Other Parenting Group Websites
Mummymeet.ca - A positive community for Moms to meet other Moms and where they feel free to be themselves!
Parents In BC - Local site with resources, classifieds, a photcontest and a forum that is great for meeting other parents, having playdates, getting advice, or just chatting about your day.
Multiple Births Canada - Multiple Births Canada strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada.
UrbanMommies - Urbanmommies.com is an Online Resource for New and Expectant Parents
Savvy Daddy A group for new fathers – SavvyDaddy.com lets you know quickly what your baby needs and what your wife needs. Find the tricks to keep your new balance between being a husband & new dad as well as your work schedule on this new mission.
Health Information
Interior Health - Interior Healths website which is the health authority responsible for ensuring publicly funded health services are provided to the people of the Southern Interior.
La Leche League Canada - To encourage, promote and provide mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of children, families and society.
About Kids Health -Trusted answers from the “The Hospital for Sick Children”
Dial-a-dietitian - Dial-A-Dietitian is operated by HealthLines Services BC and is a free nutrition information line for British Columbians. Registered dietitians can provide brief nutrition consultation by phone.
Sleep Sense – Learn important facts about sleep and how to solve your child’s sleep problems.
Chiropractic Care - See how Chiropractic care can help for prenatal and postnatal Moms as well as infants.
Canadian Toy Testing Council - The Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) is a highly innovative organization – an international leader in the world of toys! Every year, hundreds of toys are selected as representative of those being offered on the market. These toys are then tested by Canadian children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value and the results are displayed here.
Postpartum Depression Awareness - Is a non-profit organization working to increase AWARENESS and RESOURCES for postpartum depression & mood disorders in Western Canada. Help is out there! To find resources and support groups in your area, please visit them.
Early Childhood Development Initiatives in Kelowna
CATCH - Community Action Towards Childrens Health - Community Action Towards Childrens Health - The CATCH coalition is a partnership of individuals and organizations who endeavour to make the Central Okanagan the best possible place to raise young children by following their mission: "working together for the healthy development of children in their early years (conception to school entry) in the Central Okanagan"
Success By 6 - Success By 6® is an early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing all children with a good start in life. It helps to ensure that children ages 0 to 6 develop the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical skills they need as they enter school.
Building Healthy Families - a nonprofit society and a registered charity that wants to preserve, stabilize and strengthen families in Kelowna through education, training and support.
Central Okanagan Child Development Association - Providing early intervention services through a family-centered approach, The Central Okanagan Child Development Association supports families in promoting the optimum development of children with challenges.
Parenting Magazines
Okanagan Child - Okanagan Child is a fresh, supportive resource magazine for parents and caregivers living in the Okanagan region. From pregnancy through the teen years, each issue aims to include valuable information on topics including health & fitness, parenting, finances, green living, relationships and great products.
Kelowna Parents - Kelowna’s Parenting Magazine, online
Todays Parent - Today’s Parent magazine online site
Canadian Parents - Canada’s Parenting community
Online Activity Ideas for your Baby
Games With Baby - Baby activities and Baby Games - build brain, motor, social and language skills for your baby.
Download Baby Sign Language - 1 free trial download of Baby Sign Language.
Sweet Spot - Your source for tips, gear and recipes to take you from maternity to motherhood.
Huggies Happy Baby - Online Baby Games - Find your online baby activities here.
Pampers Village - Diapers, baby care and parenting information
Other Interesting Links
Canadian Mother Resource - Information guide for expecting and new mothers and families in Canada
Kelowna Child Care Society & Childcare Referral Service - Assistance in locating child care in your area that meets your family’s specific needs
Invest in Kids - Invest in Kids aims to strengthen the parenting knowledge, skills and confidence of all those who touch the lives of children from birth to age five.
Canadian Moms Top 100 Websites - Support Canadian Moms by visiting their websites.
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club - leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development for over 5,000 young people and families each year throughout the Okanagan valley.
