Here are some Links and Resources that I've found useful over the past 3 years as a Mom, an Employee and a Small Business Entrepreneur. 

 


Parenting

Shopping

Small Business

Government

Marketing

Job Links

 

Parenting Links

About Kids Health - In response to the growing need for an online information resource that is evidence-based, trustworthy, and current, the SickKids AboutKidsHealth team developed the AboutKidsHealth website at www.aboutkidshealth.ca.

Caledon Parent-Child Centre (an Ontario Early Years Centre)non-profit charitable corporation dedicated to providing support, resources and education for families, children and caregivers in Caledon.www.cp-cc.org

Caledon Today - A site for Caledon Residents and Businesses that includes links to Local and Provincial News, Sports Teams, Peel Region Traffic Updates, Caledon Weather, Free Classified Ads, Local Events as well as Parenting Info, New Resident Resources and Much More.  http://www.caledontoday.com/

Canada Child Tax Benefit (including the National Child Benefit Supplement) - www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/benefits/childbenefit-e.html

Canada's Physical Activity Guide www.paguide.com

Child Restraint Recalls – lists product recalls alphabetically by manufacturer. www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafe/cindex_e.htm#Recalls 

Diaper Recyclingoffers convenient residential pick-up of disposable baby diapers for recycling. http://www.smallplanetinc.com/

Family Fun Abilities - family fun and family health resources for families with disabilities. www.familyfunabilities.com

Family Friendly Fun - A special needs resource site that enhances the quality and fun of family life of children with special needs. www.family-friendly-fun.com

Family Service
Canada - not-for-profit, national, voluntary organization representing the concerns of families.  www.cfc-efc.ca

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts - www.cfia-acia.agr.ca 

Focus on the Family
Canada - includes resources from Focus Canada including online magazines, Today's Family News, radio broadcast information, and more www.fotf.ca

Guide to Federal Programs and Services for Children and Youth www.hc.sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth

Health Canada Network - is a partnership of non-profit organizations that provide health information. http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/ 

Health Canada Online - news and information on developments in health and healthcare. www.hc.sc.gc.ca

Huggies – have some great articles about potty training and your child’s development and offer special deals and promos for your child.  www.huggiesbabynetwork.com/na/index.aspx I

International Adoption and Immigration Process www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigr/iadopt-e.html

FuturaRewards.ca - Enables Canadian families to save money for their children's college or university education by purchasing products and services from partner brands. www.futurarewards.ca 

Ontario Early Years Centres is a place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals.  Check for one in your area. www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Pampers - have some great articles about potty training and your child’s development and offer special deals and promos for your child.  www.pampers.com/languagejumpCA.jhtml

Success by 6 - Success By 6 Peel builds and enhances community support for children by engaging citizens in early childhood development and funding programs that strengthen services for young children and their families. http://www.successby6peel.ca/

Today's Parent Magazine - Canadian parenting resources, interactive parent to parent communication, free resources, and more.  www.todaysparent.com

Yummy Mummy - Kathy Buckworth- The author of "The Secret Life of Supermom - How the Woman Who Does it All, Does It" and “SuperMom:  A Celebration of All You Do" has some great advice in her books and on her website.  http://www.funny-mummy.com/

 Work It, Mom!  A Community for Working Moms.  http://www.workitmom.com/ 

 Shopping Deals

Bestbuys.ca – An awesome website for Warehouse deals and specials.   www.bestbuys.ca

Mr. B's - I love going to Mr. B's it's like a shopping adventure everytime, only cheaper.  They stuff for kids of all ages and stuff for Moms too!  http://www.mrbsfamoussale.com/index.html

Save.ca – always has coupons for Heinz and other baby products. www.save.ca

Sweets and Treats Cake & Party Supplies - If you're looking for custom cakes, party supplies and baking essential rentals then check out this site.  http://www.sweetsandtreats.ca/

 Small Business Links 

Business Broker - Businesses for sale are listed on this site.  www.businessbuyandsell.com Canada Business Service Centres www.cbsc.org

Canada One.com -
Canada 's Small Business Hub www.canadaone.com

 Canadian Home Business Organization www.chbo.org

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) www.cfib.ca  

Canadian Financing and Small Business and Entrepreneurship www.ccsbe.org  

Canadian Telecommunications Consultants Association - Canada 's only professional association of independent telecommunications consultants.  www.ctca.ca  

Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) - promoted the development and advancement of Canadian business enterprises through the use of venture capital. www.cvca.ca

Canadian Women's Business Network www.cdnbizwomen.com

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (this is good for people 29 yrs. and under) www.cybf.ca

Canadian Technology Network (CTN) - for small to medium sized technology related businesses. www.ctn.nrc.ca

Contact! The Canadian Management Network - offers a wide range of resources for entrepreneurs and small business support organizations.  www.strategis.ic.gc.com

Educated Entrepreneur.com  www.educatedentrepreneur.com

Export Development Corporation - helps Canadian businesses export and invest in 200 markets worldwide by providing financial risk management services.  www.edc.ca

Export and Trade Information  www.exportsource.gc.ca

Food Franchise provides a directory of fast food franchises. www.foodfranchise.com

Gorilla Marketing – helps you understand how search engines work. www.gorillamarketing.com

GoMSG.com - can get you set up easily and quickly with a robust solution for taking payments over the Internet.

Home Based Business Opportunities www.homebased-business-opportunities.getthescoop.info

 Institute for Enterprise Education - non-profit organization that is centre for research program design and delivery in the fields of entrepreneurship and enterprise education www.enteplexity.ca

Profit Guide - the business resource for Canadian entrepreneurs.  www.profitguide.com

Small Business: Canada - a one-stop site for Canadians who want to start, run, or grow a small business. www.sbinfocanada.about.com

Small Business Canada Magazine - independent publication for small and home-based businesses www.sbcmag.com

Small Business Information Seminars - provides information on your responsibilities regarding customs, income tax, and GST/HST, as well as the services available to small businesses. www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/business

SOHO Business Group - negotiated for member small and home businesses to help obtain corporate rates on various business essentials www.soho.ca

The Business Development Bank of Canada - provides financial and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, particularly those in the technology and export sectors of the economy. www.bdc.ca

The Trade Commissioner Service website - can help you identify foreign business opportunities www.infoexport.gc.ca

Wired Woman Society - non-profit organization dedicated to teaching women about opportunities in new media industries.  www.wiredwoman.com

Women Business Owners of Canada - non-profit national business association representing the collective interests and concerns of women entrepreneurs across Canada .  www.wboc.ca

 Canadian Government Links

Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (CANCOPY) - non-profit organization acting on behalf of artists, writers, and publishers to grant permission to copy and collect royalty fees for distribution. www.cancopy.com

Canadian Government (Homepage) www.canada.gc.ca

Canadian Intellectual Property Office - administrates and processes patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial design, and integrated circuit topographies. cipo.gc.ca

Marketing Links

Canadian Marketing Association - information for consumers and businesses about home shopping and business-to-business direct response marketing.  www.the-cma.org

Marketing Canada.com - directory of Internet resources and an on-line community for Canadian marketers.  www.marketingcanada.com

Job Links

Careerjet.ca - http://www.careerjet.com/

Charityvillage.com - great for part-time work or flex-time/contract professional jobs in an office environment. http://www.charityvillage.com/

Government Job Listings - http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/

Indeed.ca - www.indeed.ca

Jobshark.ca - http://www.jobshark.ca/

Monster.ca - http://www.monster.ca/

Workopolis.com - www.workopolis.com/

Wowjobs.ca - http://www.wowjobs.ca/

Please email us at info@workingmoms.ca and let us know of any other helpful links and resources that you find helpful so that we can share them with other Moms.