“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:

Winter 2024 Workshops & Events

  • April 2024 Storytime

    Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom!

    April 2 @ 5:30 pm – April 30 @ 6:00 pm

  • Circle of Security Parenting Program

    8 weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings over zoom.

    April 11 @ 6:00 pm – May 30 @ 8:00 pm

  • Playful Parenting

    Play is the work of children. Join us over zoom to learn how we can support our children in how they learn about the world.

    April 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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-4pm. We check and respond to messages 1-2/day Monday-Friday between 9-4 pm. Please leave a message and we will get back to you within 24 hours Monday through Friday.

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!