Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Site: Fergus - Main Office
Service: Pregnancy and Parenting e-Newsletters
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0708 | Last Modified: 25 Oct 2018 | Last Full Update: 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-822-2715 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-7293 |
| Fax | 519-846-0323 |
| Website | www.wdgpublichealth.ca/your-kids/lets-talk-parenting-supports |
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| Primary Contact | Orecia Taylor, Public Health Nurse; Phone: 519-822-2715 ext 2611; Email: orecia.taylor@wdgpublichealth.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Liz Robson, Program Manager; Phone: 519-822-2715 ext 4218; Email: liz.robson@wdgpublichealth.ca |
| Located In Community | Fergus |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Let's Talk Pregnancy, Let's Talking Parenting: free e-newsletters for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, and parents of babies and young children. E-mails are sent monthly with seasonal topics; links are provided for age specific topics from before birth to age 5 years. Each e-newsletter has helpful information: * articles on pregnancy and parenting topics (preparing for labour and birth, tips to avoid environmental toxins, healthy eating, sleep routines, toilet learning, physical activity, speech and language milestones, etc) * information about where to access local resources or get support from organizations such as EarlyON Child and Family Centres * reminders to schedule age appropriate appointments such as eye and dental examinations * updates on local programs and services in the community such as publicly funded immunization clinics and free dental care |
| Hours | Fergus office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Resource applies to pregnancy, parents / caregivers of babies and children from the prenatal period to 5 years |
| Application | Register online or call Let's Talk Parenting at 1-800-265-7293 ext 3616 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2010 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Family Life Education ; Newsletters ~ Parenting Issues |
