Parents
WEBINAR – Frustrating Temperament Traits: Strengths-Based Approaches To Ensure Young Children Thrive
Some children are naturally predisposed to intense emotional reactions, feeling resistant to new routines and experiences, and have trouble moving on. As a result, these young humans sometimes experience emotional outbursts, have difficulty calming, reject new experiences, or resist transitions in group settings. The reality is, some traits can prove more difficult to work with, depending on the mix of adult and child temperaments. When a mismatch occurs, this can rattle the resolve of even the calmest most self-assured caregivers! The good news? Early Educators can ensure every child flourishes by teaching the skills needed and providing a “good fit” in their caregiving environment. Join this insightful session to discover the nine temperament traits that are present from birth, and explore helpful strategies and methods to support all children to flourish in your caregiving setting.
77 Children’s Books About Mental Health
Books provide opportunities for us to introduce ideas and open dialogue with the children in our programs. A good book can also help kids name and understand feelings and experiences they may be struggling with! The Child Mind Institute has put together a helpful list of the 77 best children’s books about mental health and learning disorders and other common challenges, like dealing with strong emotions.
Kaleidoscope: Where Every Child’s Colours Shine
In our programs, each child brings their own unique colours to our collective story. Like the ever-changing patterns in a kaleidoscope, children bring diverse interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences that create a rich tapestry of learning opportunities. CNC staff have the privilege of witnessing this beautiful diversity every day, but with this privilege comes the responsibility of ensuring every child’s pattern can shine brightly. These articles explore how to create learning environments that amplify every child’s potential, including topics like: The power of hands-on learning and STEM education, Supporting neurodiverse learners, and Building advocacy skills for an inclusive future
15 Ideas for Encouraging Family Engagement
What is “Family Engagement?” Early childhood program administrators and staff often hear that they should “engage” families to best meet the needs of children and ensure understanding of their programming. Family engagement is a partnership with the families in your program. It can develop, grow, and change with circumstances. Here are 15 ideas to help encourage CNC family engagement in your program!
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and Food Allergy Canada has lots planned this month to increase awareness and education of food allergy across the country. How will you spread awareness and education in your program this month?
6,500+ Fisher-Price toys recalled in Canada
More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys have been recalled in Canada due to a potential choking hazard. In the recall notice, Health Canada advised parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the affected products, keep them out of reach of children, and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement.
Babies need humans, not screens
Did you know that the negative effects of too much screen time for babies and toddlers range from shorter attention span to lower empathy? Here's why too much screen time can harm babies and the importance of ensuring children enjoy off-screen experiences.
Earth Day
Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness. Even small children can learn a little bit about the history of Earth Day, take part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees to help make our world a happier, healthier place to live. Here are fun earth day activities you might want to try in your program this month!
Activities for anxious kids: How to help children cope with anxiety through play
Anxiety is the feeling of worry, nervousness, fear, or unease. Even if these feelings in kids seem small to adults, they can be very real and important for a child. And they’re also very normal. Parents and caregivers can help tremendously by recognizing what anxiety looks like and providing activities for anxious kids. To help get you started, Active for Life has put together this list of 50 great activities to help children cope with anxiety through play.
Autism Awareness Day
April 2 is World Autism Day, a time when we commit to learning more and working together to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism. Every April, Autism Speaks Canada leads a global effort to increase understanding and acceptance - and their website is a great place to find information and resources!