Parenting Resources


Feature Writer: Michelle Carchrae
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Ever wished your child came with an instruction manual? Every child and every parent is unique, but we've got parenting resources to help you be a great parent, whether you're a mom or dad, married, single or co-habiting, stay-at-home parent or working outside your home. Here you will find information to help you develop your communication skills and confidence as a parent, including reviews of parenting books, how to find great childcare or set up a free childcare cooperative, balancing work and parenting and how to learn positive parenting skills.

Of course, one of the biggest and best resources for parents is a supportive community of other parents, so stop in and add your voice to our discussions and check out our articles and blogs.

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Michelle Carchrae

How to Throw an Earth-Friendly Birthday Party

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Want to celebrate a child's birthday without mountains of wrapping paper, paper plates and unwanted gifts at the end of the day? Throw a green party instead! more...

Parenting Blogs Offer Support, Humor and Ideas

In: Parenting Support Groups

There is a wide world of parents out there in the blogosphere, and they are writing to entertain and educate readers, and to express the joys and challenges of parenting. more...

How Parents Can Prepare for Swine Flu

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Prepare for a swine flu infection in the household by making hand washing a habit, checking supplies, reviewing sick leave and learning about severe swine flu symptoms. more...

Disciplining a Child Who Bites

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Biting is scary and stressful, but parents can help children stop biting by teaching them how to manage emotions and preventing situations that trigger the urge to bite. more...

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Cheap, quick and easy last minute Halloween costumes for kids can be found at the back of the closet, in a kid's gym bag, at the neighbour's house and on the sale rack. more...

How Parents Can Help Protect Against Swine Flu

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Protect your family from swine flu with different vaccine options, good hand washing habits, a strong immune system and learning about Tamiflu safety for children. more...

ReConnect Restarts Women's Professional Careers

In: Working Mothers

Return to work in a leadership role with confidence by attending ReConnect, a course for professional women who want to relaunch careers after time away. more...

Frugal, Time-Saving Tips for Healthy Eating

In: Parenting Resources (general)

Organic foods help reduce children's exposure to harmful pesticides, and Eat Healthy helps parents increase the amount of healthy, organic foods their children eat. more...

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