“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.” – Alfie Kohn

Who is Information Children?

The Canadian Society for Information Children is a non-profit organization and a registered charity, founded in 1979. We provide information, support and referrals to parents and caregivers related to the care and well-being of families with children 12 years and under. Our Parent Coach-Educators answer all Helpline calls; for areas outside of our area of expertise, we provide parents with referrals to other community organizations or resources related to the concern.

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Questions or concerns about your child?

Contact Us by phone (778.782.3548) or email (info@informationchildren.com)

Information Children Blog

  • Cooling Stations for the BC Heatwave

    It is so HOT! Please stay safe and stay hydrated!
    Cities throughout the Lower Mainland have made
    cooling stations available for people needing a
    place to cool off safely. 

  • Social and Emotional Development

    Social-Emotional development starts early.
    In the early years, your child’s social and
    emotional health is every bit as important
    as their physical health…

  • Maximising Your Mealtime Connections

    Mealtimes can be tricky to navigate, especially
    for families with toddlers and young children.
    Toddlers are at that stage where they are certainly
    letting their opinions known, and keeping the
    experience positive for everyone is not always easy.
    Here are some strategies your family can try:

Fall 2023 Workshops & Events

Summer 2023 series including Circle of Security and more.

  • September Storytime

    Free Online Storytime Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6 pm

    September 5 @ 5:30 pm – September 28 @ 6:00 pm

  • Parenting Tweens Workshop Series

    Beginning October 12th we’re hosting a 6 part workshop series over Zoom Thursdays from 10 am -12 pm. We’ll examine parenting tweens in the digital age, discuss how to navigate

    October 12 @ 10:00 am – November 16 @ 12:00 pm

  • Circle of Security Parenting Workshop Series

    Join us for this highly successful 8 part series that focuses on relationship and gives parents an easy road map to help better respond to the needs of our kiddos

    October 24 @ 11:00 am – December 12 @ 1:00 pm

  • New Parents Group

    Join us online Thursdays from 1-3 pm beginning November 9th for a 6 part series designed to support new parents in their amazing challenging wonderful exhausting new role. We’ll discuss

    November 9 @ 1:00 pm – December 14 @ 3:00 pm

Parenting Help When You Need It

Helpline:  Call us at 778.782.3548

All of your concerns and questions around parenting in the early years (birth-12 years) can be addressed by a Parenting Coach-Educator.

E-support: info@informationchildren.com

Helpline and E-support hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. If we are unable to take your call, please leave a voicemail message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Parent Coaching:  Click here to go to our scheduling page and book a one-to-one session with one of our Parent Coach-Educators

We look forward to connecting with you soon!