Babble Best Picks:
Facebook Fan Pages for Parents
The overwhelming amount of information online often makes it difficult to find the right answer to simple searches, like "getting baby to sleep." (Don't we all wish we knew the answer to that?) But instead of sifting through thousands of Google search results, head to a Facebook fan page. Companies large and small - from Pull-Ups to personal blogs - create fan pages to present relevant, mentally digestible tidbits of information.
We've rounded up the 50 best Facebook fan pages that will ease the load of parenting in almost every way. Among these pages, you'll come across freebies to save money, tips on creating an eco-friendly home, and ways to make your kids listen without nagging them. You're bound to "like" at least one of these - or even all 50!
And of course, don't forget to "like" Babble on Facebook while you're at it! --Jeana Lee Tahnk
BEST SERVICES FOR PARENTS | Trekaroo
Why you'll "like" it: For families who like to travel, Trekaroo provides community-generated destination ideas, tips for keeping kids entertained and recommendations on kid-friendly hotels. And in addition to reading up on killer travel advice, you can enter contests to win free trips to places like Hershey Park and Sea World!
What parents talk about: Had an awful experience at a hotel near Disney World? Loved the kiddie camp at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico? Trekaroo includes first-hand experiences, both good and bad, from brave parents who tote their tots around the world.
BEST KID HEALTH/SAFETY/NUTRITION | Kids with Food Allergies
Why you’ll “like” it: Only fellow parents of children with food allergies can relate to the challenges they face on a daily basis, like being unable to eat most products sold at a school bake sale or cooking a breakfast that is dairy/egg/wheat/soy-free. This fan page is part of the national nonprofit charity of the same name, which is dedicated to educating and supporting parents of kids with food allergies.
What parents talk about: The difficulties of having a child with food allergies, ways to make his/her life easier (label foods in your home “safe” or “not safe” to reduce confusion), and allergy-free recipes to make for kids (pie crusts, sugar cookies, gluten-free cakes, plus more).
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