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TIPS FOR PARENTS

  Be warm, loving, and responsive

  Respond to the child’s cues and clues

 ♥ Talk, read, and sing to your child

  Establish routines and rituals

  Encourage safe exploration and play

Make TV watching selective

 ♥ Use discipline as an opportunity to teach

  Recognize that each child is unique

 ♥ Choose quality child care and stay involved

  Take care of yourself

 


Parenting Information for New Parents
 


Iredell County Parenting Links

Adoption and Foster Care
Iredell County Department of Social Services

Barium Springs Home for Children
Network for Parents
 

Adult Education
Mitchell Community College
North Carolina Cooperative Extension

 

Car Seats
Mooresville Fire Department - Station 1
 

Child Care Resources
I-CARE (Iredell County Action Research and Evaluation, Inc.) Head Start
Iredell County Department of Social Services
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
- Child Care Solutions

 

Education
Iredell-Statesville School District
Mitchell Community College
Mooresville Graded School District

 

Emergency Assistance
Fifth Street Shelter Ministries
I-CARE
Iredell County Department of Social Services
The Salvation Army
Yokefellow Ministry of Greater Statesville



Employment Training

Employment Security Commission
 I-CARE
Iredell County Department of Social Services

 

Children with Special Abilities
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare

Children's Developmental Service Agency
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
Iredell-Statesville School District Exceptional Children's Program
Mooresville Graded School District Exceptional Children's Pre-School  Services



Health Insurance and Medical Assistance

Iredell County Department of Social Services
North Carolina HealthChoice

 

Health, Well Being and Safety
American Red Cross
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
The Counseling Center of Iredell - Mooresville
The Counseling Center of Iredell - Statesville
Davis Regional Medical Center
Family Violence Prevention Services
Fifth Street Shelter Ministries Open Door Clinic
Iredell County Department of Social Services
Iredell County Health Department
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
Iredell Memorial Hospital

Parenting Classes


Housing

Fifth Street Ministries
Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County
Statesville Housing Authority


Information Services

Information and Referral of Iredell County
Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce
Statesville Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Iredell County
United Way of Central Carolinas



Parenting Resources

Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center of Iredell County (SCAN)
Piedmont Mediation
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children

Iredell Memorial Hospital

 

Pregnancy Resources
Iredell County Department of Social Services
Iredell County Health Department
Iredell Memorial Hospital
March of Dimes
Pregnancy Resource Center
New Life Pregnancy Center

The Birth Place, Iredell Memorial Hospital
 

Youth Programs and Services
Arts and Science Center
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Boy Scouts of America
Children's Museum of Iredell County
Iredell County Public Library
Mooresville Public Library

Mooresville Recreation Department

North Carolina Action for Children
Statesville Recreation and Parks Department
The Salvation Army
Teen Health
YMCA of Iredell County
Iredell Museums - Children's Museum and Play Space
Boys and Girls Club



More links to helpful information:

            BornLearning.org
           
Raising Readers
            Brain Wonders - Learn how your baby's brain works from birth to 3 years of age
            Children and Domestic Violence
            Collaborative for Parents
            Family Support Network of North Carolina
            North Carolina Partnership for Children (SMART START)
       
    Kids On Kamera

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

Safe Kids Worldwide

ZERO TO THREE: For Parents

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

Healthy Childcare

 

Toll-Free Numbers of Assistance:

Careline Information and Referral:  1-800-622-7030

Carolina Poison Center:  1-800-848-6946

North Carolina Family Health Resource Line:  1-800-367-2229

The National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-7233

Family Support Network:  1-800-852-0042

The Alcohol and Drug Council of North Carolina:  1-800-688-4232