Parent Resources

Registered Parenting Programs

Book Club - How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King  

Details: Childminding is provided for these sessions, all children must be registered separately to attend the children’s program.
Date:
February 3 - March 17 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 9:30pm-11:00am
Ages:
Parents
Cost: No Cost
Location: EarlyON - 410 Bronte Street South

Join EarlyON as we read and discuss How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King. Organized by common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential manual of communication strategies for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. 

Each participant will be provided with a free copy of How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen.

Infant Sleep

Close Up Of Mother Cuddling Sleeping Baby Daughter At Home

Details: Childminding is provided for these sessions, all children must be registered separately to attend the children’s program.
Date:
Wednesday, January 28th
Time: 9:30pm-11:00am
Ages:
Parents
Cost: No Cost
Location: EarlyON - 410 Bronte Street South

Sleep is always a big question for new families! Join our educators and Sleep Consultant Natalie Barker as we discuss the science behind sleep, understand sleep needs, safety, sleep strategies, and support for families going through the trials of Infant Sleep! 


Resources

father with little daughter walking to school

Preparing for Kindergarten

An online collection of info, tips and resources to help you prepare your child for the transition to school.  Click the image above to access the full 6 weeks series.

To request a kit please email navigators@mcrc.on.ca with the topic(s) you are interested in.


Parent Resource Library

Our informal Parent Resource Library offers books, videos and reference material on loan free of charge.  Articles and tip sheets related to parenting are also available. 

Library resources can be borrowed for two week periods. 

Parent Educators and Navigators are available to assist with the selection of resource material, answer parenting questions and direct clients to appropriate services. 

Library Hours

The library is currently available during program hours only.

Locations

  • Parent Library @ Viola Desmond Public School (located in the EarlyOn Child and Family Centre)

For assistance please contact: 

MCRC Navigators - 410 Bronte Street South
905-876-1244 ext 238
navigators@mcrc.on.ca

Parenting Supports

Public Health Nurse Visits 

Once a month (fall through spring) a Public Health Nurse with the Child Health Program, Region of Halton, will be on-site to share information and resources through formal and informal consultations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to your child’s health. 

For further information call (905) 876-1244 ext.210

Links

Child Care Directory and Information Line 

MCRC Facebook Page 

Our Kids Network

Halton Multicultural Council

Families Canada

Lighthouse - Peer Support for Grieving Children, Youth and their Families

Halton Region

Halton Parents

Caring For Kids (Information for parents from Canada's pediatricians)

Halton Women's Place 

The Centre For Skills Development 

HIPPY Halton