Parenting
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hello Dad

    Hello Dad

    Video, 2006


    Sometimes, despite the amazing emotions of fatherhood, men can feel like little more than bystanders. However, babies know their fathers too, and from the moment of birth, they are eager to interact with them. Dads, as well as moms, are crucial in helping their babies build relationships. Science tells us these relationships are critical for the healthy development of babies’ brains. By following a group of families, this film teaches how to recognize the earliest signs of infant communication. These early interactions enrich your time as a father and give your baby the best possible start in life.

    Video, 2006


    Sometimes, despite the amazing emotions of fatherhood, men can feel like little more than bystanders. However, babies know their fathers too, and from the moment of birth, they are eager to interact with them. Dads, as well as moms, are crucial in helping their babies build relationships. Science tells us these relationships are critical for the healthy development of babies’ brains. By following a group of families, this film teaches how to recognize the earliest signs of infant communication. These early interactions enrich your time as a father and give your baby the best possible start in life.

    SKU: 5-V-529
  • 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 Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Pregnancy

    Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Pregnancy

    Video, 2010


    Hosted by an empathetic and positive young woman, viewers get the straight story as they follow six teens who share their personal pregnancy experiences. Watch how teens cope with their changing life and take the necessary steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby.

    Content includes:

    • Prenatal Care & Nutrition – telling someone you’re pregnant, prenatal visits, nutrition, weight gain, warning signs
    • Protecting Your Baby – avoiding harmful substances
    • Physical & Emotional Changes – exercise, dental health, sleep, premature labour signs, emotional changes, relationship abuse
    • Getting Support – friends and family, staying in school, alternative education options

    Video, 2010


    Hosted by an empathetic and positive young woman, viewers get the straight story as they follow six teens who share their personal pregnancy experiences. Watch how teens cope with their changing life and take the necessary steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby.

    Content includes:

    • Prenatal Care & Nutrition – telling someone you’re pregnant, prenatal visits, nutrition, weight gain, warning signs
    • Protecting Your Baby – avoiding harmful substances
    • Physical & Emotional Changes – exercise, dental health, sleep, premature labour signs, emotional changes, relationship abuse
    • Getting Support – friends and family, staying in school, alternative education options
    SKU: 7-V-721
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Vol. 1 – Babies

    How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Volume 1 – Babies

    Video, 2013


    Volume 1 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to nourish their baby’s emotional health right from the start. 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 Babies, Crying, A New Babysitter, and Exploration.

    Video, 2013


    Volume 1 of this 3-volume set teaches parents how to nourish their baby’s emotional health right from the start. 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 Babies, Crying, A New Babysitter, and Exploration.

    SKU: 5-V-535
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Brain Development and Young Children

    Brain Development and Young Children

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    This fact sheet provides an overview of early childhood brain development and stresses the influences that experience and the environment have on optimal development. Early childhood is a time when there is rapid growth and development of the brain. At this time, parents and caregivers have an opportunity to impact brain development. This is also a time when the brain is the most vulnerable.

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    This fact sheet provides an overview of early childhood brain development and stresses the influences that experience and the environment have on optimal development. Early childhood is a time when there is rapid growth and development of the brain. At this time, parents and caregivers have an opportunity to impact brain development. This is also a time when the brain is the most vulnerable.



    SKU: 8-702
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: Food and Fitness Matter

    I Am Your Child Video Series: Food and Fitness Matter

    Video, 2006


    The dramatic rise in childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing our country today. Reversing this trend requires changes in our homes, school and communities. Food and Fitness Matter provides parents with the information and support they need to improve children’s health and wellness. In the video, nutrition experts and others explain:

    The causes of the dramatic increase in overweight kids
    The health problems posed by the childhood obesity epidemic
    This video also presents:

    • Practical tips for parents to improve nutrition and fitness at home
    • Profiles of schools that found ways to serve healthier food and to increase physical activity
    • Inspiration for parents to work with their schools for change
    Free downloadable fact sheets and action manual also available.

    Video, 2006


    The dramatic rise in childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing our country today. Reversing this trend requires changes in our homes, school and communities. Food and Fitness Matter provides parents with the information and support they need to improve children’s health and wellness. In the video, nutrition experts and others explain:

    The causes of the dramatic increase in overweight kids
    The health problems posed by the childhood obesity epidemic
    This video also presents:

    • Practical tips for parents to improve nutrition and fitness at home
    • Profiles of schools that found ways to serve healthier food and to increase physical activity
    • Inspiration for parents to work with their schools for change
    Free downloadable fact sheets and action manual also available.
    SKU: 5-V-515
  • I Am Your Child Video Series: Discipline – Teaching Limits with Love

    Discipline – Teaching Limits with Love (I Am Your Child Video Series)

    Video, 2005


    Discipline – setting limits – is one of the most difficult challenges parents face. In this video, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, America’s foremost pediatrician, shows parents that setting limits is not punishment, but a loving way to teach a child how to control his or her own behaviour.

    Included is information on:

    • Why a child actually looks for limits
    • Techniques for setting effective limits from the start
    • Why a firm but gentle approach is the most effective
    • Managing your own emotions and avoiding physical punishment
    • Why the limits children learn in their first few years build a foundation for the rest of their lives

    Video, 2005


    Discipline – setting limits – is one of the most difficult challenges parents face. In this video, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, America’s foremost pediatrician, shows parents that setting limits is not punishment, but a loving way to teach a child how to control his or her own behaviour.

    Included is information on:

    • Why a child actually looks for limits
    • Techniques for setting effective limits from the start
    • Why a firm but gentle approach is the most effective
    • Managing your own emotions and avoiding physical punishment
    • Why the limits children learn in their first few years build a foundation for the rest of their lives
    SKU: 5-V-514
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fatherhood: Indigenous Men’s Journeys

    Fatherhood: Indigenous Men’s Journeys

    Video, 2008


    Six First Nations fathers in Canada tell what it has been like for them to become fathers and to grow into fatherhood. Most have overcome huge social obstacles and personal challenges. These men hope that other fathers will be encouraged by their stories – their sense of being on a journey and not needing to know everything about fatherhood before getting involved in caring for their children. Their message is one of hope: “You can do it!” The fathers also hope that their stories will inspire practitioners to find new ways to include fathers in child care decisions, programs, and family services.

    The men speak in a personal way to fathers as well as to boys and other men considering becoming fathers. Presented in six interview segments (about 6 minutes each) with a screening guide to facilitate discussion, the DVD is an effective tool for professional development workshops and courses in family health, social services, law, early childhood education, and youth care.

    Video, 2008


    Six First Nations fathers in Canada tell what it has been like for them to become fathers and to grow into fatherhood. Most have overcome huge social obstacles and personal challenges. These men hope that other fathers will be encouraged by their stories – their sense of being on a journey and not needing to know everything about fatherhood before getting involved in caring for their children. Their message is one of hope: “You can do it!” The fathers also hope that their stories will inspire practitioners to find new ways to include fathers in child care decisions, programs, and family services.

    The men speak in a personal way to fathers as well as to boys and other men considering becoming fathers. Presented in six interview segments (about 6 minutes each) with a screening guide to facilitate discussion, the DVD is an effective tool for professional development workshops and courses in family health, social services, law, early childhood education, and youth care.

    SKU: 5-V-530
  • Connections for Life: Attachment Resource Kit - English

    Connections for Life: Attachment Resource Kit

    Guide and Manual, 2007


    This kit provides educational resources and tools for those who work with families. The kit provides evidence-based information on what attachment means, why it is important, what influences it, and what we can do to help promote healthy, secure attachment relationships.

    The tools for supporting families are the “Attachment Activities”. These are simple, enjoyable activities that parents and other caregivers can do with children to help promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. There are seven activities that can be done with a child of any age; a list of activities that can be done before the baby is born; and a list of parenting myths and what we know now to facilitate discussion. The “Attachment Activities” include: “Group Guidelines” that provide suggestions for how to introduce the activities to parent groups in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques; and “Handouts” for parents with brief descriptions of the activities. Each “Attachment Activity” is independent of the others, so you can introduce one, some, or all of the activities, depending on what works best for you.

    All of the materials are available in both English and French.

    Note – The information in this kit should not be used to diagnose children or provide therapy. Only trained professionals should provide diagnosis or therapy.

    Guide and Manual, 2007


    This kit provides educational resources and tools for those who work with families. The kit provides evidence-based information on what attachment means, why it is important, what influences it, and what we can do to help promote healthy, secure attachment relationships.

    The tools for supporting families are the “Attachment Activities”. These are simple, enjoyable activities that parents and other caregivers can do with children to help promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. There are seven activities that can be done with a child of any age; a list of activities that can be done before the baby is born; and a list of parenting myths and what we know now to facilitate discussion. The “Attachment Activities” include: “Group Guidelines” that provide suggestions for how to introduce the activities to parent groups in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques; and “Handouts” for parents with brief descriptions of the activities. Each “Attachment Activity” is independent of the others, so you can introduce one, some, or all of the activities, depending on what works best for you.

    All of the materials are available in both English and French.

    Note – The information in this kit should not be used to diagnose children or provide therapy. Only trained professionals should provide diagnosis or therapy.



    SKU: 6-000
  • 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
  • Des liens pour la vie: Trousse de ressources pour l’attachement - Français

    Des liens pour la vie: Trousse de ressources pour l’attachement

    Guide and Manual, 2007


    Cette trousse contient des documents éducatifs, dont un DVD et un guide, ainsi que des outils à l’intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des familles. Ces documents, mis au point à partir de données fondées sur des résultats en matière d’attachement, donnent une définition de l’attachement, traitent de son importance dans le développement de l’enfant, des facteurs qui l’influencent, et de ce que nous pouvons faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant.

    Les outils pour développer l’attachement s’appellent “Activités pour développer l’attachement”. Il s’agit d’activités simples et agréables que les parents, ou les personnes responsables de l’enfant, peuvent faire avec l’enfant pour favoriser le développement d’un attachement sécurisant. Il y a sept activités à faire avec un enfant, quel que soit son âge. Il y a aussi plusieurs activités à faire avant la naissance du bébé et une liste de mythes et réalités pour faciliter la discussion avec les parents. La section sur les “activités pour développer l’attachement” comprend : les “directives pour l’animation de groupes de discussion”, lesquelles comprennent des suggestions sur la façon de présenter une activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d’enseignement pour adultes. Chaque activité comprend également un prospectus qui donne une brève description de l’activité aux parents. Les activités pour développer l’attachement sont indépendantes les unes des autres; vous pouvez en utiliser une ou plusieurs, selon ce qui est le plus approprié pour vous.

    Guide and Manual, 2007


    Cette trousse contient des documents éducatifs, dont un DVD et un guide, ainsi que des outils à l’intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des familles. Ces documents, mis au point à partir de données fondées sur des résultats en matière d’attachement, donnent une définition de l’attachement, traitent de son importance dans le développement de l’enfant, des facteurs qui l’influencent, et de ce que nous pouvons faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant.

    Les outils pour développer l’attachement s’appellent “Activités pour développer l’attachement”. Il s’agit d’activités simples et agréables que les parents, ou les personnes responsables de l’enfant, peuvent faire avec l’enfant pour favoriser le développement d’un attachement sécurisant. Il y a sept activités à faire avec un enfant, quel que soit son âge. Il y a aussi plusieurs activités à faire avant la naissance du bébé et une liste de mythes et réalités pour faciliter la discussion avec les parents. La section sur les “activités pour développer l’attachement” comprend : les “directives pour l’animation de groupes de discussion”, lesquelles comprennent des suggestions sur la façon de présenter une activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d’enseignement pour adultes. Chaque activité comprend également un prospectus qui donne une brève description de l’activité aux parents. Les activités pour développer l’attachement sont indépendantes les unes des autres; vous pouvez en utiliser une ou plusieurs, selon ce qui est le plus approprié pour vous.



    SKU: 6-001
  • 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’s Perfect Poster

    Nobody’s Perfect

    Poster, 2010


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

    Poster, 2010


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



    SKU: 5-004
  • 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