Migration Matters: Young Children of Newcomer Families
Drawing from Statistics Canada and research,
this edition of Migration Matters summarizes recent trends on the socioeconomic status, education, and mental health of young children of immigrant families. It also provides resources of research and best practices to meet the needs of immigrant children and families.
Free Resources – Safe Kids Week 2018
Safe Kids Week is a national awareness campaign that brings attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children.
Order your very own community kit, download and share tipsheets and guides, and plan fun activities for the children in your program!
Where to get help as a new immigrant in Bradford, Simcoe County
In Ontario, Simcoe County several organizations are trying to get the word out about some of the local resources offered for newcomers and employers. Bradford Immigrant and Community Services has long provided a welcome centre for newcomers and programs, such as Getting Ready for Kindergarten, and SCAMP, a free summer camp in July that helps children whose first language is not English prepare for school. And bradford WORKS boasts a 73% employment rate for the newcomers with!
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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.
Webinar- Self-Care That Works: Because I Matter
Feeling stressed or burnout? Or simply needing new ideas on how to stay energized, focused and relaxed? Join wellness experts in this webinar as we come together to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month and to share
easy, effective tools for community helpers that may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of this challenging field.
Spread the word: Is there a children’s festival in your neighbourhood?
It’s the time of year when many communities host festivals geared specifically to children. Here are some of the cities across the country that are hosting International Children’s Festivals this year:
Ottawa May 11-15 -
Saskatoon June 2-5 -
Surrey May 24-26 -
Vancouver May 28-June 3 -
Winnipeg June 7-10
How will you celebrate International Day of Families on May 15th?
United Nation observes
International Day of Families each year to provide an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families. This year the theme is "Families and inclusive societies". So pull out your favourite picture books about different types of families or host a potluck lunch for the families in your program! If you're hosting an event or planning a special activity Family Day,
we'd love to hear about it!
Growth Mindset in Early Learners
Do you have children in your care that get frustrated easily or tend to give up when learning a new skill? One of the best things you can teach the children in your care is to welcome challenges, learn from mistakes, enjoy trying and keep learning! This article provides us with some
helpful suggestions for how to help early learners develop a growth mindset.
CMAS in Action: Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Anna Humphrey, CMAS Editor and Children’s Book Author
CMAS is eager to spread the news about TD Canadian Children’s Book Week, an annual nationwide event being held from May 5-12 to celebrate Canadian children’s books and the importance of reading. Adding to the excitement? Our very own editor, Anna Humphrey, is one of only 30 authors selected to speak this year.
Read about her involvement and find out how your families can attend events.
It’s World Allergy Week!
World Allergy Week is the perfect time to take a quick anaphylaxis refresher course.
Allergyaware.ca offers a free online anaphylaxis course that will remind you of the basics of anaphylaxis, ways to reduce risks in your program, and the recommended emergency treatment - all in just 30 minutes!
