Early Brain Development, Parent Knowledge in Ontario

This report shares the results of a survey of parent knowledge about early brain development in Ontario. It reviews the results and makes recommendations relevant to parenting and child development initiatives.

On Track - Supporting Healthy Child Development and Early Identification in the Early Years: A Reference Guide for Professionals in Ontario

The On Track guide is an online reference guide for service providers working with children from 0 - 6 and their families. The objectives of the guide are to:

• Support healthy development of all children within their own pace and context
• Provide identification of indicators that may put a child at risk
• List strategies to support children and those who work with and care for them
• Assist service providers in connecting to local services for children.

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On Track guide - laminated wallets card

This laminated wallet card serves as a quick reminder of the On Track Guide website for service providers who want to access the site from multiple locations.

Available in print and PDF.

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On Track guide – static cling

This On Track Guide reminder can be placed on a smooth surface to act as a reminder of the On Track Guide website for service providers.

Available in print and PDF.

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On Track – one page handout

This handout lists the objectives and purpose of the On Track Guide and how to access the guide online.

Available in print and PDF.

On Track Guide poster

This poster can be used to make other service providers aware of the On Track Guide. The guide’s purpose, objectives and web address are included.

Available inPDF.

Children on Track – Case Scenarios

This set of 6 case scenarios will assist service providers become familiar with the On Track Guide and how it can be used in practical situation. Individual service providers or groups can learn from the discussion questions and the relating sections of the On Track Guide.

Available in PDF.

Ready to Use Workshop: Connecting with Your Baby

The purpose of this workshop is to provide practical tips for parents
and simple messages on the topic of parent-child attachment.

Available in PDF.

This report reviews early learning policy and research for First Nations children and identifies strategies to support early learning for service providers who work with First Nations parents/caregivers.

Available in print and PDF.

This manual offers culturally specific teachings and information about First Nations child development/child rearing.

Available in print and PDF.

Learning to Play and Playing to Learn: Getting Ready for School

Best Start Resource Centre 2011

This brochure will answer the questions of parents and all who care for children, how children learn from birth and how parents, and caregivers can prepare children for full-day Kindergarten and beyond. Particular attention is given to attachment, self-regulation and play.

Available in print and PDF.

A booklet for parents to encourage them to do simple things to help develop their young child: playing, reading, singing, etc.  The text is simple and the images describe the activities suggested.

Available in print and PDF. Download in English, French, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Tamil, Urdu

This is one in a series of 7 posters developed as part of the Let's Be Healthy Together project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This project developed tools to help communities prevent obesity in Aboriginal children.

Available in print and PDF.

This is one in a series of 7 posters developed as part of the Let's Be Healthy Together project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This project developed tools to help communities prevent obesity in Aboriginal children.

Available in print and PDF.

This toolkit will help service providers to prevent obesity in Aboriginal children. It was developed as part of the Let's Be Healthy Together project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This toolkit includes a cloth bag, a DVD of resources and tools, and 1 copy of each of the following books:
-Eating the Right Stuff (book for parents of young Aboriginal children about healthy eating)
-Getting Active (book for parents of young Aboriginal children about being active)
-Creating Healthier Communities (book for parents of young Aboriginal children about good mental and spiritual health)
-Prevent Childhood Obesity in Your Community (book for service providers about preventing Aboriginal child obesity)

Available in print.

This book is for service providers who work with Aboriginal parents or young Aboriginal children. It was developed as part of the Let's Be Healthy Together project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This project developed tools to help communities prevent obesity in Aboriginal children. This book helps service providers address healthy weights in young Aboriginal children.

Available in pdf.
A print copy of this book is included in the Let's Be Healthy Together Toolkit.
Note: book is only in English

This is one in a series of 3 books for parents of young Aboriginal children. It was developed as part of the Let's Be Healthy Together project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This project developed tools to help communities prevent obesity in Aboriginal children. This book helps parents give their child the best start in life when it comes to having good mental and spiritual health. It helps parents explore their culture with their young one(s).

Available in print and PDF.

Available in PDF. Download resource | appendices.
Appendix A-E
Appendix F-J
Appendix K-O
Appendix P-T

Available in print and PDF.

Available in print and PDF. Download in English, French, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Tamil, Urdu

The Welcome to Parenting box is a toolkit for new parents to help build their parenting knowledge, skills, and confidence while supporting many aspects of their newborn’s development. It includes the Welcome to Parenting: The Amazing World of Your Baby parent book, Comfort, Play & Teach DVD Tutorial for Parents, Zero to One: A Growth Chart for Infants, Comfort, Play & Teach Activity Cards: Let’s Learn!, a bath mitt, toy, and storybook with Comfort, Play & Teach activities to help parents make the most of everyday interactions with their baby. Actual product may not be identical to items pictured.

Available in toolkit format.