Parenting
  • How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Vol. 2 – Toddlers

    How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Volume 2 – Toddlers

    Video, 2013


    Volume 2 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to support their toddler’s desire for independence. Featuring common challenges, this program shows parents how to modify their interactions to meet their child’s critical emotional needs: to feel respected, important, accepted, included, and secure. Shows real-life scenarios. Includes tips on improving parents’ emotional health. Segments include: The Five Critical Emotional Needs of Toddlers, No! I Won’t!, Parenting in Public, and Defiant Behaviour.

    Video, 2013


    Volume 2 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to support their toddler’s desire for independence. Featuring common challenges, this program shows parents how to modify their interactions to meet their child’s critical emotional needs: to feel respected, important, accepted, included, and secure. Shows real-life scenarios. Includes tips on improving parents’ emotional health. Segments include: The Five Critical Emotional Needs of Toddlers, No! I Won’t!, Parenting in Public, and Defiant Behaviour.

    SKU: 5-V-536
  • 8-801: Attachment

    Attachment

    Information Card, Revised 2020


    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.

    Information Card, Revised 2020


    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.

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    SKU: 8-801
  • How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Vol. 3 – Preschoolers

    How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Volume 3 – Preschoolers

    Video, 2013


    Volume 3 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to support their preschooler’s social and cognitive growth. Featuring common challenges, this program shows parents how to modify their interactions to meet their child’s critical emotional needs: to feel respected, important, accepted, included, and secure. Shows real-life scenarios. Includes tips on improving parents’ emotional health. Segments include: The Five Critical Emotional Needs of Preschoolers, Fighting Siblings, Getting Attention, and Power Struggles.

    Video, 2013


    Volume 3 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to support their preschooler’s social and cognitive growth. Featuring common challenges, this program shows parents how to modify their interactions to meet their child’s critical emotional needs: to feel respected, important, accepted, included, and secure. Shows real-life scenarios. Includes tips on improving parents’ emotional health. Segments include: The Five Critical Emotional Needs of Preschoolers, Fighting Siblings, Getting Attention, and Power Struggles.

    SKU: 5-V-537
  • Healthy Beginnings, Supportive Communities, a Strong Future

    Healthy Beginnings, Supportive Communities, a Strong Future

    Video, 2010


    In 2009, the Métis Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) met with Métis in different parts of Canada to share and collect stories, teachings, and information on maternal-child well-being. This DVD is the result of learnings from Métis midwives, health professionals, Elders, and parents. The objective of this project was to collect and share experiences, traditions, and health information for the benefit of Métis families.

    Video, 2010


    In 2009, the Métis Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) met with Métis in different parts of Canada to share and collect stories, teachings, and information on maternal-child well-being. This DVD is the result of learnings from Métis midwives, health professionals, Elders, and parents. The objective of this project was to collect and share experiences, traditions, and health information for the benefit of Métis families.

    SKU: 5-V-540
  • 5-507: My Curious Brain Poster

    My Curious Brain Poster

    Poster, 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 poster provides the QR code and link to access the resource.

    Poster, 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 poster provides the QR code and link to access the resource.

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    SKU: 5-507
  • 2-900: Saskatoon Support for a Growing Family

    Saskatoon Support for a Growing Family

    Booklet,  Revised 2024


    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 2024


    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
  • Listening to Baby

    Listening to Baby

    Video, 2007


    Listening to Baby is an interactive DVD about the importance of supporting attachment by noticing, understanding, and responding with sensitivity to babies’ cues. This DVD is a rich and multifaceted teaching tool developed primarily for a parent audience but with potential to be used in education and other settings. Messages are told mostly in the voices of parents and illustrated by beautiful images of their babies, from 2 weeks to 16 months of age.

    Video, 2007


    Listening to Baby is an interactive DVD about the importance of supporting attachment by noticing, understanding, and responding with sensitivity to babies’ cues. This DVD is a rich and multifaceted teaching tool developed primarily for a parent audience but with potential to be used in education and other settings. Messages are told mostly in the voices of parents and illustrated by beautiful images of their babies, from 2 weeks to 16 months of age.

    SKU: 5-V-500
  • 5-508: My Curious Brain Info Card

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 5-508
  • Parent and Child Series: Good Discipline, Good Kids

    Good Discipline, Good Kids (Parent and Child Series)

    Video, 1998


    This is one of a three-part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” discuss parenting issues. This video helps parents understand the basic element of healthy discipline – respectful communication. It helps parents get past the daily power struggle with their children by showing them how to engage cooperation; effectively set rules, expectations, and limits; problem-solve; and use effective alternatives to punishment.

    Video, 1998


    This is one of a three-part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” discuss parenting issues. This video helps parents understand the basic element of healthy discipline – respectful communication. It helps parents get past the daily power struggle with their children by showing them how to engage cooperation; effectively set rules, expectations, and limits; problem-solve; and use effective alternatives to punishment.

    SKU: 5-V-506
  • Getting Men Involved: Young Men as Fathers

    Getting Men Involved: Young Men as Fathers

    Video, 2002


    Many educational programs are designed for teen mothers. Here is a video program designed to help young men, especially teen fathers. It is known that a child’s total emotional and physical development is better attained when both parents are involved. This DVD educates viewers about the important role of men in a child’s life. Real life experiences of teen fathers and other young men are shared with viewers.

    Video, 2002


    Many educational programs are designed for teen mothers. Here is a video program designed to help young men, especially teen fathers. It is known that a child’s total emotional and physical development is better attained when both parents are involved. This DVD educates viewers about the important role of men in a child’s life. Real life experiences of teen fathers and other young men are shared with viewers.

    SKU: 5-V-532
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5-501: Healthy Parenting Poster

    Healthy Parenting Poster

    Poster, Revised 2023


    These posters advertise the Healthy Parenting resource. The Healthy Parenting online resource is a literacy-friendly, interactive, web-based resource that covers topics relevant to parents of children under 6 years old, e.g., eating healthy, safety, child care, and child development. This resource can be accessed using a computer, tablet, or cell phone.

    Poster, Revised 2023


    These posters advertise the Healthy Parenting resource. The Healthy Parenting online resource is a literacy-friendly, interactive, web-based resource that covers topics relevant to parents of children under 6 years old, e.g., eating healthy, safety, child care, and child development. This resource can be accessed using a computer, tablet, or cell phone.

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    SKU: 5-501
  • 5-801: National Child Day Poster

    National Child Day Poster

    Poster, 2020


    This poster was developed by the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) project to raise awareness on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and to celebrate National Child’s Day on November 20 of each year. The poster highlights children’s rights: right to education, right to play, right to healthy food, right to parents who love them and protect them from harm, right to health, and right to rest and relaxation.

    By ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that children’s rights are upheld. Help us celebrate National Child’s Day on November 20 and everyday throughout the year!

    Poster, 2020


    This poster was developed by the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) project to raise awareness on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and to celebrate National Child’s Day on November 20 of each year. The poster highlights children’s rights: right to education, right to play, right to healthy food, right to parents who love them and protect them from harm, right to health, and right to rest and relaxation.

    By ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that children’s rights are upheld. Help us celebrate National Child’s Day on November 20 and everyday throughout the year!

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    SKU: 5-801
  • 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
  • A Simple Gift: Ending the Cycle of Hurt

    A Simple Gift: Ending the Cycle of Hurt

    Video, 2000


    Certain caregiver behaviours can be frightening to a young child and may contribute to disorganized attachment. As a result, serious emotional and behavioural problems can develop. This video is designed to help parents recognize and prevent interactions with their children that may be harmful. Simple examples of harmful caregiving behaviours are demonstrated with explanations of why they might frighten children. As well, more positive ways to interact with children are suggested. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.

    Video, 2000


    Certain caregiver behaviours can be frightening to a young child and may contribute to disorganized attachment. As a result, serious emotional and behavioural problems can develop. This video is designed to help parents recognize and prevent interactions with their children that may be harmful. Simple examples of harmful caregiving behaviours are demonstrated with explanations of why they might frighten children. As well, more positive ways to interact with children are suggested. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.

    SKU: 5-V-511
  • 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
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: Safe from the Start

    I Am Your Child Video Series: Safe from the Start

    Video, 2005


    Childhood is a time of growth, experimentation and learning. Although a few bumps and scrapes are to be expected along the way, there are many things parents and caregivers can do to help prevent serious childhood injuries.

    It is important to think ahead about potential hazards to make a child’s environment as safe as possible. Prevention will go a long way towards making children “safe from the start.”

    This video provides helpful information about:

    • Bath Time/Bathroom Hazards
    • Car Seats and Car Safety
    • Childproofing at Home
    • Feeding and Food Safety
    • Kids and Gun Safety
    • Kitchen Safety
    • Safety Outside the Home
    • Sleep/Bedtime
    • Toy Safety

    Video, 2005


    Childhood is a time of growth, experimentation and learning. Although a few bumps and scrapes are to be expected along the way, there are many things parents and caregivers can do to help prevent serious childhood injuries.

    It is important to think ahead about potential hazards to make a child’s environment as safe as possible. Prevention will go a long way towards making children “safe from the start.”

    This video provides helpful information about:

    • Bath Time/Bathroom Hazards
    • Car Seats and Car Safety
    • Childproofing at Home
    • Feeding and Food Safety
    • Kids and Gun Safety
    • Kitchen Safety
    • Safety Outside the Home
    • Sleep/Bedtime
    • Toy Safety
    SKU: 5-V-520
  • Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 3: Postpartum

    Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 3: Postpartum

    Video, 2010


    This video presents information about postpartum care, newborns, and an array of teen parenting challenges and joys. New teen parents candidly share personal stories about the realities of healing physically after birth, breastfeeding, and choosing child care.

    Content includes:

    • Physical Recovery & Postpartum Emotions – healing process, signs of infection, nutrition, rest, exercise, baby blues, signs of postpartum depression
    • Baby Care & Behaviours – well-baby visits, feeding, sleeping, crying, bathing, diapering, when to call the doctor, SIDS, second-hand smoke, abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), newborn senses
    • Relationships & Parenting – establishing paternity, co-parenting, birth control, positive relationships, living situations, friend and family support, finishing school, child care options

    Video, 2010


    This video presents information about postpartum care, newborns, and an array of teen parenting challenges and joys. New teen parents candidly share personal stories about the realities of healing physically after birth, breastfeeding, and choosing child care.

    Content includes:

    • Physical Recovery & Postpartum Emotions – healing process, signs of infection, nutrition, rest, exercise, baby blues, signs of postpartum depression
    • Baby Care & Behaviours – well-baby visits, feeding, sleeping, crying, bathing, diapering, when to call the doctor, SIDS, second-hand smoke, abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), newborn senses
    • Relationships & Parenting – establishing paternity, co-parenting, birth control, positive relationships, living situations, friend and family support, finishing school, child care options
    SKU: 7-V-723
  • Healthy Minds Begin at Home

    Healthy Minds Begin at Home: From Infant to Individual

    Guide and Manual, 2014


    This guide was developed for use with the “Healthy Minds Begin at Home: from Infant to Individual” toolkit. It is designed to help service providers begin or continue to work in the area of early childhood mental health. Included in the guide is information on early childhood mental health topics, suggested activities that professionals or caregivers can do with children, tip sheets for caregivers, and a list of resources. The “Healthy Minds Begin at Home: from Infant to Individual” toolkit was developed for Community Action Program for Children projects.

    Guide and Manual, 2014


    This guide was developed for use with the “Healthy Minds Begin at Home: from Infant to Individual” toolkit. It is designed to help service providers begin or continue to work in the area of early childhood mental health. Included in the guide is information on early childhood mental health topics, suggested activities that professionals or caregivers can do with children, tip sheets for caregivers, and a list of resources. The “Healthy Minds Begin at Home: from Infant to Individual” toolkit was developed for Community Action Program for Children projects.



    SKU: 5-812
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2-461: Cannabis and Pregnancy Poster

    Cannabis and Pregnancy Poster

    Poster, 2019


    Cannabis can be harmful. This poster highlights that cannabis can harm developing fetuses during pregnancy, and infants through breastfeeding. This poster was created in partnership with the Cannabinoid Research Institute of Saskatchewan.

    Poster, 2019


    Cannabis can be harmful. This poster highlights that cannabis can harm developing fetuses during pregnancy, and infants through breastfeeding. This poster was created in partnership with the Cannabinoid Research Institute of Saskatchewan.

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    SKU: 2-461
  • Dads Make a Difference Booklet

    Dads Make a Difference

    Booklet, 2010


    The dad’s role in a child’s life is very important. The booklet contains information on how to be an active parent, and provide structure, guidance, and opportunities to learn. This booklet challenges fathers to do everything they can to be the best dads to their children. Funding for the development of this publication was provided by Saskatchewan Community Resources and Employment.

    Booklet, 2010


    The dad’s role in a child’s life is very important. The booklet contains information on how to be an active parent, and provide structure, guidance, and opportunities to learn. This booklet challenges fathers to do everything they can to be the best dads to their children. Funding for the development of this publication was provided by Saskatchewan Community Resources and Employment.



    SKU: 5-015
  • 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
  • Parent and Child Series: Keeping Peace at Home

    Keeping Peace at Home

    Video, 1998


    This is one of a three-part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” discuss parenting issues.

    A variety of conflict management and problem-solving skills are presented to help families promote respect, cooperation, and successful communication. By learning concrete, practical skills, parents can acquire strategies to ease tensions, prevent family fights, and peaceably resolve those conflicts that do occur. The video demonstrates conflict management skills that can benefit the whole family.

    Video, 1998


    This is one of a three-part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” discuss parenting issues.

    A variety of conflict management and problem-solving skills are presented to help families promote respect, cooperation, and successful communication. By learning concrete, practical skills, parents can acquire strategies to ease tensions, prevent family fights, and peaceably resolve those conflicts that do occur. The video demonstrates conflict management skills that can benefit the whole family.

    SKU: 5-V-507
  • 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
  • A Simple Gift: Comforting Your Baby

    A Simple Gift: Comforting Your Baby

    Video, 2000


    This video addresses the development and importance of an infant’s attachment relationship with parents in the first year of life. It uses the ideas of attachment theory and research to help focus on different ways parents or other caregivers may respond to infants’ cries. It also shows how infants are likely to interpret the responses of caregivers. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.

    Video, 2000


    This video addresses the development and importance of an infant’s attachment relationship with parents in the first year of life. It uses the ideas of attachment theory and research to help focus on different ways parents or other caregivers may respond to infants’ cries. It also shows how infants are likely to interpret the responses of caregivers. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.

    SKU: 5-V-510
  • Cherish Me For I am a Child

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 5-504
  • 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