Parent Resource Library  

 

 

 

Our informal Parent Resource Library offers books, videos and reference material on loan free of charge. Articles and tip sheets on a range of topics related to parenting are also available. Parent/Child Resource Kits (bags of reusable resources allowing adults to explore specific topics with children) can be borrowed for a nominal fee. Library resources can be borrowed for two week periods.

 

Library Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 7:00pm (fall through spring)              

 

Parent Resources also include:

Topical Parent Workshops

  • These provide information on a range of topics related to the growth and development of young children and families.

Parenting Programs

  • Ex: Right from the Start, COPEing with Toddler Behaviour, Parenting your 3 – 6 Year Old

Single Parents’ Networking Group

  • Join us on the 3rd Wednesday evening of the month for a light meal followed by time for parents to discuss topics of interest, network and build upon their knowledge and skills.
    (No summer sessions)

Special Events (held seasonally as scheduled)

  • Nutrition Fair – providing visitors with the opportunity to browse displays and gather resources about healthy eating
  • Parenting Together Seminar – those parenting with a partner explore ways to support each other in the parenting role. Light refreshments included.

Developmental Screening Clinics (DEIPP)

  • Designed for families with children newborn to 5 years (not yet in school), DEIPP offers a 15 minute consultation with professionals from: Speech, Hearing, Behaviour, Preschool and Infant Development. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Informal consultations

  • These are available with Parent Educators, a Public Health Nurse and/or a Speech & Language Pathologist.

Infant Food Bank

  • Since 2007, Milton Community Resource Centre has partnered with Salvation Army, Milton Branch, to house and distribute infant supplies – diapers, formula and baby food.  We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of individuals and community groups in the Milton Community whose donations and support enable us to assist families in need.     

 

Click here to view our brochure for more information, including dates and any applicable fees.

 

For further information, please contact:

Sue Brathwaite

Parent Resource Coordinator

(905) 876-1244 ext. 222

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Links

2012 Halton Parenting Directory

Milton Champion (Sue's article)

MCRC Facebook Page (“MCRC – Milton Community Resource Centre”)

Milton Hub

Multicultural Council

FRP Canada

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