ONTARIO EARLY LEARNING YEARS
CENTRES
A free government-run
program for mothers and children (infant - six years). For locations and program details check the
website: www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
MOVIES FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES
See new movies at baby-friendly cinemas. The sound
is lowered, and stroller parking and change tables are available.
MOVIES FOR MOMMIES:
www.moviesformommies.com
FAMOUS
BABIES (Famous Players): www.famous-players.com
STARS AND STROLLERS (Cineplex): www.cineplex.com
NORTH TORONTO MOMS GROUP (formerly MOMS
Group)
This not-for-profit
mother's group has been around since 1965. Spend a morning with local-area moms.
The group offers guest speakers, refreshments and child care. New members are
always welcome, whether you are a stay-at-home mom, on maternity leave, or work
part-time.
Weekly Tuesday meetings (during the school year) at
St.Timothy's Church, 100 Old Orchard Grove, from 9:15 - 11:00 AM. Go to www.northtorontomoms.com for information.
METRO MOTHERS NETWORK
(MUMNET)
This not-for-profit group
meets once a week. Meetings consist of a 45-minute work-out plus a one-hour
program (speaker or discussion), while your child is cared for. New members are
welcome, whether you are a stay-at-home mom, on maternity leave, or work
part-time. There are several locations across Toronto. Visit the website for
details: www.mumnet.ca.
FITMOM
Fitmom offers pre and postnatal health and
wellness services and classes: personal training, birth services, nutrition
counselling and group fitness classes (prenatal and postnatal). Visit the website for details: www.fitmomcanada.com.
THE PARENTING NETWORK
Founded by parent educator/counselor, Beverley
Cathcart-Ross. Workshops offered on topics such as parenting, sibling rivalry,
setting limits, and positive discipline. Visit the website for details: www.parentingnetwork.ca.
TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH - INFANT PARENTING
CLASSES
An excellent five-week
program offered throughout the year, at no charge, to first-time parents and
their babies (0-4 months). A great way to meet other mothers in your area, and
to learn how to parent your new baby. Call Toronto Public Health to register at
416-338-8451.
BECOMING - MATERNITY & PARENTING
CENTRE
Offers classes, seminars, support groups, and counselling
services for parents-to-be and new families. Visit the website for details: www.becomingmaternity.com.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Offers in-home parenting advice and support.
Creative strategies and solutions for your parenting issues. www.parentalguidance.ca.
ORANGE DOT
"Studio of discovery." Inspiring dance and artistic programs for
expecting and new moms. Prenatal and postnatal classes; cooking and more: www.orangedotinc.com.
FAIRLAWN NEIGHBOURHOOD
CENTRE
Offers over 50 programs of interest to moms!
www.fairlawnneighbourhoodcentre.com
ART
STROLLERS
Enjoy a cultural outing
with your little one! Art Strollers offers a vast selection of museum tours,
gallery visits, and workshops in Toronto.
www.artstrollers.com
COOL WEBSITES FOR MOMS
www.urbanmoms.ca
"The
ultimate online community and resource by urban moms, for urban moms."
www.savvymom.ca
Tried and
tested solutions for busy moms, tips on home and family life, cool party ideas,
and all kinds of "savvy stuff" moms want to know.
www.babblingbananas.com
A website from the women who run
Moms in the City. For the scoop on "what's hot, happening, and relevant about
kids right now."
www.weewelcome.ca
An online parenting magazine for moms of new babies. Moms
can "have a baby and a life."
www.canadiansitter.ca
A
website that offers parents a way to find university/college level baby sitters
who are close to their homes.
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