National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
On June 21st, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis!
Find out more about National Indigenous Peoples Day and why it was created, find free resources for children and local events.
5 Simple Ways to Build Resilience and Well-Being in Children
How can we help children to be more resilient and less vulnerable to mental health problems? Although we can’t stop all mental health problems, we can help children develop habits that build their wellbeing and resilience. But, these habits can’t exist on their own. They need to grow out of strong, supportive, nurturing relationships that children can develop with their parents, caregivers and teachers. Here are
5 ways to build wellbeing that you can integrate into your program.
Keeping Children Safe Using Active Supervision
Children learn best when they are in safe, well-supervised environments. We can reduce the possibility of a child getting hurt when we plan ahead, closely observe children and respond when needed. This website has
webinars and resources that can help you keep the children in your program safe!
Video: How do you teach young children about their emotions?
This video takes less than 10 minutes to watch, but it's full of
great insights and strategies for teaching children about emotions in your program!
It’s Safe Kids Week!
Share this
water safety poster and
sun safety resource with the parents in your programs to help keep kids safe this summer!
Webinar – From Biting to Hugging: The Social Development of Infants and Toddlers
Register now to learn more about how to support infant and toddlers’ social and prosocial development, and new strategies for helping children move from biting to hugging!
Migration Matters: Young Children of Newcomer Families
Drawing from Statistics Canada and research,
this edition of Migration Matters summarizes recent trends on the socioeconomic status, education, and mental health of young children of immigrant families. It also provides resources of research and best practices to meet the needs of immigrant children and families.
Free Resources – Safe Kids Week 2018
Safe Kids Week is a national awareness campaign that brings attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children.
Order your very own community kit, download and share tipsheets and guides, and plan fun activities for the children in your program!
Where to get help as a new immigrant in Bradford, Simcoe County
In Ontario, Simcoe County several organizations are trying to get the word out about some of the local resources offered for newcomers and employers. Bradford Immigrant and Community Services has long provided a welcome centre for newcomers and programs, such as Getting Ready for Kindergarten, and SCAMP, a free summer camp in July that helps children whose first language is not English prepare for school. And bradford WORKS boasts a 73% employment rate for the newcomers with!
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Webinar- Self-Care That Works: Because I Matter
Feeling stressed or burnout? Or simply needing new ideas on how to stay energized, focused and relaxed? Join wellness experts in this webinar as we come together to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month and to share
easy, effective tools for community helpers that may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of this challenging field.
