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Where You Can Get More Information

Internet

These sites on the internet cover carious topics about children's development. If you do not have a computer or internet access, you can use the computers at the Kelowna Public Library.

- BC Council For Families - www.bccf.bc.ca
This site contains information related to all family issues such as parenting and child development. It also links to other sites on the internet that contain information on these issues.

- Child and Family Canada - www.cfc-efc.ca
This site contains many articles on different topics about children.

- Zero to Three Bulletin - www.zerotothree.org
This site offers information on several different topics such as infant brain development and the latest issues on child development.

- Health Canada - www.hc-sc.gc.ca
This site provides access to several publications on topics related to health and children.

- Early Years Study - www.childsec.gov.on.ca
This site reports on the Early Years Study on early brain development and how to put it into practice.

- BC Health Guide - www.bchealthguide.org
This site provides health information specific to BC residents.

- Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - www.caslpa.ca/english/connections.html
This site offers information on topics related to communication disorders, speech, language and hearing difficulties.

- Kelowna Child Care Society - www.kelownachildcare.com

- C.A.T.C.H (Community Action Towards Children's Health) - www.catch.silk.net
This site provides links to a comprehensive directory of programs and services for young families living in the Central Okanagan.


Books

* = These books are available at the Kelowna Public Library. There are many good books at the library, which can be found under the call number 649.

- Butler, D (199 cool , Babies Need Books. Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann.*

- Carey, W.B. & Jablow, M. (1997)., Understanding Your Child's Temperament. New York: Macmillan.*

- Colorosa, B. (2001), Kids Are Worth It!: Giving Your Child The Gift of Inner Discipline. Toronto: Penguin Books.*

- Greene, R. (199 cool , The Explosive Child. New York: HarperCollins Books.*

- Greenspan, S. (1999), Building Healthy Minds. Perseus Books.*

- Guy, K. (1997), Our Promise to Children. Ottawa: Canadian Institute of Child Health.

- Johnson, T.C. (199 cool , Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors - What's Natural and Healthy. South Pasadena, California.*

- Leach, P. (1990), Your Baby and Child From Birth to Age Five. New York: Alfred A. Knope.*

- Lerner, C. and Dombro, A. (2000), Learning and Growing Together: Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Development. Washington, D.C. Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.

- Lieberman, A. (1995), The Emotional Life of the Toddler. New York: The Free Press.

- Nelson, J. (1996), Positive Discipline. Ballantine Books.*


Telephone

- Parent Help Line - 1-888-603-9100
This valuable resource answers questions about parenting issues.

- BC Health Guide Nurse Line - 1-866-215-4700
Toll free health advice from a registered nurse.