Connecting Before Correcting
“You cannot teach the mind
before you have the heart.
Connect before you direct.”
– Dr. Gordon Neufeld.
Read on to explore some connection strategies…
“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.
Questions or concerns about your child?
Contact Us by phone (778.782.3548) or email (info@informationchildren.com)
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Mother’s Day Blessing
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Blessing:
May those with children feel appreciated
May those grieving empty arms be comforted
May those mourning and missing the ones
who gave them life
Be wrapped in goodness and love today
– Tamara Rice -
Happy Holidays!
From our family to yours, Information Children
wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful
holiday season and happy New Year!We will be closed from December 24-
January 3, and will reopen on January 4, 2022.We look forward to connecting with you
in the new year!
Fall 2023 Workshops & Events
Summer 2023 series including Circle of Security and more.
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September Storytime
Free Online Storytime Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6 pm
September 5 @ 5:30 pm – September 28 @ 6:00 pm
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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
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Unshackling Mom Guilt Workshop
Join us in-person at the McGill Library on Monday October 16th to discuss the often shared experience of mom guilt and ways we can be kind to ourselves throughout the
October 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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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
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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!
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