Parenting & life skills

Attachment is the emotional tie between a baby and their caregiver. Learn about the different types of attachment and how a babies attachment develops over the first year of their life. Also learn about the social and emotional development of your child.

Bullying can occur anywhere and take on many different forms. Learn about the different types of bullying, what to look out for and how to help your child. Find some resources for parents on how to deal with aggression and bullying in preschoolers.

Read about sex, gender and sexual orientation to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.

Growing children need to learn some important skills for adulthood, especially if they have a long-term health condition. This section describes the factors that help your teen become more independent and what to do if you are concerned about their well-being and self-care.

Learn how to encourage life skills such as resilience, positive thinking and self-efficacy in your child. Also find out about the importance of creativity and curiosity.

Find some information on adjusting to having a new baby and how this can affect your relationship with your partner.

Find information about the physical and emotional changes that happen in boy and girls as they go through puberty. Also find some resources that will help explain puberty to your child.

Learn how to talk to your child about sex and relationships. Find a guide about what information your child should be able understand at different ages.

Learn about the importance of sleep and how to help your child get a good night's sleep. Also find information about problems that could be preventing your child from getting a good night's sleep such as night terrors.

Substance use is the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs for pleasure or enjoyment. Learn about how to talk to your teen about the use of substances.

Learn what to expect when your child transitions through the health-care system and when they make the switch to adult care. Find out how to prepare your child for taking charge of their own care.