Parents as Teachers: Pivoting During a Pandemic
Quotes From Our Families
“This program does magic! It turns an empty bottle and straws into such an entertaining and educational toy! The pandemic has shut down many community educational groups and programs. The virtual and phone visit continued to provide the vital support that new parents need! Thank you!”
“Mid-Main outreach - Parents As Teachers Program has been helping me to become a strong mother. Especially during this situation, the monthly phone is one of the precious times to talk with someone who knows me well.”
“The Parents as Teachers program has been wonderful! It has been very challenging during this pandemic with little ones at home, but Vanessa’s monthly phone calls has given me a lot of support and guidance with my daughter’s development. Though feeling isolated at times, through her program I’ve received a lot of help and resources. Thank you!”
“I am a mother of twin girls. I was blessed with the help of the Parents as Teachers by the Mid-Main Community centre. This is especially critical for me during the pandemic as the opportunities of going outside interacting with other parents or parent assistants are no longer an option.”