The Ministry of Children and Youth Services has information on their website on locating licensed child care, click on the link to licensed child care. The website includes the following topics: Child care choices, how to find the right child care, introducing your child to child care, paying for child care, licensed child care choices (home child care, child care centres). The information is presented in a clear and easy to read format and there is information on licensed and unlicensed child care.

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics... »

What child care programs are available in Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls?

http://www.county.lanark.on.ca/Page377.aspx »

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening child care, family life, child development and community links in Lanark County.

http://www.crowoeyc.com »

A complete listing of child care available in Lanark County

Child Care Listing »

This guide captures key information about certain lifestyle choices you can make to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. It contains a handy ten-month pregnancy calendar that you can personalize to help you keep track of what week of pregnancy you are in. Each month includes interesting facts, useful information, and tips on a variety of pregnancy-related topics.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/guide-eng.php »

Articles on a wide range of topics including family planning, contraception, midwifery, fertility-infertility, adoption,
pregnancy and postpartum.

http://www.theparentreport.com/links/Having_a_Baby/ »

The Best Start Resource Centre has a well-received resource that addresses the transition to parenthood. This website (brochures and workbook) is a resource that provides answers to commonly asked questions, checklists, activities to do, and list of places to go and people to talk o for more information for those considering having children.

http://www.healthbeforepregnancy.ca »

Before you get pregnant, you may want to prepare for the emotional and lifestyle changes you will face as a new mother and father.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173.asp »

What you need to know about preconception to preschool and everything in between. Also contains fun stuff, quizzes, recipes and more.

http://www.babyzone.com/mom_dad/budget_saving »

Frequently Asked Questions about breastfeeding and links to other information.

http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/pregnancybabies/Breastfeeding.htm »

Advice on becoming fiscally fit with a family!

http://www.babyzone.com/mom_dad/budget_saving »

A wealth of links and information about everything during conception, pregnancy and parenthood.

http://www.canadianparents.com »

Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting

http://www.alfiekohn.org/index.php »

This site offers nutrition information, tips, recipe ideas and fun interactive tools to make healthy food choices the whole family will enjoy.

http://www.dietitians.ca »

This site includes tips on disciplining your child, divided into different age and developmental categories.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/... »

This Encyclopedia, published on the Internet, is available free of charge. It covers 38 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five, and presents the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.

http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/en-ca/home.html »

This site offers an innovative developmental screening tool for infants and children up to six years of age. This easy to use tool examines thirteen key developmental stages: 1 & 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years and 6 years. The Screen explores a child's skills in the following areas: vision, hearing, speech, language, communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social/emotional and self-help. .

http:www.ndds.ca/canada. »

Today's Parent: http://www.todaysparent.com »
Parents Canada: http://www.parentscanada.com »
Canadian Living: http://www.canadianliving.com/... »

Provides information, support and tips on parenting multiples.

http://www.nomotc.org »

This web page is intended to assist parents and caregivers seeking information about services funded and/or provided by the Ontario government for children with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, medical problems or those who need specialized services to participate in daily living activities.

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/special... »

Ottawa Region: A program that supports and counsels parents who have experienced loss of a baby/child.

http://www.bereavedfamilies.net »

This group is offered by The Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service for children who have experienced the death of a significant person. The group is facilitated by a qualified art therapist assisted by trained and experienced hospice volunteers.

Expressive Arts Group.pdf »

Provides adult friendship to boys and girls, primarily from single parent homes. Open to children and youth aged 6 to 16 years.

http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca »

A protection agency whose mandate is for staff to provide case-by-case intervention for children who have been identified as in need of protections (subject to the conditions of the Child and Family Services Act of Ontario). Serves residents of Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls and there are no fees for the services.

http://www.lanarkcas.ca »

Provides support services to intellectually disabled persons, including advocacy, education and accomodation programs so that all persons, live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.

http://www.clalanark.ca »

Operate several community programs: Birth Companion, Good Food for a Healthy Baby, Home Visiting and Parent & Children's Groups, Dad's Drop-In Support Group.

http://www.connectionsprogram.ca »

Lanark County Mental Health is a community based mental health Agency serving Lanark County adults and transitional aged youth who experience moderate or severe mental illness.

http://www.lanarkmentalhealth.com/ »

Lanark Community Programs is an agency whose purpose is to provide support services to children and families, especially those made more vulnerable by developmental, physical or economic limitations. They now offer six core programs: Infant and Child Development, Early Integration, Language Development, Behaviour Development, Therapeutic Riding and Family Relief.

http://www.lcp-home.com/ »

Language Express provides services for preschool children with speech, language, and communication difficulties. These services are available to children from birth until the beginning of their Senior Kindergarten year, and are provided at no cost to families.

http://www.language-express.ca »

Open Doors will work in partnership with children, youth, their families and communities to provide a spectrum of high quality mental health services and to promote an environment that supports the mental health of children.

http://www.opendoors.on.ca/ »

Administers social assistance through 'Ontario Works' services, including income support, employment support, community placement and employment placement.

http://www.county.lanark.on.ca/Page376.aspx »

Almonte Public Library: www.mississippimills.ca/library/ »
Carleton Place Public Library: www.carletonplace.ca/library-c234.php »
Lanark Public Library: www.lanarklibrary.ca/ »
Merrickville Public Library: www.village.merrickville-wolford.on.ca »
Pakenham Public Library: www.mississippimills.ca/library... »
Perth & District Union Public Library: www.perthunionlibrary.ca »
Smiths Falls Public Library: www.smithsfallslibrary.ca »

This is a very comprehensive and informative site that has three sections; one for parents, kids, and teens. The parent's site provides information about health, behavior, growth, develop-ment, parenting, pregnancy. The kid's site has articles and games about feelings, growth, development, health and where to look for help if they need it. The teen's site deals with issues like the mind, body, sexuality, drugs and alcohol, fitness, school and illness.

http://www.kidshealth.org »
http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca »

This site offers an innovative developmental screening tool for infants and children up to six years of age. This easy to use tool examines thirteen key developmental stages: 1 & 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years and 6 years. The Screen explores a child's skills in the following areas: vision, hearing, speech, language, communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social/emotional and self-help. .

http:www.ndds.ca/canada»

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and one of the world's largest and most respected paediatric academic health sciences centres.

http://www.sickkids.ca/ »

Over the past thirty years, CHEO has established itself as a world-class academic health sciences centre providing leading-edge treatment, diagnostic and laboratory services for children and youth aged 0 to 18 years.

http://www.cheo.on.ca/ »

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit offer a wide range of services to promote healthy living, healthy growth and development, prevent illness and injury and control communicable diseases in the community.

http://www.healthunit.org/ »

The North Lanark Community Health Centre is committed to assisting people within the community we serve to achieve the best possible health and well being.

http://www.northlanarkchc.on.ca/ »

The Smiths Falls Community Health Centre is committed to assisting people within the community to achieve the best possible health and well being.

"http://www.mdchc.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=89 / »

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/ »

This site provides information on the types of mental illnesses parents of children and adolescents should be aware of, as well as how to identify them and seek appropriate help or resources.

http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/get_help/get_help_search.php »

Raises awareness of the connection between environmental factors and the health of children.

http://www.cape.ca/children »

An article that cautions both buyers and sellers at garage sales in order to protect the safety of consumers who may use second-hand products as stated in the Hazardous Products Act.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories... »

The primary role of the Poison Centre is to provide telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances.

http://www.ontariopoisoncentre.com/poisoncentre/ »

Consumer Products Recall: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/... »
Healthy Canadians: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca »

Safe Kids Canada promotes effective strategies to prevent unintentional injuries. Guided by our National Expert Advisory Committee, Safe Kids Canada ensures evidence-based research is translated into best practices to reduce the number of children hurt or killed by preventable injuries. These practices include using bike helmets and booster seats, checking hot water temperatures and banning baby walkers.

http://www.safekidscanada.ca »

Articles compiled by the Government of Canada covering a number of safety topics such as bullying, crime, injury prevention, natural hazards, transportation, drugs, smoking, fire prevention, and more.

http://www.safecanada.ca/kids_e.asp »

Documents for families with tips, information and ideas to help parents, caregivers and guardians help their children learn about the importance of physical activity and increase their activity levels.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth »

Find information about the wide range of programs and services the Ontario Government offers for children. These services are in place to ensure Ontarios children get the best start in life. Links are provided to sites on healthy growth and child development, special needs, protecting children from abuse, early education and more.

http://www.ontario.ca/en/communities/children/index.htm?openNav=residents »

Health Canada's guidelines to help meet your needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis, and contribute to your overall health and vitality.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html »

This site contains links to help your child with his/her homework.

http://www.homeworkhelper.ca »

This guide contains suggestions for everyday math activities that you and your child can have fun doing together, as well as some basics for parents to review. Compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/earlymath »

This guide contains tips that parents can use to encourage their young children to read and to love reading. Compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/early... »

This site is dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of the media on children, and steps that can be taken to raise thoughtful, media-conscious children. Focuses on television, movies, advertising, music, the Internet, and videogames. This is important for children of any age to beinformed about.

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/marketing/... »

Learn the facts of bullying both in schools and in the workplace, as well as effective prevention methods.

http://www.safecanada.ca/topic_e.asp... »
http://www.antibullying.net/ »
http://www.bullying.com »

Provides a school calendar, contacts, publications, school district maps, region boundaries, lists of schools, training centres and more.

http://ucdsb.on.ca »

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario currently operates 40 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools in 8 counties. The Board's jurisdiction covers an area of 12,165 square kilometres. The Board offers quality Catholic educational programs to approximately 15,000 students and employs 850 teachers and 450 support staff.

http://www.cdsbeo.on.ca/ »

Hundreds of fun crafts for kids, organized by theme.

http://www.dltk-kids.com »

Hundreds of educational activities for kids, including themes such as the alphabet, colours, numbers and shapes.

http://www.dltk-teach.com/ »

An archive of challenging Brain Boosters to develop skills such as categorization, lateral thinking, reasoning, logic, spatial awareness, word and letter play, and number and math play.

http://school.discovery.com/brainboosters »

A wealth of interactive activities dealing with words, math and logic.

http://www.mathplayground.com/logicgames.html »

Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre supports service providers across the province of Ontario who are working on health promotion projects to improve the health of expectant parents and their young children. The Centre provides workshops and conferences, resources, consultations, and subject-specific information.

http://www.beststart.org/index_eng.html »

 Check out the workshops and free webinars:  Professional Early Learning Calendar for Lanark County 2012 »

 Check out this resource:  How to Engage Families in Services »

Early Years Study 3, The Early Years Study 3 documents the social, economic and scientific rationale for increased investments in early childhood education. It also introduces the Early Childhood Education Index to monitor the funding, policy, access and quality of early education programming.

http://www.earlyyearsstudy.ca »

Ministry of Education, Information for Child Care Professionals. You will find links to the Early Learning Framework, starting a child care centre, legislation, and more.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/professionals.html »

Day Nurseries Act for Child Care Supervisors of Ontario is a tool which may be accessed by supervisors, operators, early childhood educators, program staff, parents and anyone who is interested in learning more about licensed child care.

http://www.childcarelearning.on.ca »