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Manitoba Métis Federation Child Care Centres Hire 25 Ukrainian Refugees
The Manitoba Métis Federation says it has struck a deal to train and hire 25 displaced Ukrainians to work at its child-care centres. People hired through the program will have their education subsidized and be guaranteed a full-time job after they're trained, Chartrand said at a news conference that featured performances from Métis and Ukrainian cultures.
Did you know that drowning doesn’t look like drowning?
Drowning doesn't always look as you might expect. In ten percent of child drownings, an adult actually watches the child drown without having any idea of what is happening. Here's what parents and caregivers need to know and watch for.
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.Talking to Young Children about Pride Month
June is a time to promote acceptance, not discrimination, and listen to children without judgment through simple and honest discussions. This collection of wonderful picture books and resources is a great place to start as you celebrate and honour Pride Month with the children in your program.
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.All of the 2023 CNC Conference Session Recordings Are Now Available!
Here is a list of the newest conference session recordings that are now available for everyone in the CMAS Learning Centre!
- Simple Everyday Tools to Take Care of Ourselves So We Can Take Care of Our Children/Communities (Parts 1 & 2) - presented by Georgianna Lee
- Where the Wild Things Are: Providing Effective Supervision - presented by Tina Geers
- Supporting Children During Uncertain Times/Taking Care of Young Children's Mental Health (Parts 1 & 2) - presented by Malgosia Tomanik
- Enrich Your Classroom with Music and Movement (Parts 1 & 2) - presented by Cathy Turalinski
- Fostering Program and Family Connections - presented by Julie Hansen
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.Regulation Activities for Kids During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to set the tone for the season and beyond, we can focus on an important part of our own mental health and well-being and the mental health and well-being of children: emotional regulation. Many children are currently navigating emotional meltdowns, social conflicts, chaotic transitions, and difficulty focusing or paying attention at school. But how do we meet children where they are now and support children’s mental health through emotional regulation? Why is it so important to do this? What strategies can we use? Here are the answers to these questions and some fun emotional regulation activities you can start doing with children right away!How to Promote Diversity in CNC
It's never too early to teach children the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In CNC, fostering a culture that prioritizes these values is essential. Try some of these tips for encouraging discussion, and helping children understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in CNC.