Growing Up in a New Land: A Guide for Newcomer Parents

 

What is it?  This document provides information for newcomer parents with children aged 0-6.
Area of focus  Parenting, School Readiness and Kindergarten Preparation
Author/Provider Best Start/Health Nexus
Description The guide includes information on the following topics:

  • Supports for parents
  • Parenting in Canada
  • Helping your child learn
  • Helping your child talk
  • Keeping your child healthy and safe
  • Taking care of yourself as parents
  • Services for newcomers

Available online in PDF format. Print version can be ordered from BestStart.org at a low cost.

Target Group Newcomer families with children aged 0-6 years.
Languages Available in English and French
Website www.beststart.org/resources/hlthy_chld_dev/Growing_up_Parents_EN_online_Final.pdf
Contact Information 
Client Outreach and Support Tips Frontline workers can direct clients to the online document or
share printed copies of the document.

 

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