Birth and Parent Companion Program
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. Parents are supported by PAT-certified parent educators trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how and why advice for families. By understanding what to expect during each stage of development, parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child’s language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills.
As a strength-based program, the emphasis is on building parents’ confidence by highlighting what they are already doing well and giving them the information and skills to be the best parents they can be.
Mothercraft Ottawa is pleased to announce that we are currently hosting the Parents As Teachers regional Ottawa Coordinator.
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For more information about PAT-Ottawa and how to get involved please contact:
Linda Read
Coordinator, Parents As Teachers- Ottawa
lread.pat@mothercraft.com
613 728-1839 Ex 240