Parent Hub

Find some resources for new, experienced or future parents, all in one place, from real Kellogg parents!

"Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil."


–Walt Disney

Books

Recommended by EW Kellogg supermoms!

Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

by Pamela Druckerman

The secret behind France's astonishingly well-behaved children.

Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know

by Emily Oster

"Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way." —Amy Schumer

Crib Sheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster

Economics is the science of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years.

Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early MotherhoodÔÇòand Trusting Yourself and Your Body

by Erica Chidi

A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion, Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach.

The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be

by Armin Brott and Jennifer Ash

Best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners.

This reassuring month-by-month overview gives dads the facts and advice they need to understand baby's development, support their partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood.

Classes and Online Resources

Recommended by EW Kellogg supermoms!

Moms On Call

"Babies don't come with an instruction manual" but this knowledge center sure is a substitute! Moms on Call's mission is to equip parents with trusted resources and practical guidance to navigate their child's first four years with confidence, clarity, and better sleep.

Taking Cara Babies

Online sleep classes and resources for newborns through age four. They help babies sleep better so families can thrive.

Tinyhood

Founded to help parents, Tinyhood offers access to certified parenting experts through high-quality classes in breastfeeding, infant CPR, sleep, behavior, and so much more.

BabyCenter

Free online childbirth classes. Learn the signs and stages of labor, explore ways to manage your pain, discover the keys to a positive birth, and much more.

MyPlate

Online Prenatal nutrition information, supported by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans.

PurpleCrying

The PURPLE program is designed to help parents of new babies understand a developmental stage that is not widely known. It provides education on the normal crying curve and the dangers of shaking a baby.

Northwestern Medicine Classes and Events

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of classes, events and support groups throughout the year - both in person and online - to help expecting families navigate parenthood from birth to... relationship with your pet!


Explore the offerings

Kellymom.com

This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting.

Womenshealth.gov - Pregnancy

Get answers to all of your pregnancy questions and learn what you can do before, during, and after pregnancy to give your baby a heathy start to life.

HealthyChildren.org

Parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Online free prenatal information including pregnancy, and COVID-19 information and vaccine information for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Breastfeeding Support

Explore the Breastfeeding Relationship with classes, support groups and more:

Baby Café

Baby Café USA is a non-profit organization coordinating a network of licensed U.S. Baby Cafés. Their mission is tTo improve community health by establishing free drop-in sites offering professional-level breastfeeding support and peer social connection.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public's health.

Need to buy a breast pump?

Make sure to check with your insurance! Most plans cover the cost of high-quality machines.

1 Natural Way

1 Natural Way works with numerous insurance providers throughout the US, and they are constantly adding new plans. Working with national providers like Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and TRICARE, as well as many state and regional plans, they are committed to helping moms understand all of their maternity-related benefits.

Byram Healthcare

Byram Healthcare has been providing quality medical supplies, services, and support since 1968. They specialize in helping pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers get the best free breast pumps through insurance on the market. They also offer a wide selection of breastfeeding supplies and maternity accessories.

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."

- Nelson Mandela

Apps

Recommended by EW Kellogg supermoms!

Feed Baby

The Feed Baby app gives you an organized place to track it all, from breast feedings to formula feedings to pumping schedules, and more.

What To Expect

What to Expect apps guide you through every phase of your parenting journey, from preconception to pregnancy to the first years of your child's life.

Sprout

Sprout has you covered from fetus to baby's first steps, with an easy-to-use interface and awesome capabilities like multiple child profiles, doctor visit planners and daily tips with their pregnancy and baby trackers.

Childcare Resources

Recommended by EW Kellogg supermoms!

Care.com

Care.com is an online marketplace for childcare, senior care, special needs care, tutoring, pet care, and housekeeping through membership in a two-sided marketplace.

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Northwestern Sitter and Tutor Network

Student-provided sitting and tutoring services for the Northwestern community.

Create a Job Listing to view and connect with sitters and tutors from the Northwestern community.

NU Employee Discounts

Northwestern employees receive benefits, such as discounts or dedicated spaces, at several daycare centers, preschools and elementary schools in the Chicago and Evanston area. A few of these apply also to students

This changes frequently, so you must confirm eligibility as a Kellogg student

Make sure to call in advance to confirm a discount and/or dedicated enrollment.

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"Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."

— John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States