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Watch for the Signs: How to Prevent Heat Stroke

Did you know that incidents of heat stroke spike at the end of June and into July? During these months, children are often outside playing, but with all the fun and excitement, precautions must be taken to keep them safe. In this article from Children’s Health, you’ll learn the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, what to do when they strike and special precautions for babies.

Canada 150: What is Happening in Our Programs

In honour of Canada 150, Afghan Women’s Organization in Mississauga made 150 cards for the Trillium Foundation to be distributed among the children and parents at the Pediatric Unit and Kid’z Clinic. Everyone took part in the work– from the six month old infants to the four year old preschoolers. The site supervisor then turned the art into a book. We are sure these personalized works of art brightened the lives of many families. Click here to see the finished products.

Developing Physical Literacy in Children

How do you help a child develop skills in physical activity? What can you do to increase their motivation, competency and confidence in this area? Like most other areas of development, physical literacy is fostered by setting up a rich, stimulating environment indoors and outdoors and being an active role model. This site will teach you how to help children develop physical literacy through active play.

Webinar: New Guidelines for Introducing Peanuts to Babies

According to the latest research, early exposure to peanut products can dramatically reduce a baby’s chance of becoming allergic. In response to this research there are new guidelines on introducing peanuts to babies. To help you understand the new guidelines Food Allergy Canada hosted a webinar with Dr. Julia Upton: New Guidelines for Introducing Peanut to Babies: What do they mean?

Top 25 ECE blogs from HiMama

Looking for craft ideas or physical and fine motor activities? Check out these blogs which were selected as the favourites of early childhood educators for 2017.

Children’s Festivals

It’s the time of year when many communities host festivals geared specifically to children.
Here are some cities hosting International Children’s Festivals this year:
- Vancouver May 29-June 4
- Winnipeg June 8-11
- Ottawa May 10-14
- Surrey May 25-27

Helping Newcomers Prepare for Emergencies

What can you do to help newcomer families during Emergency Preparedness Week? Like all families, newcomer families need help in understanding and preparing for emergencies they may face in their new communities. The week of May 2 -7, 2017 is dedicated to helping all families in Canada be prepared. Take a look and see all that is available to share with the newcomer families in your community.

Webinar: Trauma Informed Care for Refugees and Children

What are the effects of trauma on immigrant children? How is mental health screening done? What are some options for helping children who have experienced trauma? Recorded in November 2016, this webinar discusses issues that children face when exposed to trauma and helps caregivers learn to respond appropriately.

Breaking the Stigma: Can Children with Special Needs Learn a Second Language?

Some families and professionals believe that it’s too difficult for a child with special needs to learn a second language, but research shows that children with special needs can become bilingual. In a study of children with language impairment, Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, researchers confirmed that children’s ability to learn is based on their age, the degree of their disability, their intellectual capacity and their proficiency in their first language.

40 Fine Motor Skills Activities

Before a child can learn to write they need strength in their hands and fingers and hand-eye coordination. Here are 40 fine motor activities for babies to five year olds that help to build these skills. These ideas are not only well-explained but are simple, open-ended and make use of art, sensory play and simple manipulative games.