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Toronto Parents' Place

Kathy Buckworth
Kathy Buckworth is an experienced writer and public speaker, with numerous publishing credits in both national and local magazines and newspapers. She is the author of The Secret Life of SuperMom (Sourcebooks, 2005), and SuperMom: A Celebration of All You Do (Sourcebooks, 2006). Her third book, Journey to the Darkside: SuperMom Goes Home will be published by Key Porter in July, 2007.
www.kathybuckworth.com
Kidproof Canada
Famous child safety programs now available for Parents! Internationally recognized expert in child and family safety helps parents keep their kids safe - online - at home and at school. Get a FREE report Child Abduction Warning Signs from Kidproof Canada!
1-800-467-4615 | www.kidproofcanada.com
Sportball – Adapted program for children with additional needs
Geared towards children aged 2-16 years, the Adapted Program introduces children to 7 ball sports: Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Tennis and Golf. Sportball methodology has been carefully modified to provide the necessary accommodations within a structured and supportive environment. Children are able to enhance their physical and social skills, improve their self-image and self-concept, while developing their attention and listening skills.
(905) 882 4473 | registration@sportball.ca | www.sportball.ca
The Futura Rewards Program
The Futura RewardsTM Program, an expanded version of the successful KidsFutures® Program, helps Canadians earn cash rewards simply by purchasing everyday products and services from a wide selection of Futura Partner companies. Cash rewards can be used for important financial goals like retirement savings, a child’s future college or university costs, repaying a student loan or even giving to your favourite charity. Join now using code KIDS10 and receive $10 in Futura Rewards, free!
(416) 408-2156 | info@FuturaRewards.ca | www.futurarewards.ca/friends/kiddingaround/
Shure Consulting Services
Hiring a nanny? We offer a special consulting service that takes the mystery out of figuring out how much to pay your nanny, taxes involved, how room and board works, and other associated costs. Have a nanny? We take the headache out of preparing your nanny’s T4 and will keep you up-to-date on tax changes throughout the year to maximize tax savings.
905-326-3222 | info@nannytax.ca | www.nannytax.ca
The Kitchen Companion - Personalized Kitchen and Meal Coaching
Like a fitness trainer, a kitchen coach can help you and your family make a healthy change to your life not only physically through better eating habits but mentally by relieving stress in the kitchen. This is an in home service that provides meal assessment, pantry re-organization, cooking instruction and on-going support. We’ll spend time with you organizing, planning and teaching you in a more organized and efficient kitchen - yours.
(905) 849-9007 | thecookscompanion@sympatico.ca | www.thecookscompanion.ca
Birth is a Sacred Rite Passage
If you're looking for female-centered, empowering education about Birth, which will teach you about spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of Birth, then She Births is the perfect match!
18884327171 | shebirths@gmail.com | www.shebirths.com
Parenting with Intention: Living a life you LOVE! (ebook)
An engaging 12-part self-paced course on creating a parenting action plan. Developed by Parenting Coach Rob Stringer, learn ways to define your parenting & family goals, identify & overcome roadblocks, strengthen your "inner expert", and discover solutions that are right for you as you author a personalized success plan for you and your children. Contains background information, examples, worksheets and more. (163 pages) $24 Satisfaction guaranteed.
289-286-0727 | Rob@ParentingWithIntention.ca | www.ParentingWithIntention.ca
Yummy Mummy Club
YummyMummyClub.ca is the online destination for modern mothers looking for guilt-free adult stimulation. We speak to the woman in every mom and the realities of balancing motherhood with our sexy selves. Created by celebrity mummy Erica Ehm, it’s filled with cheeky articles, playful surveys, groovy giveaways, shopping and more. Sign up for our free and funky newsletter to win!!!
info@ericaehm.com | www.yummymummyclub.ca
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto
Big Brothers and Sisters of Toronto matches adults over the age of 19 to children between the ages of six and 18 in a one-to-one mentoring relationship that is fun and rewarding to both. For decades, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto have been well known and respected for the important service they provide to children in our community.
416-925=8981 | info@bbbst.com | www,bbbst.com
Youth Coach Canada
Newly launched Youth Coach Canada helps kids, teens, and young adults meet with success by making professional life coaching services available to youth aged 11-21. YCC offers private and group coaching, workshops, and in-school programs. YCC is dedicated to empowering today's youth—teaching them powerful skills to succeed in school and into the future—and at a fraction of usual professional rates.
905.515.9822 | info@YouthCoachCanada.com | www.YouthCoachCanada.com/
Parenting Your Child to Sleep - Dr. Nicky Cohen, C. Psych.
We are pleased to offer counselling services for parents in the areas of infant, toddler and preschooler sleep disturbances including: bedtime problems, night wakings, early morning wakings, daytime sleep difficulties, nightmares, sleep terrors and sleepwalking. Services may be covered by Extended Health Care Benefit Plans.
416.783.3900 | dr.nickycohen@kidsleep.ca | www.kidsleep.ca
Finding the Way Learning Centre
Offering home and centre based ABA/VB programs for children. Social Skills, academics, behavioural support for children.
905-669-2132 | findingtheway@rogers.com | www.ftwautism.com
Stephen Financial Services - Do It for Your Kids!
There's nothing you wouldn't do for your kids...so why not build them a more secure future by getting your financial house in order? We’re independent retirement and education savings specialists who can help you build and protect your family’s nest egg. Don’t avoid planning because it feels too complex—it doesn’t have to be! Contact us for a complimentary consultation.
416-523-3004 | joe@stephenfinancial.com | www.stephenfinancial.com
Autism Ontario (416) 246-9592 ext.232
Canadian Down Syndrome Society 1-800-883-5608
Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation 1-877-CURE 533
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada 1-613-238-5721
Canadian Mental Health Association of Canada (416) 484-7750