Parenting isn't easy, that's why our Librarians have compiled resources to help find what you need.
Homework/Homeschool Help
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SplashLearn
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With thousands of games, playsheets, books and videos at their fingertips, your child will never want to stop learning.
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TVO Learn
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Welcome to TVO Learn, an effective way to help your child explore learning that aligns with the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Explore straightforward, engaging and free resources you can trust to support your child’s learning.
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TVO Mathify
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TVO Learn Mathify provides FREE online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12. Access our math tutoring website from any digital device, whenever you need the help.
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TVO mPower
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Developed by the creators of TVO Kids and Ontario educators, TVO Learn mPower supports math learning in classrooms across Ontario. A suite of 65+ online games bridge math learning from school to home with fun, curriculum-aligned content in math and many other subjects. Free to all Ontario educators, students, and families and proven learn-at-home math support.
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
CAM is the national organization representing midwives and the profession of midwifery in Canada.
Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation
Provides resources on breastfeeding basics.
La Leche League Canada
Provides breastfeeding help, learn about breastfeeding and the law, find local support and connect with other mothers via online forums.
Multiple Births Canada
This organization strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada.
Babies & Toddlers
Attachment Parenting Canada
Provides support and current evidence-based information for parenting choices.
Best Start Resource Centre
This organization provides support for expectant mothers and their young children.
The Period of Purple Crying
Tips on how to soothe a crying baby.
Todaysparent.com
This is the online version of Today's Parent magazine. The website includes blogs, message boards, recipes, and tools (baby namer, ovulation predictor, etc.).
Zero to Three
From baby to big kid, this is a free e-newsletter on how children learn and grow each month from birth to 3 years old.
Preschoolers
About Kids Health
A project of the Hospital for Sick Children, this is an online resource for families looking for information on child development, common health problems, and health care.
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
This site describes Ontario's programs and services for children and youth, community and social services, immigration policy and programs, and women's issues.
Middle & Teen Years
Mind Your Mind
Information, resources, and tools for youth and emerging adults who may be struggling and coping with life challenges.
Bullying
Kids Help Phone
Kids help phone is Canada’s only national, bilingual, 24-hour, toll-free confidential and anonymous phone and web counseling, referral and information service.
Child Care
Canadian Child Care Federation
CCCF is a member-based organization that focuses on quality early learning and child care.
Finding Quality Child Care
This website provides information for parents looking for quality child care that’s affordable and meets the needs of their families.
General Parenting
Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC)
CWLC is a national organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and protection of vulnerable young people.
Parents Like Us
An online handbook and guide for parents of a young person with a substance disorder.
Home Schooling
Here you'll find curriculum documents and exemplars from the Ontario Ministry of Education spanning Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
A provincial homeschool group that provides support to homeschool families.
Ontario Government Learn at Home
The Ministry of Education's learn at home page has supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home.
Internet Safety
Cybertip.ca
Cybertipa.ca is a website created by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and is dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Their website has lots of information about internet safety for children and can also be used to report online sexual exploitation of children.
Safekids.com
Blog postings for parents about topics related to safe use of the internet with links to articles and resources.
MediaSmarts
MediaSmarts is a Canadian non-profit organization for digital media and literacy. They work to support adults with information and tools so that they can help children and teens develop the critical thinking skills they need when interacting with the media.
Literacy & Learning
ABC Life Literacy Canada
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector.
Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers
This site provides strategies, lessons, techniques, and activities to help teach kids who struggle with reading.
TVO Teach Ontario
Find activities for children aged 2 - 5 years, and in Grades 1 to 6 in subject areas of social science, English, French, health, math, science and the arts.
Learning Disabilities
Ability Online Support Network
A monitored online community including forums, resources, and fun stuff.
Great Schools: Special Education
An incredibly comprehensive site for learning about different learning challenges.
Ontario Ministry of Education - Special Education
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of students with learning disabilities and schools.
The International Dyslexia Association: Ontario Branch
A website providing information, support, and resources for individuals with dyslexia and those who support them.
