Infographic – Why Play Matters
When children play they develop connections between the motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional areas of the brain. Critical thinking, communication, language, and emotional expression are also developed in play through trial and error. Here are some of the ways you can create the conditions for play and the benefits to children’s development.
Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids
Winter is a great season for fun outdoor activities like sledding and skating, but cold weather, ice, and snow can also be intimidating for newcomer families and potentially dangerous for children. Here's some tips to help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.
Webinar: Moving Beyond Multicultural Education- Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Education
This inspiring webinar is designed to create a shift in how early childhood professionals view and address educational equity in early childhood settings. The session will help you learn about implicit racial bias and its role in managing behaviour, learning experiences, and relationships. Participants will leave the webinar with a better understanding of the inequities and barriers as well as practices that promote more equitable learning experiences for all children.
CNC in Action: Opening Up a New World of Play
Sometimes, one small suggestion to extend play can lead to a big leap in child engagement and learning. At Newcomer Women's Services Toronto’s CNC program, incorporating elements of the real world to the dramatic play area allowed the children to take on new roles and make meaningful connections.
New online course: Understanding Child Abuse and Your Duty to Report
Canada takes the protection of children very seriously. Each year thousands of children are subjected to abuse while in the care of their families.
All of us who work with families need to understand our duty to report and role in protecting children. This includes knowing how to identify different types and indicators of abuse, cultural considerations, and steps to report and document suspected abuse–as well as strategies to support staff, parents, and children after a report has been made.
All CNC program staff and administrators are encouraged to take our new interactive ecourse Understanding Child Abuse and Your Duty to Report.
Parenting Tips for Canadian Immigrants
Canadian Immigrant has compiled almost 100 articles and tips on parenting and raising children in Canada. From school to health to child development, these tips and strategies are helpful for all of the newcomer parents in your CNC program!
CNC Programs in the News: Helping Mothers Learn English
The Care For Newcomer Children program at Regional Connections made the news this month with their recent expansion! Being able to offer care for infants starting at six months of age has really made a big difference for parents. "A lot of parents were really excited because when they're waiting... for their child to reach 18 months it's a long time of not taking class."
5 Tips for Reading to Active Toddlers
It can be challenging to fit story time in when you have a group of active toddlers who have a low tolerance for sitting still, so here are 5 tips and strategies for making story time less stressful!
Former Syrian refugee helps create new Sesame Street for displaced children
Mohammad Aljamous, a Syrian refugee now living in Whistler, B.C., used his own experience of displacement when he worked as a consultant for a new version of Sesame Street aimed at helping children fleeing conflict in the Middle East. CBC recently spoke with Aljamous about how he helped behind the scenes to create the special Arabic-language show that is intended to give kids skills to cope with trauma and is set to air in February 2020.
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