Parents and Children

[close] Welcome to Santa Barbara With Kids Book Club on Goodreads! Dive into a treasure trove of book recommendations for both parents and little readers. Explore tales that capture the essence of Santa Barbara, fostering a love for reading in the heart of our vibrant community. Share your favorite finds and embark on literary adventures with us! 📖✨ #SBKidsRead #SantaBarbaraReads

[close] In a world of pay for play mommy blogs and un-vetted parenting message boards, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the white noise of internet parenting advice. So, many of us turn to books for tried and true guidance… but that can be just as overwhelming. From pregnancy to parenting productive young adults, sleep to special needs, there are literally tens of thousands of books offering insights into every stage and aspect of parenthood. Enter the #NewsMom book club. This is a place to share and discuss the best (and worst) of what you’ve read in an effort to help others weed through the minutia of parenting publishing. Once a month we’ll pick a topic (and book) to feature on a different stage of parenting. We'll use the book as a jumping off point to spark a discussion about its advice, other resources you’ve found on the topic and how you manage/managed that stage of parenthood. This group is open to any and all parents. Feel free to add your favorite books to the groups's shelf and even create a poll (see rules). If you love this idea and want to be a moderator, just ask! === About NewsMom.com - Parenting News, Reviews & Research By News Reporters Who Are Moms & Dads #NewsMom is a resource for parents to access trustworthy news and information that is relevant to them – by providing an outlet for journalists to share their relevant research and reports with an audience of parents they wouldn’t otherwise reach. Read More About #NewsMom Here: http://newsmom.com/aboutnewsmom/

[close] This is a place to share great stories to spark the passion for the young reader in our life. Offering story ideas for newborn through preschool age. As a former educator, I love seeing the joy not only for children but also for families with reading as part of their daily routine.

[close] Welcome to the Parenting Book Club where we talk books in theory, but mostly just laugh, vent, and swap stories over coffee. 📚 Read parenting books… or just chat and learn from other parents. ☕ Find a community to learn and laugh with. 🙌 Just moms/dads figuring it out together. We pick one parenting book per month (examples: Whole-Brain Child, Good Inside, Hunt Gather Parent…), but: Zero pressure to finish (or even start). Zero guilt if your kid had a meltdown during Chapter 1. 100% real talk. Join if you: Want to learn, laugh, and maybe find your next parenting hack! Want to rant about toddler tantrums and share science-backed hacks with each other. Leave with some tools/templates that can make your days a bit easier. Or just borrow a listening ear.