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There are several newsletters for families that are available via the Internet. Below are the descriptions from their websites and their links:

FREE:

Parent Central - Child Care Resource & Referral Parent Central
A free source for information and resources about issues affecting children and families.

The Daily Parent www.ChildCareAware.org
The Daily Parent newsletter offers the latest information on child development issues, tips for finding quality child care, and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as child care professionals.

FREE SAMPLE – SUBSCRIPTION:
Parenting Exchangewww.ChildCareExchange.com
Parenting Exchange is an electronically published parenting column that focuses on the daily life of families. Written by respected columnist Karen Stephens, each Parenting Exchange addresses a specific contemporary parenting challenge - from self-esteem to sleep habits, from dental health to language development. Stephens has worked with parents as a director and teacher for over 25 years. Her columns are clear, concise, conversational, and practical — her topics responsive to parents' needs.

 

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