Can you help r/Parenting??

Hey folks!A little while ago the mods talked about creating a resource for r/Parenting. It would serve two purposes. First, for our parents - when you're really struggling and don't know where to turn a couple of good options to call, email, etc. Our community has rallied in the past for folks in need looking for local resources. Second - for the not-parents that show up and really do need some kind of help but their post technically breaks the sub rules.If you've peeked around the sub you already know we offer a reading list and YouTube channel suggestions. The "Parenting Resource" would expand this idea a little bit. A good example was when someone posted that they were thinking of ending their life and people in comments provided links and resources to the OP. As a mod, I was able to grab the most helpful bits and sticky them for the OP's use.While sourcing every post like this certainly helps, I'd like to be able to provide this information in a single click as our sub approaches one million subscribers.We've had a huge spike in subscribers in the last month or so - which means more people than ever are visiting the sub and that means more people with parenting issues that sometimes need more help than an upvote. And because it's the internet we never know when that help is genuinely needed or just a prank. A tangible resource would help the people that really need help and prevent others from wasting their time with a potential troll, too. And once the resource is in place - those posts that don't really belong here but obviously are looking for some help can use the resource.So - what are we looking for from you? Links!General child care.Care specific to an age or stage (age: newborn, tween, college students - stage: teething, puberty, learning to drive).Child/family welfare - something general like this or maybe something specific to your local area, state, or even religion.Mental health resources (PPD, grief counseling).Special needs or early intervention.It's certainly not a comprehensive list. For example, as a former military spouse, I have a ton of resources for military families. Links to videos that help kids cope with deployment, official government websites, charities, etc. We've also had discussions about bone marrow and organ donation - every country has its own database. Also, subs relevant to a specific issue (I use the resources from the r/SuicideWatch sub all the time, it's been an amazing community resource) that better fit someone's needs.And this is important - I WANT OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY to share as well!What kinds of links?YouTubeOfficial websitesUnofficial, but "trusted" sites (like Kellymom)Government websitesOther types of websites I haven't listed, but have sound, helpful information that can be verifiedBut NOT: Amazon/retail linksI'm not sure how long to keep this up. We can play it by ear and see how it goes. Cheers! via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2I6QIAb