Parenting Workshops
April Parenting Workshops
Registered Parenting Workshops are offered weekly or in sessions on various parenting topics. Children's Program Available!
During this session you can also register your child to participate in our play based children's program in the next room with our Educators.
Dates and Topics :
April 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Preparing for Kindergarten (4-Week Series)
*Please register ONLY if you did not attend last month's 4-Week Series*
Time and Location:
Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am at MCRC EarlyON at 410 Bronte Street South, Milton ON. Birch Room.
Resources
Preparing for Kindergarten
An online collection of info, tips and resources to help you prepare your child for the transition to school. Click the image above to access the full 6 weeks series.
Parent Resource Library
Our informal Parent Resource Library offers books, videos and reference material on loan free of charge. Articles and tip sheets related to parenting are also available.
Library resources can be borrowed for two week periods.
Parent Educators and Navigators are available to assist with the selection of resource material, answer parenting questions and direct clients to appropriate services.
Library Hours
The library is currently available during program hours only.
Locations
- Parent Library @ Viola Desmond Public School (located in the EarlyOn Child and Family Centre)
For assistance please contact:
MCRC Navigators - 410 Bronte Street South
905-876-1244 ext 238
navigators@mcrc.on.ca
Parenting Supports
Designed for families with children newborn to 5 years (not yet in school), ASK offers a 15 minute consultation with professionals from: Speech, Hearing, Behaviour, Preschool and Infant Development. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
Public Health Nurse Visits
Once a month (fall through spring) a Public Health Nurse with the Child Health Program, Region of Halton, will be on-site to share information and resources through formal and informal consultations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to your child’s health.
For further information call (905) 876-1244 ext.210
Links
Child Care Directory and Information Line
Our Kids Network
Halton Multicultural Council
Families Canada
Lighthouse - Peer Support for Grieving Children, Youth and their Families
Caring For Kids (Information for parents from Canada's pediatricians)