The Stoneham Public Library maintains a Caregiver Collection geared towards caregivers of children. Located in the Junior Library, the Caregiver Collection has titles covering Infancy, Early Childhood, Neurodiversity, Health, Life Changes, and Caregiver Support.
For more resources, head to our Community Resources page.
Helpful Websites
ADDA
The site of the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association, includes a bookstore, information on attention deficit disorders, and current legal issues relating to ADHD.
Academy of Pediatrics
This award winning website provides a wide range of helpful information for parents.
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology provides this site as a place where parents can get up-to-date material on issues relating to their child’s mental health.
Alateen
A part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not. By attending Alateen, teenagers meet other teenagers with similar situations. Alateen is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.
CHADD
The site for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, consists of news and fact sheets on attention deficit disorders.
Community United Inc
Woburn Creative Start offers economically integrated programs in the communities we serve, so that all children in our programs, regardless of economic status, benefit from all of our services.
Family Education Network
Family Education Network focuses on helping children succeed in school.
Kidshealth
A safe place for kids to find out more about their bodies and feelings. Parents can find accurate information on issues ranging from nutrition to immunization.
Narateen
Narateen groups, which are part of the Nar-Anon fellowship, are formed to provide support to teenage family members and friends of addicts. A Narateen group is a safe environment where teenagers can share and work on their recovery
NetSmartz
Learn about the dangers of the Internet and what you can do to protect your child.
The North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network
The North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network is a community-based family support and education program.
The Parent Stress Line
Offers a safe place for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges of raising children and receive kindness, understanding, and the non-judgmental support needed to help prevent a situation from escalating into a crisis. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free,confidential, and anonymous. CALL 1-800-632-8188
Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl
This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
Teen Health & Wellness
A database provides middle and high school students with up-to-date nonjudgmental, curricular, and self-help support.
