Parenting School Aged Children

Bullying is not a normal part of growing up and can cause long-lasting harm to a child’s emotional, social, physical, and mental well-being.

Screen use affects your child’s health and well-being. Learn about healthy screen use limits and how to help your child stay safe online.

Child and Adolescent Services is a community-based children's mental health clinic, providing counselling and treatments for children and youth, under 18, and their families.

Learn how much time your child should spend on physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviour.

Food is important to fuel children’s growing body and mind. Teach your child how to have positive relationships with food, eating, and their bodies.

Lice can easily spread in group settings such as schools, daycares, and play groups. Learn about how to manage head lice and support your child.

Ontario law requires children to have some vaccines before daycare or school. Parents are responsible for reporting vaccines to Public Health.

Learn more about Grade 7 vaccinations for Hepatitis B, meningitis and HPV.

Registered Dental Hygienists and Dental Clerks visit Hamilton schools each year to provide oral health screenings to JK, SK and Grade 2 students.

Good eyesight is important for children to be able to play and learn. Learn about programs that help families receive free or low-cost glasses.

Learn about the risks with vaping and smoking, and how to have those conversations with your child.

Stay informed about alcohol and drugs. What you say and do makes a difference to your child.

The City provides Sexual Health Clinics for access to birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and access to free condoms.

Talking about puberty and sex early can help your child make healthy, responsible choices as they grow. Learn how to prepare for these conversations.