Burnout – Are You at Risk?
Working with immigrant and refugee children and families can be incredibly rewarding, but we shouldn’t ignore the toll it can take on the physical and emotional lives of Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) staff.
This toll can lead to burnout - a common side effect for those working in the helping professions.
The good news is that it can be prevented if you know what to watch for. Click
here for more...
Bundle Up and Get Outside: Why is Outdoor Play Important in Winter?
In the winter weather, play is often limited to the indoors - especially for newcomer children! Adult fears about safety and negative attitudes towards the cold are often a barrier. But outdoor play shouldn't be restricted to warm weather - try these
ideas to welcome the winter with a playful attitude!
‘Healing after trauma is possible for both children and adults’
Syrian refugees coming to Hamilton carry little when they arrive, but one thing many will carry is emotional and mental scars from the war zone they fled. The intensity of trauma is affected by many things: "The longer you're exposed, the more kinds of traumatic experiences you're exposed to and the age and stage of development of that child, that's going to have different effects on different kids," explained Smith. However, she adds: "When the right help is there and regardless of how long it takes, healing is possible after trauma for kids as well as adults."
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Online Learning Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
If you are looking for ways to upgrade your skills in early childhood education, this is a good place to start! The
Canadian Child Care Federation has a list of ECE learning opportunities across the country - part time, full time and distance learning.
Winter Workshop Series in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Are you looking for local opportunities for professional development? In this edition of
Tuned In, early childhood educators and early years professionals in Nova Scotia will find information about over 20 workshop opportunities, the local lending library, curriculum supports and more!
Hundreds of Free Tools to Build Leadership and Enhance Cultural Competence!
The
Community Tool Box is a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change. It offers thousands of pages of tips and tools for taking action in communities.
Want to learn about community assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, advocacy, and other aspects of community practice? Then help yourself to over 300 educational modules and other free tools. The website is currently available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, and includes an entire unit on Cultural Competence in a Multicultural World
5 Quick Tips for Creating a Sense of Community in Your Newcomer Children’s Program
Early childhood educators have the opportunity and responsibility of helping all children learn to respect themselves and others. When children and teachers speak different languages, they need special strategies to build that sense of community. Here are
5 simple strategies to use every day in your program.
Did you know that children are at an increased risk for food poisoning?
Children aged 5 and under are at increased risk for food poisoning and related health complications because their immune system is still developing and they cannot fight off infection as well as adults can. Food poisoning can also lead to complications that result in serious illnesses requiring hospitalization. This guide offers helpful advice on how to
reduce the risk in your program.
Video: What is Challenging Behaviour?
Over 900,000 people have watched this quick video that explains the difference between behaviour that is difficult, but likely to improve, and behaviour that is challenging and likely to require intervention.
My Name/My Identity
Have you ever mispronounced a child's name? It’s okay to make an error, but it is not okay to ignore the mistake or not learn from it. A child's name can be a powerful link to their identity. To promote equity and respect in the classroom, pronouncing students names correctly should always be a priority. Read more, take the pledge, and access resources on how to honour childrens' names at
My Name My Identity.
