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References and resources
Discover a host of useful addresses concerning:
resources and education
english, math and science
health matters
family and parenting
entertainment
Resources and Education
Childcare Resource and Research Unit
This site contains information on research into youth protection and related youth protection policies. It also provides a variety of pertinent resources.
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development
This site distributes scientific information about the social and emotional development of children aged 0 to 5 years.
Caring for Kids
Developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, this site provides information on children's health, from birth through to adolescence. Among other things, it contains a wide range of helpful tips for dealing with a sick child, as well as useful links for
locating health resources and information on nutrition for children.
Fathers' Network
This site is a great source of support to fathers (and their families) who are raising children with special health care needs. The site also contains true-life stories.
Parent Soup
This site is all about family life and dealing with every-day issues. It contains sections on health, safety, and family issues, and offers advice from experts, chats and quizzes.
Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec1
An excellent source of information for people with questions about programs, activities and services offered by the Québec education ministry.
Association des camps du Québec1
Want help making the right choice of a day camp or summer camp for your child? Visit this site to find information about ALL camps in Quebec.
English, Math and Science
- About English
- Counting on math
FunBrain
Learn math while playing interactive baseball!Multiplication.com
A site aimed at teachers, parents and students. It provides tips and games for learning the multiplication tables and having fun at the same time. - The science corner
- Safety first
Web Aware
The Internet is fantastic, but there are risks. Your involvement is essential. This site provides the tools you need to help keep your kids safe online.Safe Kids Canada
Everything you need to know about ensuring your child's safety.Emergency Preparedness for Youth with Securs
A great site for finding out all about public safety, emergency planning and what to do in the event of a natural disaster… This site contains puzzles, games, animated examples of disasters, and a Teacher's Corner for teachers who would like to organize activities.
FunBrain
Learn how to conjugate the verb "to be" in the company of some funny bumblebees.
NFB Kids
This colourful National Film Board site will take your kids on a special mission using games, experiments and fun quizzes.
Montréal Botanical Garden
Elementary school kids will be enchanted by this site, which was designed by the Botanical Garden. Experts are available to answer kids' questions and a ton of information is available. The whole site is presented in a very amusing manner! J
Health
- General information
- Specific information
- Crisis prevention
Befrienders International
This international site deals with the issue of suicide and its prevention. It provides documentation, information on suicide prevention, resources in this field and other relevant information.Health Canada
This site provides a wealth of information from major health organizations across Canada about measures to take to prevent accidents that may harm you or your children. Find information on motor vehicle incidents, water safety, poison control, preventing falls and fires, choosing the best bicycle gear...Enfant-Retour Québec
No one wants their child or anyone else's child to ever go missing. What to do in this situation? This site contains all you need to know about safeguarding against abduction, prevention and education. See the "In Case Your Child Disappears" section to find out what to do in this delicate situation.Kids Help Phone
A great resource for kids who need to get things off their chest and speak with qualified professionals for assistance.Canadian Health Network
Reaching out to prevent suicide can save lives!Gay line
A non-profit gay group, listening to lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. Every evening from 7 to 11 (eastern time), volunteers on the telephone lend an ear to callers and give out appropriate information and referrals. Services are free, anonymous and confidential.
Today's Parent
This site is all about health, education and family life. The various sections guide you toward relevant information for your child's age, from birth through adolescence.
Growing Healthy Kids
Learn about children at every important stage of their life (starting school, becoming a teenager and young adult, etc.) and on the many factors that influence them (family, school, neighbourhood, workplace, etc.)
Health Canada
Find what you need on the Children's Health Centre. Search for information on children's developmental health from 0 to age 12 on a host of topics including play, learning, behaviour, parenting, nutrition, safety, immunization, illness and special
needs.
Dietitians of Canada
Find out more about healthy eating.
Growing Healthy Kids
This site promotes the well-being of children by encouraging positive involvement from all those likely to contribute to the various stages of their development (first year of life, starting school, adolescence, adulthood).
Family and Parenting
Canadian Kids Page
Monthly features for kids from preschool through high school. Aimed at parents, children and teachers, this site provides links to other interesting sites (listed by topic).
Entertainment
- ages 0 to 6
- ages 6 to 11
Up to ten
A terrific site aimed at children aged 0 to 10 that offers fun and educational games and activities sure to delight youngsters.
Treehouse
A site aimed at young children that offers online games and activities presented by their favourite TV characters.
Caillou
A site for small children to have fun playing with their friend Caillou.
The kidz page
A great source of online games and activities for your children to enjoy at home.
Sesame Street
A site where your kids can send a Sesame Street e-card to their friends.
PBS kids
A great spot for your kids to play and learn at the same time through stories, music, games, and colouring.
KidsPlayPark
A whole range of fun and educational games sure to thrill your kids.
FunBrain
A site that offers a vast array of educational games for children, indexed by age group.
EcoKids
An exciting Web site that offers games, information on science and nature, etc. Your kids will be enchanted wandering through this interactive world and learning about the importance of the environment.
Kid Sites
An extensive directory of sites for your kids.
Looney tunes
Loads of fun for everyone! This site brings the Loony Tune characters right on screen for your kids to enjoy.
Garfield
A chance to play with the only cat in the world who hates Mondays! Kids can do puzzles, play arcade games, send electronic postcards to their friends and enjoy many other fun activities.
Girl Tech
Who ever said girls aren't interested in science and that technology is only for guys? This site presents famous women in science, sports, etc., and offers site visitors a whole range of activities and ways to communicate.
Prongo.com
A series of free online games, quizzes, clip art, e-cards, wallpaper, kid jokes, screensavers and more to amuse your kids.
National Film Board of Canada
Fun games, such as creating a music video, animation, storyboards and much more.
Internet Magic
A whole range of classic magic tricks, games and puzzles?
Cartoon Network
Advanced games for your budding experts!
Games kids play
This site was designed for low-speed Internet connections. It lists hundred of game ideas sure to keep your kids busy for hours on end!
You'll find, in the Teen portal, references and resources for young people from 12 to 17.