Parenting Resources
Pregnant and new parents need a place where they can visit to assist them in their search in making the best choices possible during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting for themselves and their babies. We certainly don’t have all the answers, because there is no one right way to birth or parent, but we hope our sharing of resources that we have found helpful and enlightening will help you on your journey of self -discovery. We all have the right to make the choices we feel are best for ourselves as individuals, yet sometimes what we feel in our hearts and our guts isn’t supported by our family and social circle. We want you to be affirmed that you are in charge of your choice-making, whether it’s preparing for your fantasy birth experience, advocating for your newborn, or making safe and healthy first-year parenting choices. We strive to provide an open-eye environment, that is nonjudgemental, unbiased, and affirming. Any research that is posted is evidence-based, therefore unbiased. We invite you to share in our self discoveries and contribute your own to assist other parents in making empowering pregnancy, birth, and parenting choices.
BOOKS
INFANT MASSAGE
The Aware Baby
Loving Hands, by Fredric LeBoyer
Baby Touch, by Wendy Kavanaugh
PARENTING
Babies And Their Mothers, by Michel Odent
Peaceful Parenting for a Hectic World
SLEEPING
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
LOCAL SUPPORT
The Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center
(513) 591-CFEC (2332)
4244 Hamilton Avenue (in Historic Northside) Cincinnati, OH 45223
– weekly mom support gatherings
- monthly dad social gathering
- free weekend parenting workshops
- parent/child enrichment classes
WEB SITES
PARENTING
www.theparentingpassageway.com