necessary for many
parents, a growing number of families are turning to
alternatives for child care, such as using nannies,
working from home, or even starting their own
in-home daycare.
Nannies - For those who can afford it, a Nanny
provides many benefits such as...
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Developing a dedicated, and often
long-term relationship with children |
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Allowing children to be cared for in the
comfort of their own home |
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Providing an adult presence at your home
during the day |
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Possibility of extra help with household
chores and cooking |
If
you're looking for a Nanny in Sacramento
(whether live-in or day to day), try asking a
family friend you trust, or look in the
phonebook for placement agencies.
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 English
Rose Nannies
www.englishrosenannies.com
"Placing
experienced prescreened Nanny Candidates in
Sacramento and the surrounding areas.
Our nannies are guaranteed!"
Samantha Azar,
Owner
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englishrosenanny@aol.com
Phone: (916)
782-5453
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Fax: (916)
580-3516
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Classes & Training for
Parents
One
of the most important things about being a
parent is knowing what to expect, however this
involves more than just natural instinct! Taking
a class or a specialized training seminar can
help you become a well-prepared parent.
Sacramento has many options for parent classes
including many local hospitals as well as local
government agencies. Here are some great links
to help you find what you're looking for:
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UC Davis |
Multiple parenting classes including
CPR, infant care, diabetes, prenatal
care, childbirth and weight control. |
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Country of Sacramento |
Classes in car seat safety, lamaze,
breastfeeding, teen issues and various
safety topics. |
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Child Action, Inc.
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Various classes in parenting and child
development. |
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 Heart
Start, Inc.
www.HeartStartCorp.com
"Owned
& Operated by Firefighter/Paramedics.
CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)
plus First Aid Training & Re-certification.
Approved Provider for State of California
Emergency Medical Services for Child Care
Providers & Educational Facilities. "
Jeff Kim, Director
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safetydesign@msn.com
5098 Foothills
Blvd. Ste.#3 (P.O. Box 377) Roseville, CA
95747
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(916) 772-3389
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Fun, Love and Parenting.............................................................(916)
788-2883 |
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Clarity Coaching.........................................................................(916)
355-8935 |
Support Groups
Joining a support group can be a great way to
connect with others, plus share parenting ideas and
tips. Here are a few of the groups in the greater
Sacramento area:
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Sacramento Mom's Group |
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Mother's Support Network |
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Father's and Families |
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Sacramento Parents Group
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MOMS®
Club of...
Land Park,
Elk
Grove,
Fair Oaks,
Carmichael,
Citrus Heights/Roseville,
Rocklin North,
Rocklin South,
Roseville West,
Greater Natomas,
Natomas Park,
West Sacramento |
Mothers
of Multiples...
Sacramento,
El
Dorado Hills,
Gold
Country |
Safety
Tips
Keeping your child safe is an important part of
parenting. Whether you're a brand new parent, or
have some years of experience under your belt, it's
always a good idea to evaluate your home's safety.
Child-proofing your house is one of the most
important aspects of home safety. Here are a few
links to articles that help you childproof your
home:
Miscellaneous Resources
In addition to the resources listed above,
SacramentoKids.com brings you the following sources
to help in your parenting journey.
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Christy Barros, MassMutual Financial
(email)...................................(916)
772-3389 |
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