Stages of Development Resource Links
The following are links to websites containing information on child development and other valuable parenting information:
Ministry of Health Parent Publications: Baby’s Best Change, Toddler’s First Steps
www.bccf.bc.ca
BC Council for families; leadership through education, training, advocacy and research for the development of healthy families.
www.canadianparents.com
Canadian Parents website connects visitors with people and information to help improve parenting skills. Offers information on connecting with other parents and getting more involved in community.
www.cbc.ca/kidscbc
Something for everyone – games and activities full of fun and learning for kids and child development information for parents.
www.cccf-fcsge.ca
Canadian Child Care Federation committed to excellence in early learning and child care.
www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development. The mission is to improve our knowledge of the social and emotional development of young children.
www.elc-apec.ca
Early Learning Canada is a community workshop program designed for parents and adults who work with young children from birth to age 6 and their families. Its purpose is to facilitate lifelong learning.
www.familyservicecanada.org
Family Service Canada promotes families as the primary source of nurture and development of individuals, to promote quality services which strengthen families and communities and to advocate policies and legislation which advance family well-being in Canada.
www.healthyparenting.sk.ca
Healthy parenting Home Study Program believes parenting is a learned skill and parents need resources that support positive parenting skills. Healthy parenting Home Study Program is for parents who prefer to learn on their own. Growth and development, physical and emotional needs, and positive discipline strategies are some of the topics discussed.
www.inyourgrasp.bc.ca
BC’s on-line resource for families.
www.icbc.com
Car seat safety.
www.parentsupportbc.ca
Parent Support Services believes that informed, effective parenting builds strong communities by giving young people the safety, skills and environment to create positive lives for themselves and those around them.
www.parentingtoday.ca
Parenting advice.
www.todaysparent.com
Articles posted on-line, written from a Canadian perspective. Information on health, education, nutrition, and child development.
www.zerotothree.org
Parents are the real experts. You know your child better than anyone. You’re also your child’s first – and most important-teacher.
www.howkidsdevelop.com
How Kids Develop
www.familyeducation.com
Family Education
