Planning a pregnancy and being pregnant are exciting, but overwhelming times. You and your partner will have many questions. Remember, parenting is a learned skill. You are off to a great start!

During infancy and the early years, the most effective forms of discipline and guidance are limit-setting, redirection and distraction.  As an older baby starts to explore his/her world, they need limits and consistent, loving, adult supervision to keep them safe.  Although these years can be quite tiring for a parent, it is important to use discipline as an opportunity to teach and guide.

• Getting Ready for Parenting
• How Parenting Styles Impact Children
• Parenting Your Infant (Birth to 18 Months)
• Parenting Your Toddler (18 Months to 3 Years)
• Parenting Your Preschooler (3 to 5 Years)

Parenting Links from Public Health:

• Guidance and Pregnancy
• Infants and Toddlers - 0 to Age 3
• Language and Literacy
• Pregnancy
• Pre-schoolers - Ages 3 to 5
• Positive Discipline
• Resilience

Downloadable documents:

• Building Your Child’s Emotional Health

Helpful External Links:

• Ontario Early Years Centres
  A place where parents, caregivers and children up to age six can take part in programs and activities together.
  
  
• ReadyForLife.org - Understanding Temperament
  Learning about your child's temperament will allow you to help your child adapt to certain situations throughout his or her life.