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24/7 parenting resources in 70 languages

Looking for helpful tips for parents in different languages? Parenting for Lifelong Health has worked with leading organizations like WHO, Unicef and Centers for Disease Control to develop free online parenting resources during COVID-19.

CMAS Webinar: Sharing Ideas for Remote Parent Support

Now, you can join Kym Bottomley, Childcare Coordinator at Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network in Winnipeg Manitoba, and Vicki Noland, Children and Youth Service Program Leader at South Essex Community Council from Leamington Ontario to hear their ideas for supporting children and families remotely. The webinar recording is now available for anyone who missed it!

Webinar Series: Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic

In response to the current COVID-19 climate, Families Canada (FC) and the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) is launching a weekly webinar series called Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic. The weekly webinars will highlight some possible effects of the pandemic on young children’s behaviours and emotions and discuss ways to support children, families and service providers. View the recordings now!

How to Help Children Calm Down

Many children have difficulty regulating their emotions. Tantrums, outbursts, whining, defiance, fighting: these are all behaviours you see when kids experience powerful feelings they can’t control. The good news is that learning to calm down instead of acting out is a skill that can be taught.

Webinar – Bracing for COVID-19: What Early Childhood Programs Need to Know and Consider

While we may have heard tips to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, you may be scrambling to figure out the many other details that will impact your program. This Early Childhood Investigations webinar will take a deeper dive into all aspects of disaster preparedness including policies and procedures, and health considerations.

Family Life in Canada Video Series for Parents

Did you know that Families Canada produces resources and programming to help newcomers settle in Canada? Explore their website to find resources to support your work with newcomer families, including parent resources like this Family Life in Canada Video Series for Parents.

Health Canada: Information About Coronavirus

Visit the Health Canada website for the most up-to-date information about Coronavirus. And remember... you can always find important health and safety updates in the In the News section. (Bottom right corner of this page.)

Health Canada: Information About Coronavirus

Visit the Health Canada website for the most up-to-date information about Coronavirus.

New CMAS 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.

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."