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General

Toddler’s First Steps (PDF)

Growth and Development from 12 to 24 months – BC HealthGuide
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Ages and Stages – Child Development Information from Invest in Kids

Child Care

Selecting and Monitoring Child Care - B.C. Health Services (PDF)

Information on Family Child Care - BC Family Child Care Association

Health

Your Child’s Hearing – BC HealthGuide

Preschool Speech & Language Development Fact Sheet - Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (PDF)

Ear Infections – Canadian Pediatrics Society

Vision Information for Parents - B.C. Association of Optometrists

Young Children and Their Eyes – BC HealthGuide

I am Your Child – New Brain Research - Canadian Institute of Child Health (PDF)

Shaken Baby Syndrome – BC HealthGuide

Dental Care for Toddlers – BC HealthGuide

Healthy Teeth for Children – Canadian Paediatric Society

Childhood Immunization - Health Canada

Immunization – BC HealthGuide

Parenting

I am Your Child - Canadian Institute of Child Health (PDF)

Brain Development  from Zero to Three (U.S. site)

Guiding Your Child with Positive Discipline – Canadian Paediatric Society

Invest in Kids

Growing Healthy Canadians

Nutrition

Baby’s First Foods - HealthLink BC File

Safety

Car Seat Safety Basics - Canada Safety Council

Car Time 1-2-3-4 - Transport Canada

Advice on Buying a Car Seat - ICBC

How to baby-proof your home from the College of Family Physician of Canada.

Safe Kids Canada

Second-hand Smoke Harms Children

Healthy Spaces – Canadian Child Care Federation

Playground Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society

Swimming and Water Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society

Sun Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society