Local Resources:
- 2-1-1 – Great resource for help and information in Buncombe County.
- Asheville Mamas – Group forum for Asheville mamas.
- Asheville Parks and Recreation
- Attic Salt Theater – Has $5 shows for kids on Saturdays.
- B.E.A.R. Closet – Baby Equipment and Resource Closet.
- Black Mountain Parks and Recreation
- Buncombe County Library website: Storytimes and Toddler Times, Event Calendar
- Division of Child Development and Early Education
- Macaroni Kid Asheville – Weekly local newsletter of kid-friendly events and activities.
- Mountain Xpress online calendar
- Spellbound Children’s Bookstore – Story times and book clubs
- WNC Parent – Western North Carolina’s premier parenting resource.
- Resource List from How to Talk to Your Children About Race
- Book List from Claxton Social Justice Leagues Talking to Your Kids about Race
State & National Resources:
- NC 2-1-1 is a free call that connects you with a network of resources in NC — Just dial 2-1-1 from your phone
- Sixty Second Parent is an online community of experts in child education and development, child health and parenting to provide easy access to health, nutrition, parenting and teaching information
- NAEYC’s website offers information about a wide variety of topics related to parenting—from biting to transitioning to preschool, from meaningful play to tips about understanding your child.
- Healthychildren.org (powered by the American Academy of Pediatrics) for information about the health and well-being of young children.
- Let’s Move provides tips and tools for healthy living.
- Be Active Kids is all about fun activities that keep children and their parents/caregivers moving.
- Natural Learning Initiative provides some ideas for creating healthy environments.
- Triple P Parenting System is a free parenting program you can do from home
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