Parenting Programs
Becoming a parent is a big responsibility and this is often overwhelming to new moms and to new dads, no matter what your age or circumstances.
The staff at St. Mary's Home will help you learn what's involved in being a good parent and this includes how to take care of your newborn infant and what to expect as your baby gets older. We'll teach you how to keep doing the right things to help your baby to stay healthy and to learn as he or she grows.
Parenting programs
A number of programs that we offer will help increase your confidence as a parent and help you learn about strong and healthy parent/child relationships.
Baby Basics
Parenting Readiness
Infant Massage
Right from the Start
RAPP (Reading and Parents Program)
It's My Child Too (for young dads)
Supporting your child's healthy development
We also offer programs that help you to understand how your baby will grow and what you can do to support your child's healthy development, including:
Baby and Me
Toddler Learning Club (TLC)
Watch Me Grow
Mother Goose
Groupe de Jeu
Parent Support Programs