Resources for Parents and Elder Caregivers

NEW: GREEN PARENTING RESOURCES

MOMMY MIXER

Check the website for the next Mommy Mixer in Denver. 15% shopping discount. Frazzled moms, rejoice. Founded in 2003, MommyMixer® connects b.usy families in need of part-time babysitting with high-quality college students. At each hour-long Mixer, moms personally interview a number of candidates and leave with an A+ list of potential babysitters. Many candidates are not only used for babysitting, but also act as family-assistants: running errands, helping with organization, planning and producing birthday parties, etc. For information about Denver Mommy Mixer, email denver@mommymixer.com.

Best of all, it's a bargain. Costing just $100 for first-time families (free for sitters) and taking only an hour, our Mixers are a time efficient, cost effective alternative to part-time nanny placement services, answering classified ads or using online sitter database services. Whether you need help 20 hours a week or if you just need an occasional babysitter on hand for a quick break, MommyMixer can connect you to our exclusive network of great sitter candidates who want to help you and your family. Learn more>>

FAMILY CARE ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY

Happy Fathers

We have collected an extensive list of fact sheets, articles, books, and videos and dvds of interest to parents and elder caregivers. Topics include child care, parenting, educating children, elder care, family health care, and family matters in academia. All of our listings provide a brief summary of the content and a link that takes you to the resource directly.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Parents of school-age children know that child care demands may change, but they don't lessen once children begin attending school. Our resources for parents of school-age children can help. Read more>>

ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS

We provide two online discussion groups for members of the University Community. The DU Parents group provides a discussion forum for students, faculty, and staff who care for children. The DU Elder Caregivers group allows members of the DU community to share resources and discuss topics about caring for adult family members.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate help, call 911. For a list of resources for specific emergency situations, visit here>>

ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTACT

View our list of national and local organizations that provide support and advocacy for parents, families, children, and elder caregivers. Each listing describes the mission and purpose of the organization and provides contact information.