From finding childcare to talking with your baby, these tools will help you be the best parent you can be.
Diapers. Daycare. Trying to get a newborn baby on something close to a normal sleeping schedule. Becoming a parent brings on a whole host of challenges that you’ll never encounter until you have kids. For new moms and dads especially, caring for a child can be daunting, and it’s easy to feel unprepared.
Take a deep breath! Raising a kid is a journey, and you’ll get the hang of it as you go. Plus, there are all kinds of online resources designed to help parents with the ins and outs of parenting—including quite a few that have received Webby honors. We rounded up our top Webby-approved picks for parents below. You’ve got this.
Cleo, a 2020 Webby Nominee, partners with companies to offer their employees personalized family planning and parenting support. Download the app to get access to expert guidance on everything from mental health to preschool admissions. Better yet, you’ll be paired with a Cleo Guide for dedicated professional help as you navigate the joys and challenges of raising kids.
Part of the UK-based Dope Black organization, the Webby-winning Dope Black Dads podcast explores parenting and fatherhood through the lens of the Black experience. Hosted by Dope Black founder Marvyn Harrison, the show covers a wide range of topics, including co-parenting, work-life balance, education, and more, and it features special guests from all kinds of backgrounds.
You might think that playing peekaboo with a baby is just a silly game, but talking and interacting with babies is essential for their mental development. This research-backed, Webby-nominated interactive course will help you master the art of baby talk and understand why it’s so important: Although it might sound funny, it helps your child learn new words and sharpens their cognitive abilities, too.
Finding high-quality, affordable childcare is a perennial headache for parents. Winnie makes the process easier. Founded by two working moms, it’s an online marketplace for childcare services. Sign up to browse local daycares and preschools near you—each business creates a detailed profile with photos and tuition info so you can quickly find one that’s a fit for your schedule, budget, and child.
One of the best resources for new parents? Other moms and dads. That’s what makes this Webby-nominated weekly podcast so helpful: Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with authors, educators, and listeners to get real-world stories and advice for parents. Recent topics include everything from managing screen time to helping your kids process emotions and more.
