Public Health Agency of Canada
www.publichealth.gc.ca
Welcome to Parenting
This new journey is often filled with many questions. This site provides answers to some commonly asked questions by new parents. Additional resources and links are provided below.
How can I create a safe sleep environment for my baby?
What should I know about feeding my newborn?
How can I effectively discipline my child?
Can experiences in early childhood affect a person's health during adulthood?
How can I help my child grow into a healthy, caring and responsible person?
Why is early literacy important?
What can I do to help my toddler enjoy mealtimes?
What should I know about bullying?
Additional Resources
- Nobody's Perfect Program
- What's Wrong with Spanking? (PDF document - 798 KB - 1 page)
- National Clearinghouse on Violence
- Council for Early Child Development (External link)
- The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (External link)
- Canadian Paediatric Society (External link)
- Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (External link)
- Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre (External link)
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