Parents

Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in wiring a baby's brain for learning. From a child's first breath to the first day of kindergarten, loving relationships are the best teachers.

Mary Gordon: Roots of Empathy

Positive Parenting supports all aspects of healthy child development. It is based on decades of research into the links between parenting and how young children respond to life's challenges. A "positive parent" is a loving, understanding, reasonable and protective teacher and model.

Positive Parenting: Invest in Kids

You are the most important person in your child's life. As parents, you are the true experts on children. But raising a child is a big job to do alone. You need to know how you can help your children grow and develop so they are ready for school and life. You need to know when to ask questions and where to go for help.

Richmond Parent Map

Many families with young children new to Richmond are unaware of the many programs and activities available to them. The Richmond Parent Map, available in 6 languages connects families to play opportunities, information and family support.

• English Parent Map (PDF 2MB)
• Chinese Parent Map (PDF 2MB)
• Spanish Parent Map (PDF 2MB)
• Punjabi Parent Map (PDF 2MB)
• Farsi Parent Map (PDF 2MB)
• Arabic Parent Map (PDF 2MB)

Richmond Licensed Child Care Facilities

A list of licensed child care facilities in Richmond is updated monthly by Child Care Facilities Licensing. Download a current list here. For information on choosing quality child care that meets your child's needs, contact Richmond Child Care Resource and Referral.

Parent Workshops and Classes

As adults we never stop learning. Parent workshops and classes provide information and tools designed to support you in developing your own ways to promote your children's growth and development. Find out about parent programs (PDF 46KB).

Family Support and Crisis Services

As a parent you may get stressed, tired or lonely. Or you may be dealing with anger, domestic violence or post partum depression. There are people who will listen and help you for free. Help is available from people who have experience and understand. Find out where you can get help in Richmond (PDF 102KB).

Links

• Born Learning
  Helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children. Also available in Spanish.

• Canadian Parents
  Provides information, blogs and advice from experts.

• Healthy Parenting Home Study Program
  Healthy Parenting Home Study Program is a program for expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of children from infancy to age five. The program is a self-led study that enables parents to expand their knowledge on parenting in the comfort of their own home. Developed by Saskatchewan Health.

• Today's Parent Magazine
  This website for Today's Parents Magazine includes tools, articles and newsletters.