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.