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Being a parent is hard work and although it can be so fulfilling, you may sometimes wonder if you’re on the right track.  You may have many questions about how to parent your child.

Below is a list of helpful internet sites to help you do the best job you can with parenting. 

General Parenting Information:

  • About Kids Health: Provides information about pregnancy, baby development and childhood. The material is contributed by pediatricians, psychologists, dieticians, lactation consultants, and nurse practitioners affiliated with the Hospital for Sick Children.
  • Caring for Kids: Designed by the Canadian Paediatric Society for parents, this website provides resources and information on a range of topics related to child health.
  • Healthy Canadians: Kids Health and Safety: Created by the Government of Canada, this site provides information about many childhood health and safety topics.
  • Canadian Institute of Child Health: A bilingual website that contains publications and resources for parents dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children.
  • Women’s Health Matters:  Provides the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle trends. The site, which is updated several times a week, is backed by women’s health experts at Women's College Hospital.
  • Parents for Health: Created by the Canadian Cancer Society, this website provides trusted information and resources to help parents make informed healthy choices for their children.
  • Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: Created by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, this website provides information on many common parenting topics. The information provided is evidence-based and provides insight from many experts in the field.
  • 18 month visit: This site provides information about what parents can expect at their child's enhanced 18 month visit with their health care provider.
  • Triple P Ontario: Whether you want a quick tip on how to handle a specific problem, or you want some ideas on how to promote your child's development, or you have more complex family issues, this site can provide information or direct you to a Triple P trained practitioner in your community.
  • Triple P: There is often a high level of stress involved in parenting with confusion and misinformation coming from every direction. Triple P cuts through that confusion and gives you clear and simple strategies to turn problems around and also to prevent problems from developing in the first place.

Parenting Twins and Triplets:

Postpartum Blues, Depression and Psychosis:

  • Life with a New Baby: Developed by Best Start Resource Centre, this website provides stories and resources regarding postpartum mood disorders.
  • Help For Mom: A London and Middlesex organization that promotes a caring community to educate, treat and support women and their families who are at risk for, or are coping with, a postpartum mood disorder.
  • PMD in Peel: This Regional of Peel based website provides education, skill development and useful resources for service providers and families.

Last reviewed: June 22, 2011