I am a Parent

Becoming a parent is the greatest joy of my life.  It is truly the hardest and most rewarding.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual but thankfully there are incredible organizations, educators, and communities sharing resources to help families navigate learning, identity, and raising thoughtful humans. These are a few of the resources I’ve found helpful along the way.

Raising Thoughtful & Inclusive Kids

EmbraceRace

Provides tools, research, and community conversations to help parents raise children who are thoughtful, informed, and inclusive around issues of race and identity.

Digital & Cyber Safety for Kids

Resources to help parents guide children in navigating technology, social media, and online spaces safely.

Common Sense Media

Provides trusted reviews, digital safety guides, and practical advice to help families navigate media, technology, and screen time.

ConnectSafely

Offers research-based guidance and family resources on social media safety, privacy, and responsible technology use.

National Cybersecurity Alliance

Promotes safe online habits through educational resources on privacy, cybersecurity, and protecting personal information.

Parenting & Education Insights

Common Sense Media

Helps parents navigate media and technology with age-appropriate reviews, digital safety advice, and family guides.

Parent Toolkit

Provides research-based guidance for parents on child development, school success, and emotional wellbeing.

Learning & Development Support

Understood.org

Offers expert-backed resources and practical tools to help parents support children with learning and attention differences.

Local Family Resources

Macaroni KID

A local newsletter and resource hub sharing family-friendly events, activities, and community happenings for parents and kids.

Mommy Poppins

A trusted guide to family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in the New York area and beyond.

YMCA

Provides youth programs, camps, sports, and community activities that support healthy development for children and families.

Local Libraries

One of the best community resources for families, offering free books, storytimes, learning programs, and events that bring children and parents together.