PARENTING RESOURCES

The Family Resource Counseling Center prides itself on being a resource in the West Los Angeles, adjacent to Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Services are available for infants, children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. There are also a variety of educational and support groups offered, including infant massage, parenting of children & adolescents, postpartum support, drug and alcohol recovery for teens, body image and eating disorders. Each group provides guidance, nurturance, and important parenting skills. All of the psychotherapy services, whether group, family, or individual, are geared to meet the needs of you and your family. Other services include testing and assessments. An onsite psychiatrist is available by appointment. Please look at our entire web site for more information about our comprehensive list of psychotherapeutic services. We have provided resources below to assist you in gathering information and on-line support.

Parenting infants, children, or adolescents is a key adult role. Parents must often learn as they go, following their instincts. They must keep an open mind because with each child, parenting may require a different approach. Many people--grandparents, pediatricians, friends, etc--tend to offer advice and it is rarely the same. Parents are left questioning whether they are making the best decisions. There are also times when individual parents may differ in style, causing some marital or relational stress. Additionally, all parents report feeling isolated at times or just overwhelmed with maintaining their own life while maintaining the schedule of the family. There is often the lack of a support system, someone who understands what they are going through. This is where therapeutic services are appropriate--joining a parenting class, support group, family counseling, couples counseling, or perhaps therapy for a parent and child.

Many clients referred to us are interested in related services in our community that are provided competently and professionally. We offer the following information as a convenience to you. Family Resource Counseling Center does not endorse nor is liable for any of the services rendered by the referred organizations. Hope you find it helpful...

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Babies Today
http://babiestoday.com/ or http://americanbaby.com/

Car Seat Loan
Car seat loan information: 310-673-2666 or 800-745-SAFE

Dads Today
http://dadstoday.com/

Down Syndrome Association of L.A.
Free information: 800-464-8995 or for more information on Down Syndrome see:
www.nads.org

Good Beginnings: For parents of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(310) 423-6389 http://www.goodbeginnings-csmc.org
http://la.babyzone.com/

International Moms Club
Local chapters hold support groups for at-home mothers, and online support is available http://www.iparenting.com/

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
800-223-1138 http://www.jdrf.org

Los Angeles Baby Zone
Los Angeles Service for new parents

Raising a toddler today
http://toddlerstoday.com/

SIDS Foundation of Southern California
24-hour support to anyone affected by a loss related to SIDS (800) 974-3752

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Free information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): 800-221-SIDS www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sids.html

Tri-Pos Grapevine
For parents of deaf hospitals or hard of hearing babies/children: 800-2TRI-POD

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Information for safety standards on cribs, toys, etc.  800-638-CPSC

www.parenthood.com

www.parenting.com

www.parenting.org