Here is a list of resources for parents. We hope that you find them useful. Please feel free to contact us with any other suggestions to add to the list.

Events

The Baby Zone: Toronto Calendar of Events

Search by age, category, time period, etc. The best start to planning local fun!

Miles Nadal JCC Calendar of Events

Find out about Jewish events happening at this active community centre.

Fun Stuff

Art Gallery of Ontario

Treat your little one to the world of art. There's a great hands-on room especially for kids. Wednesday nights are free!

Chinese New Year Resources

A great site for information on the Chinese New Year and activity ideas included.

Royal Ontario Museum

The dinosaurs, the bat cave, and the cultural artifacts are just a few of the gems at the ROM. Lots to see. Easy to spend a full day here. Friday nights are free!

E-Kids Toronto.com

A fantastic gateway to products, services and entertainment for parents and kids in the GTA.

Government

Government of Canada: Find your Member of Parliament

Use this site to find out who your Member of Parliament is by entering your postal code.

Members of Toronto City Council

The council is the main governing and legislative body for the City of Toronto. City councillors also sit on committees and community councils. Find out who your city counsellor is!

Ontario - Life Events: Having a Baby

This site has a wealth of information all in one place all to do with having a child -- e.g. links to birth certificate information, S.I.N. forms, child care subsidies, information on pregnancy leave, adoption, midwives.

TDSB School Trustee Info

This site contains contact information for trustees of the Toronto District School Board.

Medical

Toronto Public Health

Links to practically every public health issue, including information on projects that the Public Health Department is funding.

Parent Interest

Baby Signs

By the time babies are 9 to 10 months old, they are quite capable of knowing what it is they need or want. What they don't know is how to tell us with words -- which leads directly to frustration for baby and parent alike. All this changes when a baby is able to use Baby Signs.

Enchanted Learning

Lots of educational activities. Links to great kids pages.

Today's Parent Online

The website of the popular magazine, Today's Parent. Great links and information for parents for babies through to teens. The messageboards are really useful for quick tips and support.