Bullying - A Guide for Parents
Internet Safety
The following site was identified as a valuable resource for parents in a recent presentation by Thunder Bay Police regarding internet safety. This site provides a translation of internet chat jargon / lingo.
http://www.transL8it.com
Ontario College of Teachers
A portal by which members of the public can access information about teachers as professionals, teacher qualifications and the the standards of practice and ethical standards.
www.oct.ca/public/
Communities Together For Children / Ontario Early Years Centre
http://www.ctctbay.org/
Active 2010
A comprehensive strategy from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario
http://www.active2010.ca/index.cfm?fa=english.homepage
Best Start
Ontario’s maternal, newborn and early child development resource centre.
http://www.beststart.org/
Canada’s Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
This Government of Canada guide promotes the benefits of healthy eating, regular physical activity and healthy weights and shows you how to manage them so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/guide/index_e.html
Canada's Physical Activity Guides for Children and Youth
Here you’ll find guides and other resources (including magazines for children and youth) developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth/index.html
Children’s Health
Features on health matters including weight, nutrition and specific health conditions from the Ontario Ministry of Health.
http://www.healthyontario.com/Sites/4/templates/page6743.aspx
Canadian Health Network
Information to help you prevent disease and make healthy choices for yourself and your family, from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
Immunization information from the Ministry of Health
- “Are Your Kids Immune?”
http://www.healthyontario.com/Page339.aspx
- Immunization Fact Sheets
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/pub_menus/pub_immun.html
Nutrition
Information, guidance, support and tools from the Ministry of Health.
http://www.healthyontario.com/Page6758.aspx
Office of Child and Family Service Advocacy
Listens, problem solves, mediates complaints, negotiates with service providers or government officials, networks with the community and intercedes on behalf of children, youth or young adults when they cannot speak for themselves.
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/CS/en/programs/OCFSA/Publications/right.ht...
Ontario School Counsellors' Association
Help on such important youth issues as bullying, eating disorders, drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
http://www.osca.ca/youth.htm
Ontario Women’s Directorate
Wide range of information useful for parents of girls.
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/index.html
Active Health Kids Canada
Parents and kids can get information about sports in Ontario through this database of local program opportunities.
http://www.activehealthykids.ca/
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Information on child protection from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/CS/en/programs/ChildProtection/Publication...
Road Safety – Child Safety
Information for kids, parents and caregivers from Transport Canada.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm
Special Needs
Links to information and resources for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Maintained by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/CS/en/programs/SpecialNeeds/default.htm
Special Needs Opportunity Windows (SNOW)
Online resources for parents of students with special needs.
http://snow.utoronto.ca/
Stay Alert…Stay Safe
Canada's leading national streetproofing program for Grades 1 to 4, offering educational resource materials for teachers and information for kids.
http://www.sass.ca/
TVOParents
Whether your child is a first timer or a school veteran, TVOParents can help your family get into the school groove. http://www.TVOParents.com
