Parenting Support
Pregnancy |
Programs Support and Services For more information on pregnancy, please visit our Healthy Pregnancy page. |
Healthy Babies Healthy Children |
Healthy Babies Healthy Children is a free, voluntary program for pregnant women and families with young children up to the child’s transition to school. If you are eligible you may receive home visits from a Public Health Nurse and Family Visitor. The home visits will help you learn about:
If you are interested in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program call 519-575-4400 and ask to make a referral to the program. |
Breastfeeding |
Programs Supports and Services You can speak to a public health nurse for breastfeeding support by calling 519-575-4400 Call Health Connect Ontario at 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007) for 24/7 breastfeeding support by registered nurses and lactation experts. For more information on breastfeeding, please visit our Breastfeeding page. |
Healthy Eating |
Nutri-eSTEP
For more information on healthy eating, please visit our Healthy Eating and Children page. |
Child Development |
Nipissing District Developmental Screen
The Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS) is an easy-to-use checklist that can be used to track your child's development. Call Region of Waterloo at 519-575-4400 if you have any questions or register online for your checklist. Child Development Supports and Services Family Compass WR - Your first step to finding community-based services and supports for parents, youth and children in Waterloo Region. For more information on Growth and Development, please visit our Growth and Development page. |
Parenting |
As a parent, you are your child's first teacher. Interacting with your child in a positive way during everyday activities helps to strengthen your relationship with your child.
You can speak to a public health nurse for parenting advice and support by calling 519-575-4400 on weekdays. For more information on Parenting, please visit our Positive Parenting page. |
Mental Health |
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