Parenting 6 to 12 year olds

Parenting can be a challenging role but also it is the most important and most rewarding work you will ever do. York Region Health Services offers newsletters and workshops for parents of school-aged children. Click on a topic below for more details or for a quick glance at our programming check out our parenting flyer.

Bullying and Violence

Children and Stress

Communicating with your Child

Discipline that Teaches

Nutrition for School Aged Kids

Nurturing Self-Esteem

Positive Body Image

Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition

Staying Healthy

Talking to Your Kids about Sexuality

Understanding Adolescence

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Also there are many parenting resources in our community that can help. They can provide information, services and guidance when you are not sure who to ask or where to go.

The internet can be a great link to information on various topics. Click here to see the summary of websites from our parenting topics.