Parenting skills

This home visiting literature review was conducted to inform the KidsFirst evaluation.

SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to evaluate KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. 

Theories explain relating by shedding light on how and why activities bring about change. The KidsFirst evaulation research team has identified three theories can help us better understand the KidsFirst program: Self-Efficacy Theory, Attachment Theory, and Human Ecology Theory. You can download the full academic paper on these theories here, as well as 11-page summary here and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to evaluate KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. 

Theories explain relating by shedding light on how and why activities bring about change. The KidsFirst evaulation research team has identified three theories can help us better understand the KidsFirst program: Self-Efficacy Theory, Attachment Theory, and Human Ecology Theory. You can download this full academic paper on these theories, as well as an 11-page summary here and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to evaluate KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. 

Theories explain relating by shedding light on how and why activities bring about change. The KidsFirst evaulation research team has identified three theories can help us better understand the KidsFirst program: Self-Efficacy Theory, Attachment Theory, and Human Ecology Theory. You can download the full academic paper on these theories here, as well as this 11-page summary and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

This fact sheet describes findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) on the mental health of mothers of young children in Saskatoon. It is part of a series of four fact sheets.

The Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study examined how families and communities support their young children. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Read more...

SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to evaluate KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. 

Theories explain relating by shedding light on how and why activities bring about change. The KidsFirst evaulation research team has identified three theories can help us better understand the KidsFirst program: Self-Efficacy Theory, Attachment Theory, and Human Ecology Theory. You can download the full academic paper on these theories, as well as this 11-page summary and a one-page brief summary.  Read more...