Child Development
Attachment is the connection a child forms towards their caregiver(s). This connection helps them to feel and stay safe, and make sense of their world.
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Your Young Child’s Brain: How Does It Develop?
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the importance of brain development during the early years. Practical tips to increase opportunities for children’s healthy development are included.
SKU: 8-701 -
Attachment
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
SKU: 8-801 -
When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying
Brochure, Revised 2025
Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for parents and caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration.
For information aimed at health professionals and service providers, see Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment (resource 4-900).
SKU: 4-902 -
Childhood Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review
Report, 2024
Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) can have both short- and long-term negative impacts on the health and well-being of children that can persist across generations. This literature review details prevalence, child perspectives, effects of exposure, and intergenerational transmission of violence. Information about protective factors and intervention strategies is also provided.
For a related literature review focused on intimate partner violence during pregnancy, please visit www.skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/pregnancy/intimate-partner-violence-ipv-during-pregnancy-a-literature-review/.
SKU: 8-900 -
Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head
Brochure, Revised 2023
This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.
SKU: 4-101
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Promising Practices in the Mitigation of the Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Children Ages 0 to 6
Report, 2022
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are childhood events that cause harm or distress and, as a result, disrupt the child’s health and development. The purpose of this report is to define ACEs and their impact on development, health, and well-being; describe how ACEs are identified in children ages 0 to 6; and investigate evidence-based practices being used with children ages 0 to 6 and parent/caregiver-child dyads to mitigate (make less severe or harmful) the impacts of ACEs in childhood and beyond.
“In November 2022 an Executive Summary was added to the report”.
SKU: 9-000 -
ABCs for Safe Sleep
Informational Door Hanger, 2020
This resource outlines safe sleeping tips for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is intended to be used as a door hanger within a baby’s sleep environment.
SKU: 2-409 -
Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes in Saskatchewan
Report, 2020
Pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a rising issue in Canada. Research shows an increasing prevalence of T2D in communities around the world, including in Canada. In Canada, some of the highest incidence rates are found in the First Nations pediatric population in the Prairie provinces. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute partnered with Dr. Mark Inman (Pediatric Endocrinologist, Saskatchewan Health Authority) to bring together current evidence and data relevant to Saskatchewan and increase the understanding of the strengths, gaps, and needs related to pediatric T2D within Saskatchewan.
The partnership resulted in the development of this background report, based on a literature review, needs assessment survey, and environmental scan, which will inform future work regarding pediatric T2D in Saskatchewan. The report will be used first to inform the development of relevant resources for education and training for healthcare providers, and second, to develop appropriate education for patients and families, within the Saskatchewan context.
SKU: 2-001 -
Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Lower the Risk of SIDS
Brochure, Revised 2019
This brochure outlines safe sleeping habits for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also provides information on breastfeeding and the importance of supervised “tummy time”.
SKU: 2-437 -
Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment
Fact Sheet, Updated 2026
Explains what traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).
SKU: 4-900
Child Development Resources
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My Curious Brain
Booklet, 2019
My Curious Brain is a fun, interactive, and educational book for parents and caregivers to teach their kids about how the brain works. When parents and caregivers have a greater understanding of how the brain works, they will better understand how to support their child and promote healthy brain development. With a greater awareness of how the brain works and with supportive caregivers, children can develop self-regulation skills and strategies to help them effectively deal with stress.
SKU: 5-505
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When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying
Brochure, Revised 2025
Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for parents and caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration.
For information aimed at health professionals and service providers, see Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment (resource 4-900).
SKU: 4-902 -
Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head
Brochure, Revised 2023
This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.
SKU: 4-101 -
Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Lower the Risk of SIDS
Brochure, Revised 2019
This brochure outlines safe sleeping habits for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also provides information on breastfeeding and the importance of supervised “tummy time”.
SKU: 2-437
-
Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment
Fact Sheet, Updated 2026
Explains what traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).
SKU: 4-900
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Your Young Child’s Brain: How Does It Develop?
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the importance of brain development during the early years. Practical tips to increase opportunities for children’s healthy development are included.
SKU: 8-701 -
Attachment
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
SKU: 8-801 -
My Curious Brain Info Card
Information Card, 2022
The My Curious Brain Resource Room is an interactive virtual tool to help children and adults learn what happens in the brain and body when stress is experienced. This postcard provides the QR code and link to access the resource.
SKU: 5-508
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My Curious Brain Poster
Poster, Updated 2026
The My Curious Brain Resource Room is an interactive virtual tool to help children and adults learn what happens in the brain and body when stress is experienced. This poster provides the QR code and link to access the resource.
SKU: 5-507 -
Fetal Development
Poster, 2008
These 8.5 x 11 inch posters, developed by Childbirth Graphics, assist healthcare professionals in discussing alcohol use with their patients. Although these posters do not focus on FASD, they can be used to help patients understand that alcohol is one of many factors which can impact the development of the fetus.
Audience: Healthcare Professionals and their PatientsPlease note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.SKU: 3-143 -
Cherish Me for I am a Child
Poster, 2011
This brightly coloured wall hanging with the poem “Cherish Me for I am a Child” talks about the importance of a child growing up feeling safe, secure, and happy and in order for a child to do this he needs to be protected, cared for, and loved by the adults in his life. This can be used as a wall hanging for anyone to have in their home or office.
SKU: 5-504
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Promising Practices in the Mitigation of the Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Children Ages 0 to 6
Report, 2022
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are childhood events that cause harm or distress and, as a result, disrupt the child’s health and development. The purpose of this report is to define ACEs and their impact on development, health, and well-being; describe how ACEs are identified in children ages 0 to 6; and investigate evidence-based practices being used with children ages 0 to 6 and parent/caregiver-child dyads to mitigate (make less severe or harmful) the impacts of ACEs in childhood and beyond.
“In November 2022 an Executive Summary was added to the report”.
SKU: 9-000 -
Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes in Saskatchewan
Report, 2020
Pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a rising issue in Canada. Research shows an increasing prevalence of T2D in communities around the world, including in Canada. In Canada, some of the highest incidence rates are found in the First Nations pediatric population in the Prairie provinces. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute partnered with Dr. Mark Inman (Pediatric Endocrinologist, Saskatchewan Health Authority) to bring together current evidence and data relevant to Saskatchewan and increase the understanding of the strengths, gaps, and needs related to pediatric T2D within Saskatchewan.
The partnership resulted in the development of this background report, based on a literature review, needs assessment survey, and environmental scan, which will inform future work regarding pediatric T2D in Saskatchewan. The report will be used first to inform the development of relevant resources for education and training for healthcare providers, and second, to develop appropriate education for patients and families, within the Saskatchewan context.
SKU: 2-001 -
Safe Sleep Evidence Summary
Report, 2017
This evidence summary summarizes evidence based guidelines on safe sleep and is intended for use by policy makers, healthcare providers, and service providers.
SKU: 2-438 -
Child Death Review in Canada: A National Scan
Report, 2016
This report provides information about current child death review processes that exist in each of the provinces and territories in Canada, based on interviews with key informants in each region. Particular attention is paid to those provinces with a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, provincial child death review process. Recommendations and advice for others initiating a child death review process are also included.
SKU: 2-460 -
Infant Mortality in Saskatchewan: Evidence to Inform Public Health Practice
Report, 2009
This document was prepared to describe the relationship between modifiable risk factors and infant mortality. It is meant to provide guidance, strategies, and support to help expand or develop programs that may contribute to the reduction of infant mortality in Saskatchewan. It includes a review of the literature regarding prevalent risk factors associated with infant mortality, as well as identifying promising practices related to those modifiable risk factors.
SKU: 2-457
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Your Young Child’s Brain: How Does It Develop?
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the importance of brain development during the early years. Practical tips to increase opportunities for children’s healthy development are included.
SKU: 8-701 -
Attachment
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
SKU: 8-801
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When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying
Brochure, Revised 2025
Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for parents and caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration.
For information aimed at health professionals and service providers, see Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment (resource 4-900).
SKU: 4-902 -
Childhood Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review
Report, 2024
Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) can have both short- and long-term negative impacts on the health and well-being of children that can persist across generations. This literature review details prevalence, child perspectives, effects of exposure, and intergenerational transmission of violence. Information about protective factors and intervention strategies is also provided.
For a related literature review focused on intimate partner violence during pregnancy, please visit www.skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/pregnancy/intimate-partner-violence-ipv-during-pregnancy-a-literature-review/.
SKU: 8-900
-
Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head
Brochure, Revised 2023
This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.
SKU: 4-101 -
Promising Practices in the Mitigation of the Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Children Ages 0 to 6
Report, 2022
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are childhood events that cause harm or distress and, as a result, disrupt the child’s health and development. The purpose of this report is to define ACEs and their impact on development, health, and well-being; describe how ACEs are identified in children ages 0 to 6; and investigate evidence-based practices being used with children ages 0 to 6 and parent/caregiver-child dyads to mitigate (make less severe or harmful) the impacts of ACEs in childhood and beyond.
“In November 2022 an Executive Summary was added to the report”.
SKU: 9-000
-
ABCs for Safe Sleep
Informational Door Hanger, 2020
This resource outlines safe sleeping tips for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is intended to be used as a door hanger within a baby’s sleep environment.
SKU: 2-409 -
Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes in Saskatchewan
Report, 2020
Pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a rising issue in Canada. Research shows an increasing prevalence of T2D in communities around the world, including in Canada. In Canada, some of the highest incidence rates are found in the First Nations pediatric population in the Prairie provinces. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute partnered with Dr. Mark Inman (Pediatric Endocrinologist, Saskatchewan Health Authority) to bring together current evidence and data relevant to Saskatchewan and increase the understanding of the strengths, gaps, and needs related to pediatric T2D within Saskatchewan.
The partnership resulted in the development of this background report, based on a literature review, needs assessment survey, and environmental scan, which will inform future work regarding pediatric T2D in Saskatchewan. The report will be used first to inform the development of relevant resources for education and training for healthcare providers, and second, to develop appropriate education for patients and families, within the Saskatchewan context.
SKU: 2-001
-
Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Lower the Risk of SIDS
Brochure, Revised 2019
This brochure outlines safe sleeping habits for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also provides information on breastfeeding and the importance of supervised “tummy time”.
SKU: 2-437 -
Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment
Fact Sheet, Updated 2026
Explains what traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).
SKU: 4-900
Child Development Resources
Booklets
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My Curious Brain
Booklet, 2019
My Curious Brain is a fun, interactive, and educational book for parents and caregivers to teach their kids about how the brain works. When parents and caregivers have a greater understanding of how the brain works, they will better understand how to support their child and promote healthy brain development. With a greater awareness of how the brain works and with supportive caregivers, children can develop self-regulation skills and strategies to help them effectively deal with stress.
SKU: 5-505
Brochures
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When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying
Brochure, Revised 2025
Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for parents and caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration.
For information aimed at health professionals and service providers, see Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment (resource 4-900).
SKU: 4-902 -
Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head
Brochure, Revised 2023
This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.
SKU: 4-101 -
Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Lower the Risk of SIDS
Brochure, Revised 2019
This brochure outlines safe sleeping habits for babies to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also provides information on breastfeeding and the importance of supervised “tummy time”.
SKU: 2-437
Fact Sheets
-
Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment
Fact Sheet, Updated 2026
Explains what traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).
SKU: 4-900
Guides and Manuals
Information Cards
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Your Young Child’s Brain: How Does It Develop?
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the importance of brain development during the early years. Practical tips to increase opportunities for children’s healthy development are included.
SKU: 8-701 -
Attachment
Information Card, Updated 2026
Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
SKU: 8-801 -
My Curious Brain Info Card
Information Card, 2022
The My Curious Brain Resource Room is an interactive virtual tool to help children and adults learn what happens in the brain and body when stress is experienced. This postcard provides the QR code and link to access the resource.
SKU: 5-508
Links
Posters
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My Curious Brain Poster
Poster, Updated 2026
The My Curious Brain Resource Room is an interactive virtual tool to help children and adults learn what happens in the brain and body when stress is experienced. This poster provides the QR code and link to access the resource.
SKU: 5-507 -
Fetal Development
Poster, 2008
These 8.5 x 11 inch posters, developed by Childbirth Graphics, assist healthcare professionals in discussing alcohol use with their patients. Although these posters do not focus on FASD, they can be used to help patients understand that alcohol is one of many factors which can impact the development of the fetus.
Audience: Healthcare Professionals and their PatientsPlease note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.SKU: 3-143 -
Cherish Me for I am a Child
Poster, 2011
This brightly coloured wall hanging with the poem “Cherish Me for I am a Child” talks about the importance of a child growing up feeling safe, secure, and happy and in order for a child to do this he needs to be protected, cared for, and loved by the adults in his life. This can be used as a wall hanging for anyone to have in their home or office.
SKU: 5-504
Reports
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Childhood Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review
Report, 2024
Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) can have both short- and long-term negative impacts on the health and well-being of children that can persist across generations. This literature review details prevalence, child perspectives, effects of exposure, and intergenerational transmission of violence. Information about protective factors and intervention strategies is also provided.
For a related literature review focused on intimate partner violence during pregnancy, please visit www.skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/pregnancy/intimate-partner-violence-ipv-during-pregnancy-a-literature-review/.
SKU: 8-900 -
Promising Practices in the Mitigation of the Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Children Ages 0 to 6
Report, 2022
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are childhood events that cause harm or distress and, as a result, disrupt the child’s health and development. The purpose of this report is to define ACEs and their impact on development, health, and well-being; describe how ACEs are identified in children ages 0 to 6; and investigate evidence-based practices being used with children ages 0 to 6 and parent/caregiver-child dyads to mitigate (make less severe or harmful) the impacts of ACEs in childhood and beyond.
“In November 2022 an Executive Summary was added to the report”.
SKU: 9-000 -
Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes in Saskatchewan
Report, 2020
Pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a rising issue in Canada. Research shows an increasing prevalence of T2D in communities around the world, including in Canada. In Canada, some of the highest incidence rates are found in the First Nations pediatric population in the Prairie provinces. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute partnered with Dr. Mark Inman (Pediatric Endocrinologist, Saskatchewan Health Authority) to bring together current evidence and data relevant to Saskatchewan and increase the understanding of the strengths, gaps, and needs related to pediatric T2D within Saskatchewan.
The partnership resulted in the development of this background report, based on a literature review, needs assessment survey, and environmental scan, which will inform future work regarding pediatric T2D in Saskatchewan. The report will be used first to inform the development of relevant resources for education and training for healthcare providers, and second, to develop appropriate education for patients and families, within the Saskatchewan context.
SKU: 2-001 -
Safe Sleep Evidence Summary
Report, 2017
This evidence summary summarizes evidence based guidelines on safe sleep and is intended for use by policy makers, healthcare providers, and service providers.
SKU: 2-438 -
Child Death Review in Canada: A National Scan
Report, 2016
This report provides information about current child death review processes that exist in each of the provinces and territories in Canada, based on interviews with key informants in each region. Particular attention is paid to those provinces with a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, provincial child death review process. Recommendations and advice for others initiating a child death review process are also included.
SKU: 2-460 -
Infant Mortality in Saskatchewan: Evidence to Inform Public Health Practice
Report, 2009
This document was prepared to describe the relationship between modifiable risk factors and infant mortality. It is meant to provide guidance, strategies, and support to help expand or develop programs that may contribute to the reduction of infant mortality in Saskatchewan. It includes a review of the literature regarding prevalent risk factors associated with infant mortality, as well as identifying promising practices related to those modifiable risk factors.
SKU: 2-457
Social Determinants of Health
Children are at an even higher risk from environmental factors (social determinants of health) because they are completely reliant on others. Experiencing challenges with one or two social determinants will not necessarily have an influence on family and child health, however, as the number of determinants negatively impacting a family increases, the risks also increase.
Experiencing challenges with one or two social determinants will not necessarily have an influence on family and child health; however, as the number of determinants negatively impacting a family increases, the risks also increase.