Happy Canada Day!
On
Canada Day 2023, let's celebrate our people, diversity, and youth. Wherever you are, enjoy the festivities and celebrate what makes you proud!
SUMMER WATER SAFETY RULES
For many Canadian families, summer includes activities such as boating and swimming. But each year, tragic and avoidable water-related fatalities occur across Canada. Here are some
helpful summer water safety guidelines, and our multilingual
Learn about Swimming Safety "New in Canada" brochure that you can share with parents. For more information about water, boating and backyard pool safety, you can also visit the
Canadian Red Cross.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
Each year, on June 21st, Canadians celebrate
National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day that celebrates and recognizes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures. It is observed on the 21st of June to recognize the summer solstice, the day of maximum daylight, and its importance to Indigenous Peoples.
World Refugee Day
Each year on June 20 the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to build empathy and understanding, and to recognize the resilience of refugee families everywhere.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
On June 27,
Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. It's an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively... have you thought about creating a local celebration or participating in activities in your community?
Supporting Diversity In The Early Years: Resources
In Canada today, families come from many different backgrounds and reflect a wide variety of cultures, languages, life experiences and lifestyles. Diversity is a key dimension of our past, present and future. Given this reality, children are likely to live and learn with people who may be very different from them. To prepare children for life in a diverse society, and to help protect them from bias and discrimination, it's important to encourage children’s positive feelings about themselves while fostering understanding and acceptance of differing beliefs, values and traditions. The
Canadian Child Care Federation has a variety of resources to support caregivers in this important work.
A New Set of Parent Resources – Now Available in 11 Languages!
Almost 30
Nobody's Perfect parenting program tip sheets are now available in 11 languages to better support parents in the communities you serve. These tip sheets cover topics like bullying, taking care of yourself, helping your child eat well, and more!
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Supporting Newcomer Children and Families
In this
one-hour online workshop, participants will be encouraged to think with a pedagogy of humility to better support the immigrant and refugee children and families they work with.
The Ultimate Guide to Talking About Tough Topics with Young Children
In this article, you will find important information about
how to talk to children about common tough topics, including racism, mental health, illness, death, divorce, and more. It also includes a step-by-step guide with a free PDF printable handout for talking to kids about tough topics, general tips on trauma-informed care, and book lists to help guide children to exploring tough topics in an age-appropriate way.
10 Facts to Share with Parents About Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies can start at almost any age, though they usually do not develop before a child is 2 years old. The symptoms happen during certain times of the year, usually when trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants. Even kids who have never had seasonal allergies in years past can develop them. Find out more about the
signs and symptoms of seasonal allergies and share this
infographic and 10 facts with parents this spring.
