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	Parent/Child Mother Goose The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patters during their children's crucial early years, and give their children healthy early experiences with language and communication. There is no cost to parents who participate. For a list of organizations throughout BC that deliver the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® to families, here is a hyperlink showing a list of organizations offering the Program. http://nationalpcmgp.ca/ Here is a list of organizations that deliver Parent/Child Mother Goose (based on FRP-BC's membership)
	Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program A Parenting Program for parents of children birth to age 5. Meet with other parents of young children; share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent; learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour; discuss real-life parenting situations; work together with the support of a trained facilitator; discover positive ways of parenting. To find an organization that delivers the Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program, click on the following link. http://www.bccf.ca/families/programs/nobodys-perfect. Here is a list of organization that deliver Nobody's Perfect (based on FRP-BC's membership)

	BC Child Care Resource & Referral Program Child Care Resource & Referral Program (CCRR) offers quality child care referrals, resources and support to all child care providers and families in over 400 communities across the Province of British Columbia.
	Infant Development Program The Infant Development Program serves families with children, age birth to three years, who are at risk for developmental problems.Locate the Infant Development Program in your community.
	Families First BC Government has launched a Families First website. click here Find services, learn more about the Families First Agenda, and share your ideas. Click here to see the full agenda
	Pacific Post Partum Support Society The society offers telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the lower mainland. Pacific Post Partum Support Society

	Ministry of Health Health Authorities Locate the health office in your region/community HealthLink Health information at your fingertips - just a click or phone call away (call 8-1-1) Immunization
	StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres StrongStart BC programs are located in school facilities and fulfil government’s election platform and throne speech commitment to use underutilized school spaces to deliver early learning services. StrongStart Early Learning Centres. Ministry of Education Provides additional information on Early Childhood Development and links to the various programs and initiatives including StrongStart Early Learning Program and all day kindergarten.
Additional Parenting and Child Development Information Links:
	Positive Parenting (Videos) www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/positive_parenting.htm Parents Matter – www.parentsmatter.ca The website has valuable free downloadable information in multilingual languages to support early childhood educators and families. Welcome To Parenting Everything you need to know about your pregnancy, labor and delivery - all in one place. Researched, tested and proven with expectant parents just like you. Plus all the things you will want to know once your new baby comes home with you! PBS Parents This website has a variety of topics including reading and language development in children ages 0 through 9 years. It describes listening, talking, reading, and writing expectations for each age-range. Everyday activities are given to help parents encourage their child’s language and literacy skills. Your Child's Development Milestones Check out this easy reference on the ages and stages milestones of your child's development. Quit Smoking Community Everything you want and need to know about quitting smoking.