What the Professionals Say
Dr. Berna Skrypnek,
University of Alberta
I am delighted that programs like yours are incorporating content that addresses secure attachment. I am especially excited that your program has a reflective component where parents reflect on how their baby responds and how they were parented in their family of origin. Research is showing that this reflection is essential to sustaining sensitive parenting over time.
Dr. Victor Bernstein,
The University of Chicago
Based on the research, MTC is a program for families that’s both fun and up to date. MTC helps parents see what works best for their baby while providing support during more challenging times.
June Callwood,
Writer/Activist
My First Year is an enchanting, unique parent guide... the messages are clear, full of charm and wisdom. A must for every new parent.
Dr. Marc Lewis,
University of Toronto
Current research on what infants need is given a voice – the warm, true voice of the infant. Bravo, you’ve made this important information fun and accessible.
Program Co-ordinator,
Community Health Centre
Make the Connection provides hands-on activities, building concrete skills while offering an opportunity for staff to see and assess attachment, and parent skill at interacting with their children. It can be implemented by staff from different backgrounds and therefore increase community capacity to support ‘at risk’ families through prevention.
What the Parents Say
I liked being able to talk, share and get ideas from other Moms.
I learned other parenting techniques from other Moms.

I didn’t want to make the mistakes my parents made. I wanted my baby to feel good about himself. By us making the connection, I can do that.
[MTC] has really made a difference not only in my connection with my baby, but with both my children.
I learned lots of great new songs and ideas for creating special moments with my baby.
I learned that I can speak my [Chinese] language with my baby. I didn’t know this before.
What the Facilitators Say
MTC facilitator
OEYC, Kitchener ON
MTC is my favourite program to facilitate! And that’s the feedback I get from parents – they LOVE it!
MTC facilitator
Kitchener ON
MTC has a very gentle way of making parents aware that they have the ability to change their path and grow as parents. Celebrating successes and being a “good enough” parent are reassurances that help parents respond to their baby with more confidence.
MTC facilitator
OEYC, Kitchener ON
The videotaping part of MTC can turn parents around! One young mom didn’t think her baby ever looked at her until she saw the video of them together.
MTC facilitator
Oakridges, ON
I love watching the bonding that happens between the parents and their babies in MTC – and among the parents too!