Parenting
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: To Be a Father

    To Be a Father (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    New research has shown that fathers can have an enormous impact on children – from how well they succeed in school, to how they get along with their friends.

    This generation of dads is responding to the challenge, by taking a more active role in everything from changing diapers to helping with homework … and it’s paying off, as you’ll hear from men who talk about the rewards of being close to their kids.

    This video provides information on:

    • How fathering begins even before the baby is born
    • How dads can connect with their children right from the start
    • What fathers can do to foster a close relationship with their children – even when they live miles apart
    • How fathers can overcome the challenges of parenting under special circumstances, like separation and divorce

    Video, 2005


    New research has shown that fathers can have an enormous impact on children – from how well they succeed in school, to how they get along with their friends.

    This generation of dads is responding to the challenge, by taking a more active role in everything from changing diapers to helping with homework … and it’s paying off, as you’ll hear from men who talk about the rewards of being close to their kids.

    This video provides information on:

    • How fathering begins even before the baby is born
    • How dads can connect with their children right from the start
    • What fathers can do to foster a close relationship with their children – even when they live miles apart
    • How fathers can overcome the challenges of parenting under special circumstances, like separation and divorce
    SKU: 5-V-524
  • I am Your Child Video Series: The Pre-k Promise

    The Pre-k Promise (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2006


    Quality preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds can provide a sure route to success in school and beyond. Finding a high quality program at an affordable price can be challenging.

    This video, featuring well-known experts on early care and education, provides guidance to help parents understand:

    • How preschool programs can benefit young children
    • What a quality preschool program looks like
    • What questions to ask when evaluating a preschool
    • How to help make quality, affordable preschool programs more widely available

    Video, 2006


    Quality preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds can provide a sure route to success in school and beyond. Finding a high quality program at an affordable price can be challenging.

    This video, featuring well-known experts on early care and education, provides guidance to help parents understand:

    • How preschool programs can benefit young children
    • What a quality preschool program looks like
    • What questions to ask when evaluating a preschool
    • How to help make quality, affordable preschool programs more widely available
    SKU: 5-V-523
  • 5-V-542: The Moving Child

    The Moving Child

    Video, 2016


    This video draws from diverse expertise in Child Development and Movement, featuring experts in Dance/Movement Education, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Body-Mind Centering. The video explores dynamic movement’s important role in child’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health and shows how awareness of movement from the get-go can support healthy family bonding and positively share how a child grows. The video also shares practical ideas for supporting and engaging movement with children.

    Video, 2016


    This video draws from diverse expertise in Child Development and Movement, featuring experts in Dance/Movement Education, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Body-Mind Centering. The video explores dynamic movement’s important role in child’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health and shows how awareness of movement from the get-go can support healthy family bonding and positively share how a child grows. The video also shares practical ideas for supporting and engaging movement with children.

    SKU: 5-V-542
  • The Happiest Toddler on the Block

    The Happiest Toddler on the Block

    Video, 2004


    In this video, Dr. Karp teaches parents and caregivers how to calm toddler meltdowns, stop tantrums before they happen, and build a loving and respectful relationship with their child.

    Video, 2004


    In this video, Dr. Karp teaches parents and caregivers how to calm toddler meltdowns, stop tantrums before they happen, and build a loving and respectful relationship with their child.

    SKU: 5-V-505
  • The Happiest Baby on the Block

    The Happiest Baby on the Block

    Video, 2002


    In this video, Dr. Karp teaches parents and caregivers how to calm and soothe a crying baby by using the “5 S’s”. The “Happiest Baby on the Block” is a positive parenting video and can also be used for the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome by teaching how to appropriately deal with infant crying.

    Video, 2002


    In this video, Dr. Karp teaches parents and caregivers how to calm and soothe a crying baby by using the “5 S’s”. The “Happiest Baby on the Block” is a positive parenting video and can also be used for the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome by teaching how to appropriately deal with infant crying.

    SKU: 5-V-504
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: The First Years Last Forever

    The First Years Last Forever (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    The new research in brain development tells us of the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. New parents have a wonderful opportunity to help their child reach their full potential.

    This video includes information on:

    • Bonding and attachment
    • Child care
    • Communication
    • Discipline
    • Health and nutrition
    • Self-esteem
    • Self-awareness

    Video, 2005


    The new research in brain development tells us of the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. New parents have a wonderful opportunity to help their child reach their full potential.

    This video includes information on:

    • Bonding and attachment
    • Child care
    • Communication
    • Discipline
    • Health and nutrition
    • Self-esteem
    • Self-awareness
    SKU: 5-V-522
  • The Dad Difference: Raising Children Birth to Five

    The Dad Difference: Raising Children Birth to Five

    Video, 2004


    This video is a research-based series that shows dads how to be involved with their babies from pregnancy on. This video features a diverse group of real fathers, candid comments, and practical tips to encourage every dad to become more connected. This video comes with a Facilitator’s Guide.

    Video, 2004


    This video is a research-based series that shows dads how to be involved with their babies from pregnancy on. This video features a diverse group of real fathers, candid comments, and practical tips to encourage every dad to become more connected. This video comes with a Facilitator’s Guide.

    SKU: 5-V-531
  • The Blind Spot

    The Blind Spot

    Video, 2012


    The Blind Spot is a one-hour television documentary filmed in North Central Regina by Geoff Leo of CBC Saskatchewan. The documentary sheds light on the largely unknown and unstudied issue of fatherlessness in Aboriginal communities. It follows three First Nations men as they face their own personal demons on their quest to become better fathers – even if the odds are against them.

    Video, 2012


    The Blind Spot is a one-hour television documentary filmed in North Central Regina by Geoff Leo of CBC Saskatchewan. The documentary sheds light on the largely unknown and unstudied issue of fatherlessness in Aboriginal communities. It follows three First Nations men as they face their own personal demons on their quest to become better fathers – even if the odds are against them.

    SKU: 5-V-533
  • 2-900: Saskatoon Support for a Growing Family

    Saskatoon Support for a Growing Family

    Booklet,  Revised 2022


    This booklet is a collection of FREE programs that parents and their children can access in Saskatoon, but it is not a complete list of services in the community.

    Booklet,  Revised 2022


    This booklet is a collection of FREE programs that parents and their children can access in Saskatoon, but it is not a complete list of services in the community.



    SKU: 2-900
  • I am Your Child Video Series: Ready to Learn

    Ready to Learn (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    When you hold a baby lovingly and talk, sing, or read to her, the emotional closeness and language experiences you provide are an important part of preparing her to learn when she is old enough for school. There are many things parents and caregivers can do to help build a child’s literacy skills from the time she is born. This video provides helpful information about:

    • The importance of communicating with your newborn
    • Establishing reading routines
    • Materials that prepare your child for reading and writing
    • Activities to spark your child’s interest in learning
    • The importance of quality child care
    • Incorporating literacy into everyday activities

    Video, 2005


    When you hold a baby lovingly and talk, sing, or read to her, the emotional closeness and language experiences you provide are an important part of preparing her to learn when she is old enough for school. There are many things parents and caregivers can do to help build a child’s literacy skills from the time she is born. This video provides helpful information about:

    • The importance of communicating with your newborn
    • Establishing reading routines
    • Materials that prepare your child for reading and writing
    • Activities to spark your child’s interest in learning
    • The importance of quality child care
    • Incorporating literacy into everyday activities
    SKU: 5-V-519
  • 5-V-518: Quality Child Care – Making the Right Choices for You and Your Child (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Quality Child Care – Making the Right Choices for You and Your Child (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    Finding the right child care is often challenging – but is one of the most important decisions a parent will ever make.

    Children’s intellectual and emotional development is strongly influenced by the quality of care that they receive in the first few years of their lives.

    This means that the right kind of child care can be a wonderful opportunity to enrich children’s lives and help them realize their full potential.

    This video includes information on:

    • Why quality child care is important for your child’s healthy development
    • What you should look for when choosing child care
    • Questions to ask a potential caregiver
    • Questions to ask yourself when looking at a child care setting
    • Important information to communicate to your caregiver

    Video, 2005


    Finding the right child care is often challenging – but is one of the most important decisions a parent will ever make.

    Children’s intellectual and emotional development is strongly influenced by the quality of care that they receive in the first few years of their lives.

    This means that the right kind of child care can be a wonderful opportunity to enrich children’s lives and help them realize their full potential.

    This video includes information on:

    • Why quality child care is important for your child’s healthy development
    • What you should look for when choosing child care
    • Questions to ask a potential caregiver
    • Questions to ask yourself when looking at a child care setting
    • Important information to communicate to your caregiver
    SKU: 5-V-518
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: Preparing for Parenthood

    Preparing for Parenthood (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    Becoming a parent is one of life’s most wonderful – and challenging – experiences. If you are planning a pregnancy, there are many things you can do right now to help give your future child the best possible start in life. If you’re already pregnant, you can begin making changes today that will help your baby enter the world as healthy as possible.

    Video, 2005


    Becoming a parent is one of life’s most wonderful – and challenging – experiences. If you are planning a pregnancy, there are many things you can do right now to help give your future child the best possible start in life. If you’re already pregnant, you can begin making changes today that will help your baby enter the world as healthy as possible.

    SKU: 5-V-517
  • 5-800: Parenting Matters Bookmark

    Parenting Matters Bookmark

    Bookmark, Revised 2023


    This bookmark provides ideas to support child development. Ideal for service providers to give as a take-home keepsake to parents and caregivers.

    Bookmark, Revised 2023


    This bookmark provides ideas to support child development. Ideal for service providers to give as a take-home keepsake to parents and caregivers.

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    SKU: 5-800
  • Nobody’s Perfect Information Card

    Information Card, 2010


    This information card provides information about the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program. Ideal for program facilitators as a recruitment tool for potential participants.

    Information Card, 2010


    This information card provides information about the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program. Ideal for program facilitators as a recruitment tool for potential participants.



    SKU: 5-002
  • Nobody’ Perfect Brochure

    Nobody’s Perfect Bookmark

    Bookmark, 2010


    This bookmark provides information about the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program. Ideal for program facilitators as a take-home keepsake for participants.

    Bookmark, 2010


    This bookmark provides information about the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program. Ideal for program facilitators as a take-home keepsake for participants.



    SKU: 5-001