Programs are offered for three age groups:

• Newborn (0) to 12-month-olds;
• 1- to 3-year-olds; and
• 4- to 6-year-olds

Topics may include:

• picky eating
• introducing solid foods
• healthy weight gain
• raising a vegetarian child
• healthy snacks

As well as:

• behaviour
• independence
• tantrums
• sibling rivalry
• child development stages
• Canadian parenting styles
• immunizing your child
• fevers, colds and the flu
• sensitive skin and rashes
• asthma and allergies
• environmental issues
• keeping your child safe
• when to go to the hospital

Eligibility:

Parents, caregivers with children aged newborn to 6 years old.

Must live within service boundaries.

Languages:

• English
• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Location:

All groups will be held at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre unless otherwise noted.

Hours:

Each group is offered 3 times a year for 8 weeks.

Appointments:

Not required.

Registration:

Required.

Contact:

Chinese groups: Phyllis Lam (416) 461-1925, ext. 244

English groups: Gurpreet Karir (416) 461-1925, ext. 230