Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
A Quebec based centre focused on improving knowledge of early childhood development.
Kid Care Canada Society
Provides parents with quick and easy to understand videos and information about the science of early childhood development.
The Talk Box
Ideas and activities for parents to use to create a language rich environment for their child. Resources specifically focused to pre-school children (birth-5yrs) that are designed by speech pathologists.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Provides information on various mental health disorders that affect infants and young children. Also offers information on how to care for children from infancy to adolescence. The “Multimedia and Tools” section provides videos and podcasts for parents.
Moody Cow Meditates
Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike he loses his temper and gets in trouble. And to make matters worse all the other cows are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peter's day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise.
Infant Mental Health Promotion
This site has activities and tips for parents to promote optimal development and mental health for their infants and children, including their "Comfort, Play, and Teach" Program.
Enemy Pie
It was the perfect summer until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies -- Enemy Pie. But one of the secret ingredients is spending an entire day with the enemy! Grades 2-4 and older readers.
ZERO TO THREE
ZERO TO THREE is an American organization that promotes the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. The site includes resources for parents to support their children's development.
Feelings First
Feelings First is a campaign to introduce important concepts around Social and Emotional Development in the early years, to parents and caregivers across British Columbia.
BC Pediatric Society
This site features information, tips and resources on child mental health for parents.
Celebrating the Circle of Life: Coming back to Balance and Harmony
A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families. It was created to help soon-to-be and new mothers who are worried about their mood and /or experiencing depression.
Connecting with Babies About Mental Illness
Whether it’s you or your partner who’s well, unwell or becoming well, how you communicate with your baby is really important. Even tiny babies can pick up on and react to situations you might not notice.