Tutorial: 5 Guiding Principles for the Care of Newcomer Children
Working with young newcomers is challenging and important work. Not only can the children be vulnerable because of the stress they often experience while adapting to a new language and culture, but they can also be feeling the effects of the stress being experienced by their parents as the entire family adjusts to life in a new country! The guiding principles outlined in the 30-minute long
5 Guiding Principles for the Care of Newcomer Children tutorial provide a framework of program expectations and set the stage for flexible early childhood programs that are sensitive, responsive and inclusive.
CNC in Action: Making Connections
Six months ago, when Mariana Schenkel started working with the preschool group, she noticed they couldn’t sit still for five minutes during circle time. The children were not connecting with the planned activities and were restless. By creating handmade activities and storyboards filled with pictures, children and parents are
making the connections to help them thrive.
Two of our most popular resources are now available in 24 additional languages!
To support your important work with newcomer families from all over the world,
All About CNC and
A Parent’s Guide to Gradual Separation are now available in Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Assyrian Chaldean, Bulgarian, Burmese, Haitian Creole, Hungarian, Japanese, Karen, Kirundi, Kurdish, Lingala, Malayalam, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Swahili, Telegu, Tibetan, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
Why Is My Child Aggressive?
Getting what we want and need is part of survival, but young children often can’t or don’t know how to express their needs and desires in calm ways or using words. As they grow, children learn to control their emotions and interact with others in positive ways. Until that happens, however, young children may be aggressive as they attempt to express themselves.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
When Your Child Has Nightmares
Young children can’t always tell the difference between dreams and reality. Some children have dreams that feel so “real” and scary that they wake up upset. This can upset parents too and cause everyone to lose sleep. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child have fewer nightmares so that everyone can sleep better.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
What Can I Do If My Child Is Aggressive?
Children who are aggressive are often responding to feelings of stress and anxiety in the only way they know how. Your child may need extra help to feel secure. By being loving, calm and patient, you will make a big difference.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Sharing Stories With Your Child
Telling stories—whether they are real or imagined—is a fun way to interact with your child.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Listening to and Talking With Your Child
Coming to a new country affects your whole family. Taking time to connect with, listen to and talk with your child will help them to feel more secure, and it’s also a lot of fun!
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Keeping Your Home Language
Research shows that keeping your home language will not only benefit your child socially and emotionally, but can also improve their cognitive skills, boost overall brain function, and help them to learn a new language.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Keeping Children’s Teeth Healthy
It’s important to teach your child how to keep their teeth healthy. This resource offers some helpful tips.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
