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| (The following is not endorsed by the MOMS Club�) NEW TO THE LIST: Rhode Island Parent Information Network http://www.ripin.org/ The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) is a statewide, nonprofit agency that provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents seeking help for their children. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rhode Island's Parent's Paper http://rhodeisland.parenthood.com/ An online version of the paper you can pick up in the library with even more information. www.askdrsears.com (pediatrician Dr. Sears & wife Martha Sears, RN) After raising eight children and practicing pediatric medicine for more than 30 years, we have answered questions from thousands of parents. Millions more have sought our advice through our 30+ pediatric books, articles in parenting magazines, and our appearances on more than 100 television programs such as 20/20, Donahue, Good Morning America, Oprah, CBS This Morning, CNN, NBC's Today Show and Dateline. www.momsclub.org - Website for the International MOMS Club which all chapters are a part of. Check it out! www.visitrhodeisland.com - Includes a section of coupons for local museums and events called "More Smiles Per Gallon!" www.momsminivan.com - Road trip fun! Travel games and road trip tips for the family! Over 101 ideas for fun things to do in the car, travel games, printable car games and activities, and road trip tips, organized by age group, so there's something for everyone! http://www.4woman.gov/ - The National Women's Health Information Center website & toll-free call center were created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere. The database & Special Sections are great resources on heart disease, disabilities, & pregnancy. PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS SUPPORT: http://nationalshareoffice.com/ THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, Fighting Blood Cancers 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 1 Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: 401-943-8888 Fax: 401-943-1377 website: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org www.recallwarnings.com www.RhodeIsland.BabyZone.com - Rhode Island for Families, a local guide to pregnancy and parenting resources for local events, shopping, etc. Sign up for their weekly e-mail newsletter www.freemarketri.org - give items away, browse catalog of free stuff (for example - usable furnature, electronics, exercise equipment and more) make request of things you need all for free! www.babycenter.com - For product recalls and other very helpful information. Here is a fun website for things to do in RI for children. We have found it extremely helpful in deciding what activities to do: www.ri.net/schools/Central_Falls/ch/heazak/rilinks.html www.itsrainingbargains.com - It is different every day. Mom to Mom Program - Looking for volunteers and please call to learn more about this program that reaches out to new mothers. 401-274-1122 ex.2963 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Providence - meets weekly Tues. 4-5:30pm Breast Health Center 401-274-1122 ex.7284 MISCARRIAGE, INFANT DEATH & STILLBORN SUPPORT (M.I.S.) Providence - meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 7-8:30 Ronald McDonald House, 401-274-1122 ex. 4049 PREGNANCY AFTER LOSS SUPPORT (P.A.L.S.) Providence - meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 Health Ed., Dudley Street, 401-274-1122 ex.4049 POSTPARTUM ADJUSTMENT GROUP Providence - meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 7-9:00pm Health Ed., Dudley Street, 800-711-7011 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (T.O.P.S) Nominal fee charged. East Greenwich - meets every Thursday at 9:30am, 401-886-4422 |
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