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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.
Download the The Dad Difference Facilitator’s Guide.SKU: 5-V-531 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-510 -
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.
SKU: 5-002 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-511 -
My Curious Brain Info Card
Information Card, 2022
The My Curious Brain Resource Room is an interactive virtual tool to help children and adults learn what happens in the brain and body when stress is experienced. This postcard provides the QR code and link to access the resource.
SKU: 5-508 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-504 -
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.
SKU: 5-812 -
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.
SKU: 5-001 -
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.
SKU: 2-461 -
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.
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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.
SKU: 5-015 -
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
SKU: 7-V-721 -
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
SKU: 5-V-524 -
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.
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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
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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.
SKU: 5-V-533 -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SKU: 5-V-530 -
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
SKU: 5-V-522 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-532 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-517 -
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.
SKU: 5-501 -
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!
SKU: 5-801 -
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.
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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.
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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
SKU: 5-V-519 -
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.
SKU: 6-000 -
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.
SKU: 5-V-500