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https://boarshead.com/ - ideas for healthy lunches, recipes, downloadable nutrition guide, Feingold food list, and other information on health and eating.
https://www.fda.gov/food - this is an excellent source to assist you with understanding nutritional label facts, food safety, GMO (genetically modified organisms), and other pertinent information.
https://www.valpak.com/ - free printable coupons, additional saving information in your neighborhood. Just plug in your zip code and you are on your way to savings.
https://www.couponmom.com/ - coupons to help you cut your grocery bills, restaurant discount certifications, deal alerts, on this site they feature thousands of stores and brands from around the USA that can help you save money online and in stores.
https://www.thepennyhoarder.com – money making tips, home buying strategies, insurance information, budgeting, and much more.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-get-kids-to-eat-salad-2098479 – this website offers some suggestions for creating healthy appealing meals.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-how-apply - their mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC)
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
SNAP (also known as food stamps program) – SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a federal program that helps millions of Americans put food on the table.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp - The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day.
https://www.waterford.org/resources/food-assistance-programs-for-families/ - there are many statewide and community programs that provide meals and other forms of food assistance to families in need. This group has put together an overview and application requirements for 10 food assistance programs for families who need support.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the way you apply for food assistance often varies depending on your state. In many cases, you may need to contact your local program for more information.
https://www.feedingamerica.org- information about food programs, including food rescue, nourishment, safety, security, and much, much more. Learn more about how feeding America’s network food banks fight hunger in communities across America.
https://www.hud.gov/ - covid-19 fact sheet, find shelter, rental assistance, information about homes for sales, a guide to avoiding foreclosure, public housing, and much more valuable information.
https://www.habitat.org/housing-help - housing can be a reality. The dream of home ownership may be attainable. Browse this site and if applicable apply.
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/our-ministry/affordable-housing/ - catholic charities, serves the growing needs of those in need such as; housing, immigration services, and many other services.
https://naca.com/ - programs and services for housing help to achieve the American dream (homeownership), credit counseling, and more to assist you with getting an affordable mortgage. There are home save programs as well.
http://mymoney.gov/ - government programs information, financial literacy, youth games, fun facts, and other pertinent information.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/04/2020-19654/temporary-halt-in-residential-evictions-to-prevent-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 - The CDC has the following temporary guidelines to prevent evection.
https://www.umom.org/ - find help – main goal assisting to ending homeless and rebuilding lives.
https://www.wellrx.com – save on your medications today. Prescriptions discounts, track your medications, and get pill refill reminders.
https://m.goodrx.com - prescription savings and discounts. GoodRx can save on your prescriptions. Use GoodRx when GoodRx is cheaper than your insurance co-pay.
Download the mobile app, apply for a discount card, use discount coupons, or via the website.
https://www.hrsa.gov - offical web site of the U.S. health rescources and services admin.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/potty-training/art-20045230 - healthy lifestyle with health, potty training and other relevant information.
https://www.hhs.gov - current information about coronavirus aka covid-19, public health, human services, healthcare information, and much more health-related info.
https://www.nurx.com - this organization provides services that make it easy for anyone, regardless of their circumstances to get medication quickly, discreetly, and affordably.
https://www.healthcare.gov - you can enroll in a new healthcare plan or change plans due to COVID-19.
https://www.blackdoctor.gov - Preparing for endometriosis treatment. (This article is highlight for the month). The website provides a wealth of information.
https://www.costplusdrugs.gov - Mark Cuban claims you get better pricing if you cut out the middleman, zero pricing games and huge drug savings. Check it out!!
https://www.custodyxchange.com/custody/parenting-agreement.php – This website provides you with sample co-parenting agreements and provides suggestions for the content.
https://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/custody-paternity-child-support/filing-for-custody-paternity-child-support/134-how-to-serve-the-custody-papers – help with filing child support and additional related information.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/prevention-programs - information that will assist with protecting children, while strengthens families.
https://www.appclose.com – an app to assist with co-parenting on the tech side. Parents can communicate to share appointments, events, track expenses, send/receive money, and much more. NOTE: there are not ANY monthly charges or subscription fees.
https://tootris.com/edu/blog/parents/the-four-parenting-styles-authoritarian-authoritative-permissive-uninvolved/ – information and explanation about how important it is to mold your children’s behaviours, attitudes, and much more. Which parenting style will you choose? Start the learning process by reviewing this website.
Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs you will ever have. Most parents have the same end goal, to raise well-adjusted, healthy, happy children that will be self-sufficient and strong beneficial members of our society.
https://www.ourfamilywizard.com – This tool can help you achieve positive co-parenting outcomes. You can leave email and text messaging all your parenting communication resides on a single platform. The tool is for families and practitioners.
https://www.strongfamilyalliance.com – This website contains information, insightful ways to keep your child safe and encourages parents to lead with love and solve problems over time. Their motto “saving lives, preserve families”.
http://www.ourfamilywizard.com – “Streamline your parenting schedule, shared expenses, and communication with the #1 court-recommended co‑parenting app”.
http://www.talkingparents.com – Sometimes coparenting isn’t easy that is why this website can provide you with communication information that helps you focus on what matters most (or should matter most) your children.
https://www.highlightskids.com/ - this is the extended website of highlights.com, with activities, games, explore apps and much, much more.
https://greenlightcard.com/ - this is a debit card for kids, managed by parents.
NOTE: It is important to teach your children the importance of how to handle and manage finances. Remember, you can use this as your tool for allowance, which is in line with their household chores and other accountability items.
https://www.commonsense.org/ - on this site you can get free distance learning resources for back-to-school
https://www.cozi.com/ - you family life organizer. This will help to simplify you schedules, keep appointments straight, keep track of school events, organized way to assign and monitor chores, manage grocery list, and so much more.
https://www.upwork.com - upwork hires freelancers or agencies for remote work.
https://www.gohenry.com – there is an easy and fun way to pay allowance and teach your children good money habits. GoHenry is a debit card and app with unique parental controls for young people ages 6 to 18.
This is an excellent tool to teach your children financial responsibility and the value of money.
https://www.pampers.com – website information starts with providing 23 potty training tips for boys and girls. There are lots of other sources of information and a link to join pampers club. With this membership you get coupons, parenting tips, tools and much more.
https://www.childcare.gov/index.php - information about child care choices , options and resources.
https://www.asianefficiency.com/organization/20-efficient-home-care-tips/amp/ - 20 efficient home care tips for super busy people, that most people know nothing about.
https://www.casafamilyday.org - information and ideas to help families. Statistics show families that dine together, talk together produce more well-adjusted children, with less issues.
http://www.nifplay.org - learn about the importance of play in a child’s life – studies have shown children who are allowed to play are faster learners, they are more creative and more socially competent (this is extremely important when you think how much time today’s children spend or their devices).
http://www.consumer.ftc.org - Protecting kids online – information about how to make good decisions and stay safe.
You can download the apps you need from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
https://www.ourbond.com - bond is here to help you and your loved ones with your personal security needs.
https://www.techradar.com/best/parental-control - keep your kids safe online with free parental control software and apps.
https://kidshealth.org - help for parents, teens, younger children take charge of their health.
https://sharedhope.org/what-we-do/prevent/awareness/internetsafety/internet-safety-guide-access/?refcode=FaithIt&sfcampaign=7013r0000028vPpAAI - There is a guide for parents to download. This internet safety informational site includes information about everything parents need to be aware of when it comes to predators.
https://www.care.com/c/stories/17157/how-to-find-anti-racist-child-care/ - what to look for in safe, anti-racist child care. This website has an assortment of other pertinent information.
https://www.webopedia.com/reference/text-abbreviations - excellent resource for internet, social media, online tech, and computer science information. This type of information is typically shared among IT professionals, students, educators, researchers, and such.
Note – single moms in these digital times you should be armed with info. on tech-related data. From the link provided above, you have access to; “1500 + common text abbreviations & acronyms”, by Vangie Beal.
The tech info. you have access to is the tech your savvy children use every day. Scroll down the page for “Top parental control software vendors”. LEARN, learn moms, learn.
https://www.safewise.com/resources/internet-safety-kids - information on internet safety, how to stay safe on public Wi-Fi, learn ways to keep your children/teenagers safer on the internet.
https://www.udemy.com – a broad selection of online video courses, learn from a variety of different topics.
https://www.classcentral.com/subject/parenting – free online parenting courses.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-jobs-for-single-moms-starting-over-2997012 – the information on this site includes the following: