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Digital Well-Being for Families
Raising kids in today’s digital world isn’t easy. Caregivers all agree that young children’s digital use is spinning out of control, and nearly three-quarters of parents are concerned about the amount of screen time their children have. Technology isn’t inherently good or bad, though — it’s how we use it that matters. But it’s hard to know how to make informed tech choices for little ones. Sesame has developed some wonderful resources to help families navigate a digital world. From screen-time transitions to mindful media use, they’ve created simple, kid-friendly, research-tested strategies that help families build healthy digital habits. Check out these new videos, storybooks, and more here!
WEBINAR: The Power of Pretend Play
What if children’s pretend play is the key to building real-world power and regulation? Join author and play advocate Mike Huber for a transformative session that explores how imaginative play helps children practice executive function skills, navigate emotions, and develop a strong sense of agency. You’ll learn why even play that feels chaotic or uncomfortable to adults—like play fighting—can be essential for regulation and connection. Discover practical ways to support rich, empowering pretend play in your classroom every day.
Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project – FREE Training
Did you know that the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - through the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project - offers free, self-paced online courses for settlement/social-service and health providers? These courses cover topics such as the social determinants of immigrant and refugee mental health, trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and supporting children and families — which are all relevant to our CNC work. It's a great opportunity for anyone looking to deepen your knowledge, get practical tools and resources, and connect with other providers across Canada.
6 Mood-Boosting Yoga Poses to Try With Kids
Kids aren’t immune to stress and anxiety. There are a number of yoga postures (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama) that can benefit children’s mental health and well-being and are easy to do with kids of all ages.Here are six wonderful poses that can help reduce stress and enhance well-being for children.
Teaching Early Childhood Multilingual Learners: Podcast
In this episode of Lifting Language, three early childhood leaders gather to talk about teaching early childhood multilingual learners. It's a great opportunity to reflect on the principles of early childhood education and the role languages play, families as resources, and best instructional practices.
Toy Safety
Health Canada offers a wide range of resources to help you keep your CNC program safe for children and families. From guidelines on magnets and children’s jewellery to safety tips for soft vinyl toys and small toy parts, you’ll find valuable information to support a safe play environment.
Ages & Stages: Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Children’s Racial Learning
Every child is learning about race, starting in their earliest months of life. What they learn, when, and how they make sense of it, depends on the messages they get from caregivers, communities, and the world around them. The Ages & Stages Guide brings together the latest research on children’s racial development from infancy through early adolescence, when caregivers have the most impact. It outlines: What kids notice at different ages; how racial learning unfolds over time; and practical steps caregivers can take to support healthy, affirming conversations and action.
Webinar: “Good Job” Isn’t Good Enough: Real Tools to Replace Praise, Rewards, and Punishment
Praise, rewards, and punishment are everywhere in early education—but are they helping or harming our efforts to create inclusive, connected classrooms? This insight-building webinar bridges what we know from brain science with what we experience in real-life classrooms. In it, participants have the opportunity to explore how co-regulation, awareness, and intention can replace outdated behavior management systems like sticker charts, prize boxes, and empty praise.
How Will You Celebrate National Child Day?
National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. Here, you can learn more about National Child Day and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as find resources and ideas for promoting awareness and celebrating children's rights all year long!
Head Injury in Preschool: Pamphlet for Parents
When a child suffers a head injury, it can be concerning. This pamphlet is intended to provide parents with some information that will help them better understand what has happened, and hopefully alleviate some worries!