Good day , Mrs . Smith !
My boyfriend and I found out we are expecting a baby last week . It was not surprise , as we had been trying for a child for several months . However , we know we must create a support web . Where can I find community programs that the child and I could go to once it is born ?
Sincerely , A Searching Mother
Dear A Searching Mother ,
You are absolutely right , it is very important to have resources available to you in case of emergency , or if you have questions . Also , there is a wealth of classes and programs for you and your child to attend in order to socialize with other parents and children . For starters , you may visit the Ontario Early Years Centre Website at https :// www . ontario . ca / . On this website you can locate the closest Early Years Centre to you . At these centres you can find programs such as parent discussion groups ( where you can meet and share stories with parents like you ), drop-in programs ( where you can bring your child to meet other parents and children ), and more . Contacting your local Health Centre is another good place to start . Here you can find resources such as nurses who can make home visits after the birth of your baby , breastfeeding consultants , and prenatal parenting classes .
Best Wishes , Dr . Amanda Smith , M . D
Dear Dr . Smith ,
My husband and I welcomed our first child into the world around 8 months ago . Now that she is becoming more mobile and should be walking soon , we are concerned that she could get into some trouble around the house . Do you have any tips for toddler proofing the average home ?
Thanks in advance , A Concerned Mother
Dear A Concerned Mother ,