Parenting Resources
Early Literacy Info Guide
Providing information and programs to support early literacy is a priority of Winnipeg Public Library. Whether we are connecting you with current research about early literacy or designing and offering free Early Literacy Programs to support early literacy skills, we work to provide you and the children you care for services that are relevant, effective and fun.
We have so much great information to share about this topic that we have a dedicated Early Literacy Info Guide.
Early Literacy Resources from the Winnipeg Public Library
Podcasts for Kids and Parents
Looking for something to listen to with your kids on your next car trip? Try a podcast! These podcasts are fun for all ages and are a wonderful way for kids and parents to learn new things, share stories, and use their imaginations together.
- The Big Melt
Climate change is changing everything and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way and breaks down the what’s, when’s, how’s and why’s of climate change. - Circle Round
WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. - Noodle Loaf
Learn, sing, dance, and play with Noodle Loaf, an interactive music themed podcast for kids created by a music-ed specialist dad. - Story Pirates Podcast
Actors, comedians, improvisers and musicians—takes original stories from real kids around the country, and turn them into a wildly funny comedy podcast for kids - Tai Asks Why
Tai Poole is trying to find answers to life’s biggest questions. What happens after we die? What is love? How can we fix climate change? He may not solve them all, but give him a break…he’s only 14-years-old. - That's Totally Normal
This podcast about puberty breaks down the biology, chemistry and health topics of growing, changing and going up. - Wow in the World
Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share the coolest new stories about science and technology for kids and grown-ups.
Fun Websites for Kids
- Sesame Street
Choose from hundreds of Sesame Street video clips and play games that help kids learn about letters, animal sounds, rhymes, colors, and more. - CBC Kids
Kids can watch videos, play games, and learn fun facts on the CBC Kids website. - PBS Kids
Play games with your favourite characters! Cailou, Clifford, Curious George and more.
(Please note: PBS Kids video content is not available in Canada).
Parenting Resources
The Library is a great place to come when you're looking for information and resources for parenting. This page has links to information on child safety, raising healthy children, and Manitoba specific parenting resources. You can also find a link to the Library's Early Literacy Info Guide and printable rhyme booklets. Our collection spotlight highlights books that are great for having fun with your children. The Library's At Home: A Click Away Info Guide is a great resource for finding fun online activities that you can do with children at home. If you are looking for information on talking to children about Covid-19 please visit the Covid-19 Resources page on this info guide.
If you don't find what you're looking for on this page, you can ask Library staff or search the library catalogue for more information using the links below.
- Ask Us!Library staff love to answer questions! We're happy to take your questions, comments and feedback about: Your Library card/account, Library services, programs, policies, problems with Library resources (i.e. eBooks/eMedia tech help). We can also help you find quick facts, offer reading advice, provide answers to research questions, and more. If we don't have the answer we will direct you to appropriate resources.
- Search the Library CatalogueSearch for books, movies, CDs, magazines articles, eBooks and more. Log in with your library card to place requests on materials and have them sent to your local branch.
Books on Parenting: Find these in the Library catalogue
Useful Links
- Healthy Living Publications on Parenting - Government of CanadaA list of parenting tip sheets from the Government of Canada.
- Tips for Healthy Kids - Government of CanadaA short list of tips on raising healthy children, with links to additional information on the Healthy Canadians website.
- Child Safety - Canada Safety CouncilA list of articles on child safety from the Canada Safety Council's website.
- Caring for Kids - Canadian Paediatric SocietyInformation on raising healthy children from birth to age 18 from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
- ManitobaParentZone - Government of ManitobaThe website answers frequently asked questions about parenting, and includes information about parenting resources in Manitoba.
Books on Parenting: Find these online on OverDrive
Collection Spotlight: STEAM Books for Kids
Looking for something new to try at home? Check out these awesome STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) books for fun activities for the whole family. All of these books are available through the Library catalogue, and can be requested with your Winnipeg Public Library card.
