Resources for Parents

The library has books and audio-visual materials on a wide array of parenting topics. Here are some of the many useful educational, recreational and community websites of interest to parents:

 

New Westminster Parent Resources

Kidsnewwest.ca This site lists organizations that provide services for New Westminster families

Family Suupport Institute: Helps families connect with qualified support workers

Sibling Rivalry Resources 

AboutKidsHealth: Sibling rivalry toward a newborn

BabyCentre: Sibling rivalry: Why it happens and what to do about it

KidsHealth: Preparing your child for a new sibling

Pregnancy & Baby: Bringing home baby: Preparing young children

 

Toys and other products for children

Canadian Toy Testing Council: Find out which toys are recommended and which aren't and why.

Entertainment Software Rating Board: Ratings help narrow the choice of games. Search by game name.

Health Canada Consumer Product Safety: This federal government site rates furniture, clothing, toys and many other consumer products.

Healthy Stuff: This is a consumer guide to toxic chemicals in toys and other household items.

Education resources

BC Ministry of Education Home Page

BC Confederation of Parents Advisory Councils Home Page

Bullying

Canadian Parents for French

Safekids.com: Internet safety for families.

 

At home

Child Fun Family Website: Who says parenting can't be fun? Colouring pages, subscriber newsletters.

Kidshealth.org: Information for parents, kids and teens including talking to your child about news and violence.

PBS Parents: Offers features, advice and thousands of educational activities dedicated to helping both parents and caregivers raise children who are ready to learn.

How to Help Every Child Become a Reader: From the US Department of Education, this site gives useful tips on how to get your child reading.

Youth on Drugs: Deals with drug reality. Resources, information, and a place to submit art, poems, stories.