Triple P
Triple P for Baby
Triple P for Baby is an eight-session program made up of four group sessions followed by four brief individual phone consultations.
The series will increase parents’ competence and confidence in raising their babies by targeting known risk factors commonly associated with the transition to parenthood. More specifically, the courses cover positive parenting techniques that help new parents boost their confidence and skills in managing infant behaviour, as well as coping techniques to deal with parental stress. The courses also cover how new parents can support their partners during this rewarding but challenging time.
To register for the Triple P for Baby series, simply fill out and submit the online registration form. For booking assistance, call 1-800-267-7120.
Positive Parenting Program
Triple P, which stands for Positive Parenting Program, is a program based on research and best practices that aims to prevent and treat behavioural and emotional problems in children and teenagers. Ultimately, it is designed to prevent problems before they arise and to create family environments that enable children to reach their full potential.
Learn more about Triple P, which is offered free of charge by the health unit.
To find additional series of the Triple P - Power of Positive Parenting program that would suit your family’s needs, visit the following websites:
Triple P Ontario
Triple P Ontario’s website features helpful tips to help you parent your child or teen confidently and support their learning and development, as well as information on various topics of interest to parents, such as how to deal with temper tantrums and how to establish bedtime routines.
In addition, the website contains a large selection of articles to help parents overcome any challenges that may arise over the course of their parenting journey. Below are just some of the articles you’ll find on the website, categorized by age group:
Babies and toddlers:
- Bonding with babies: Nurturing your connection
- The day-to-day challenge of finding balance
- It’s the little things: Realistic self-care ideas for busy parents
Pre-schoolers:
- Five ways to build meaningful connections with children
- Reframing routines - Helping kids cooperate
- How to handle tantrums: Parenting tips
School-aged children:
- No more tears: Parenting tips for easier drop-offs
- Aggressive behaviour in children: 5 parenting tips
- Game over or game on? Screen time and kids’ mental health
- Supercharging self-esteem: How to build confidence in children
- Supporting children through big milestones: Five tips
Teens:
- Tact, timing, tuning in: Communicating with teenagers
- Six screen time solutions for your kids, teenagers and you
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