Parenting Resources

I have compiled these resources from area businesses and services I believe in.  I also will add support organizations and groups for some of the issues I write about.

Check back often because I plan to add to this list!

Activities for Kids

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym – http://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/ We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is a special place!  It is a place where ALL kids regardless of their individual strengths or weaknesses can play and have a good time.  They have lots of equipment to jump on slide on bounce on.  They have open play times and even break time where you can drop your kids off and take a break!  They currently have 7 locations in the San Fernando Valley and more coming.

Baby and Toddler Classes

Outside the Box – http://www.otbee.com/ Outside the Box is an educational and developmental program.  They focus on brain development for infants, toddlers, and young children.  I personally attend classes at OTB and highly recommend.

Cloth Diapers

Green Diaper Store – http://www.greendiaperstore.com/ Green Diaper Store has a local showroom by appointment.  It is just like a regular store but allows the family behind it to put their kids first.  (This is my store!)

Disability Awareness Products

Down to Earth – http://www.downtoearthdolls.com/index.html Down to Earth has adorable disability awareness and advocacy product.  I love the dolls and the jewelry!

Down syndrome Support

Pregnant? Down syndrome diagnosis? Check out this helpful website: http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/

Parent of a person with Down syndrome in California, check out CAPODs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CAPODS/

Reece’s Rainbow is an organization that helps those wanting to adopt children with Ds: http://reecesrainbow.org/

Natural Parenting Products

Little For Now – http://www.littlefornow.com/ Little For Now has all the products you need to parent your child naturally and eco-friendly.  Their product line includes toys, cloth diapers, breastfeeding, baby wearing and more!  This is also my store and is by appointment.

New Parent Services

Embracing Babies – http://embracingbabies.com/site/ Embracing Babies is a one stop shop for any services from pregnancy, birth and new babies.  They have doulas, nanny placement, spa and pampering, body wellness and more.