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General Parenting Resources

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DPSN offers workshops that can help. Topics include:

• Anger and Stress Management
• Communication and Relationship Skills
• Effective Discipline
• Single Parenting and Parenting from Two Homes
• Parenting a Child with Special Needs
• Parenting Siblings
• Parenting a Spirited Child
• Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• Parenting Tweens and Teens
• Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
• and More!

Check the Workshops page to see what workshops are being offered at this time.

For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.

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General Resources

• Articles
• Books
• Websites

Specific Topics

• Chores
• Internet and Screen Time Resources
• Mealtimes

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Articles

• If you don't know what you're doing…you might be a good parent: Parenting practices change with every generation, culture and even child. October 2019.


• You might be a good parent if…: DPSN takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to what makes a good parent. September 2019.


• 13 tips to help fight summertime boredom: Putting the fun in summertime boredom. July 2019.


• How to amp up your teen or tween's excitement for a March break family vacation: A little preplanning and flexibility can go a long way to helping you make great new memories. March 2019.

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Books

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Websites

• Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario (APSGO)
• Barbara Coloroso "Kids Are Worth It"
• BC Council for Families
• Childhood 101
• Family Education Centre
• Lives in the Balance (Dr. Ross Greene)
• Michael Reist
• The Natural Child Project
• Parent Institute
• Plant Love Grow
• Practical Parent Education
• Alyson Schafer
• Today's Parent

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Chores

• Chores for your Kids: The gift that keeps on givingChristmas may be the best time to get your kids pitching in around the house. December 2019.


• Set boundaries, learn to say no, and delegate. Home Responsibilities by Age—Alyson Schafer breaks down chores that kids can do at any age.

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Internet and Screen Time Resources

• Canada’s National Tipline
• Media Smarts
• NetSmartz
• Safe Kids
• How much screen time is too much?: What you can do to help your kids unplug and connect. May 2019.

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Mealtimes

• Ten tips on how to manage mealtime madness: Balancing family time can be tough. June 2019.


• Research shows that regular family dinners are good for our kids—and our stress levels. The Family Dinner Project offers some tips for getting started.

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* Please note that these links are shared for information purposes only and the sharing of this information should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation on the part of Dufferin Parent Support Network.