These resources offer information on young children. When evaluating parenting resources ask: Who is the author? Is the information current? Is it from a reputable source? Is it based on a respectful approach to parenting? Is it research based? Does it fit with your values, beliefs and knowledge of your children?
Alberta’s Virtual Parent Link Centre: www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/default.htm
Provides information and support for parents and caregivers on assisting children’s learning, development and health.
BC Council for Families: http://www.bccf.ca/
Provides downloadable resource material on various parenting topics.
Be a Great Parent (Niagara Region in Ontario): www.beagreatparent.ca
Answers parent questions about effective communication, guidance and relationships with their child or teen.
Canada Adopts: www.canadaadopts.com
An online adoption meeting place for adoptive and birth families based in Canada, with information, resources, discussion forums, reading list and links to blogs about all aspects of adoption and parenting..
Canada ’s Waiting Kids: www.canadaswaitingkids.ca/
A resource for prospective adoptive parents who are going through the adoption process with an agency in their area.
Canadian Living: http://www.canadianliving.com/family/parenting
Canadian Parents: http://www.canadianparents.com
Canadian Safe School Network: www.canadiansafeschools.com
A national network aimed at reducing youth violence to make our schools and communities safer. The website provides specific information to parents, students and teachers on ways to achieve this goal.
CANGRANDS National Kinship Support: http://www.cangrands.com/
A national internet support group for kinship families raising "other people's children".
Centre for Family Literacy ( Alberta) www.famlit.ca
It offers programs, trainings and research to help Alberta families achieve improved education, jobs and health.
Daddy123: www.daddy123.com
A website for Dads to connect about parenting.
e-Parenting Network: www.eparentingnetwork.ca
Family Education (USA): www.familyeducation.com
Online consumer network of the world’s best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives.
Family Service Canada: www.familyservicecanada.org
Further Education Society of Alberta: www.nald.ca
Offers programs to improve literacy and parenting skills
Great Dad Tips: www.greatdad.com
GreatDad provides pregnancy tips and advice for expectant Dads. The website also provides parenting information for new Dads, single Dads, and Stay-at-Home Dads.
La Leche League Canada (LLLC): www.lllc.ca
Provides information about breastfeeding and locating a breastfeeding support LLLC group in your area.
Media Awareness Network: www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/index.cfm
Advocates for the development of young people’s critical thinking skills
Multiple Births of Canada: www.multiplebirthscanada.org
New Parent Resource Guide: www.parentguide.ca
Our Family Wizard: www.ourfamilywizard.com
Provides parenting resources during separation and divorce.
Parenting Expert: www.parentingexpert.org
An all-in-one site that has short easy to follow video, recommended resources and expert comment on all areas of parenting.
Parenting Home Study Program: http://www.healthyparenting.sk.ca/about.php
This online parenting course, developed by Saskatchewan Health and last updated 2003, is for expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of children from infancy to age five, covering growth and development, physical and emotional needs, and positive discipline strategies. Program is available at no cost.
Positive Parenting Ally: www.postive-parenting-ally.com
A website that provides parenting articles on attachment parenting and attachment theory, positive parenting and unconditional parenting.
Parenting Resources from Invest in Kids – http://fnih.investinkids.ca
Postpartum Support International(USA): http://www.postpartum.net/
Provides information and support to those experiencing prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder.
Safe Start - BC Children's Hospital: www.bcchildrens.ca/safestart
Thomas Gordon – Parent Effectiveness Training: http://www.gordontraining.com/free-resources/free-parent-resources/
Resources for parents, schools, and the workplace.
Today's Parent: http://www.todaysparent.com/
Zero to Three Website : http://www.zerotothree.org
