Links for Parents
Here we have created these handy links for easy reference. Check back often - we have just begun to compile this list of local and national organizations and services that we either support directly or feel that they offer a worth while services. Some are companies that we have a business relationship with - you may have seen our advertisements in Harrowsmith Country Life or What's UP Kids Family Magazine!
We split the Resources for Parents & Links to Toy Manufacturers category, it was getting a little lengthy. Click on this Link to Toy Manufacturers to find more toys available to you through www.HotToads.com
If you have a business or belong to a non-profit organization that offers services to families across Canada, please Contact Us and we will consider your website to be included here. We also ask that you consider adding a link back to our website, and you can read more about that and browsing through the available banners at Hot Toads! Link to Us
NEW! Toy Recalls & Safety Information Links
Local - Fredericton and Oromocto:
Fredericton Regional Family Resource Centre openly nurtures an inclusive and safe environment to facilitate the healthy development of families and care givers with children in the Fredericton and surrounding area.
Science East has over 100 exhibits that teach the basics of science in a fun and entertaining way.
justFred.ca Fredericton's website for Classifieds, Photo Journals, Information, and Contests!
FredKid.com is an online resource for parents / caregivers of children living in Fredericton, New Brunswick, so that families can be connected to each other and to the city's resources.
Fredericton Moms, Babies, & Toddlers Read articles. Ask, or give advice. Visit local links. Talk with other moms, people you can relate to.
Red Ball Internet For the FIRST TIME in North America there is a fully secure, affordable, high-speed MOBILE Internet provider and New Brunswick is reaping the rewards. Hot Toads! Toys is an official Red Ball Internet reseller and depot, this allows customers in the Gagetown / Jemseg marketplace to gain access to iBurst service faster than ever before!
Oromocto Chamber of Commerce Hot Toads! Toys has been an active member of the Chambers since early 2006.
Toy Reviews & Organizations:
Center of Education for Children's Health and the Environment CECHE's MISSION is to educate families, childcare providers and all those concerned with the well-being of children about the link between children's health and development and exposure to indoor toxins. This website is a must read for parents, caregivers, and organizations who are involved with children. Canadian too!
The Canadian Toy Testing Council
Dr. Toy's Guide
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
The Parent's Choice Foundation
Mensa Select
Homeschooling Resources:
Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents (OFTP)
Canadian Home Based Learning
Homeschooling Horizons Magazine
Family Resource Centres, Early Childhood Learning Programs in Canada, and Associations:
CANGRANDS is a not-for-profit organization devoted to providing kinship support for caregiver families across Canada.
HRM Parent Looking for places to visit and things to do with your kids under 6 in Halifax and region? Want to connect with local parents? On the lookout for that extra special must-have? Then HRM Parent is for you!
Multiple Births Canada
MFRC - Military Family Resource Centres - Canada
Family and Child Care Connections - St. John's Newfoundland
Nova Scotia Family Resource Centers
Family Resource Centers of New Brunswick
Centres de ressources familiales du Nouveau-Brunswick
Fédération québécoise des organismes communautaires Famille
BC Association of Family Resource Programs
Ontario Early Years Centers
BC Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP-BC)
More Fun Services and Products:
On the Grow Fit Family Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia offers a spacious indoor playground with exciting play structure & innovative equipment for active and imaginative play. They also feature FITMOM classes, healthy snacks and beverages in their café, info sessions focusing on health and wellness, and also offer stress-free birthday party planning and hosting.
NovaLUG is a group of LEGO-addicted grownups that enjoy building with LEGO bricks. They live in various Nova Scotia and New Brunswick locations. If you are in the Maritimes NovaLUG is looking for other AFOLs (Adult Fan of LEGO) to join them for future activities and discussion.
Happy Mail for Kids.ca Do your children like getting mail? We know ours do. Now the kids can have fun with their mail too!
PedalCarsCanada.com Canada's source for Pedal Cars and Trucks. Hot Toads! Toys also carries their cataloque in-store for your shopping convenience.
Trembley's Antiques A good source for antiques, they also carry collectable and vintage toys in London, Ontario. Trembley's Antiques has been in the antique business for over 35 years!
What's Up Kids Family Magazine FREE Issue with the first 50 Orders each month!
Harrowsmith Country Life
eBusinessMarketing.ca The Internet Marketing Awareness Seminar is an initiative of the ECC at the University of New Brunswick in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Canada/Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International Business Development , Business New-Brunswick and Industry Canada. Designed for small and medium sized businesses, the Internet Marketing Awareness Seminar is a full day interactive session providing participants with the opportunity to learn and apply practical knowledge.
Updated March 6, 2008