Useful Links

In an attempt to help keep you up to date on things happening online, we've provided a short list of links we like.

If you have anything to add, please let us know using the form on the Contact Us page, and we'll get it up.

Family Activities and Resources

• Baby Café
  The Baby Café charity coordinates a network of breastfeeding drop-in centers and other services to support pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

• Boston Central
  Information for families on events, organizations, and resources in and around Boston.

• Boston Mamas
  A lifestyle portal for families in Boston and beyond
  

• Departments of Recreation:  Many city and towns offer free or low-cost activities, classes, and events for children in their communities.

• Malden
• Melrose
• Reading
• Stoneham (does not have Dept. of Rec. web page; see links under heading "Recreation")
  
• Wakefield
• Woburn

• Family Fun
  Great ideas, practical advice, and fun stuff to do
  

• Libraries:  Find out about events for children at public libraries in the area.  Events include story times, summer reading programs, and music for kids.

• Malden Public Library

• Melrose Public Library

• Reading Public Library

• Stoneham Public Library

• Wakefield Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

• Woburn Public Library

• NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange
  On-line catalog of materials available at 28 area libraries, as well as on-line book renewal and account information capabilities.

• North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network
  The North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network is a community based family and early childhood educators support and education program. To participate, you need only be a parent, early childhood educator, or caregiver of a child from birth through entering kindergarten, and live or work in Melrose, Stoneham, or Wakefield and surrounding towns.

• Woburn Boys and Girls Club
  A non-profit organization serving youth in Woburn and surrounding communities.  Their mission is to inspire youth to find their greatness.

• YMCA
  Information on programs and activities for adults, children, and the whole family at community YMCAs.

Health and Safety Resources

• Children's Hospital
  Helpful information...

• Consumer Product Safety Commission
  Includes information on product recalls and product safety.

• Parents Central: From Car Seats to Car Keys, Keeping Kids Safe
  Information and resources for keeping your kids safe when they are on the move, including car seat regulations.