Resources
New Year’s Resolution: Be Present for the Children in Our Lives
We all get distracted and, at times, bogged down by the hustle and bustle of life and the obligations we must fulfill. However, a harried and stressed life can take a toll on our littlest family members and learners–during a time of critical brain development. As we head into 2024 and reflect on areas in our lives where we can improve or bring more joy and satisfaction, we should consider that we can be more present, responsive and calm for the children in our lives–through actionable steps. Here are 6 things we can do to become more available to children even in the midst of our own struggles.
WEBINAR: Treating Anaphylaxis and What You Need to Know About Benedryl
In this webinar, participants learn the importance of using epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis, when antihistamines might be given, and what the safety concerns are with first-generation antihistamines, like Benadryl®.
The Canadian Child Care Sector is in a State of Change
With universal child care, ECEs in Kindergarten classrooms, and advocates calling for an ECE salary scale across the country, the landscape of child care in Canada is changing.
In response to questions from CNC administrators and program staff about how these changes might impact CNC, we’ve put together a list of links to articles and information to keep you up-to-date and informed.
Over the coming months, we’ll do our best to add to this list with news and updates from the sector.
- Ontario’s child care wage floor increase brings financial relief for some educators, but leaves too many behind
- Early childhood educators in Ontario among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
- Daycare workers are exiting the profession in droves, just as access for parents opens up
- Ontario Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Boost Child Care Workforce and Protect Children
- Advocates say increase to Ontario ECE wages doesn’t go far enough for retention of workers
- Saskatchewan allocates funding for new regulated daycare spaces, youth mental health
- $10-a-day daycare in Manitoba raising demand for staff and lengthening wait-lists
- Increase In Wages For Certified Early Childhood Educators Beginning October 1
- Advocates are calling for a salary scale of at least $30 to $40 an hour for registered ECEs
- Early childcare centres struggling to maintain staff across Saskatchewan
- B.C.
How to Support Children During Conflict and Crisis Situations
Do you have any families that are struggling through a crisis or traumatic experience? When we find ourselves faced with the unthinkable, having the right words to say to children can feel like an impossibility. Here is some advice for parents who are navigating difficult times, from child psychology and mental health expert Dr. Marcia Brophy.Emergency Preparedness: Resources for Programs and Families with Children
Sesame Workshop has plenty of resources to help programs and families be prepared and reassure children in emergency situations - including videos, family guides, videos and articles like Five Ways to Get Emergency Ready, Emergency Preparation for Child Care Providers, … and they're all available in both English and Spanish!Multilingual Learners Need Materials With Intrinsic Meaning
When young children are new to the language spoken by their teacher, they depend on useful materials to provide content and comprehension for their learning. That’s why multilingual learners need materials with intrinsic meaning. When children understand the teacher’s language, they may benefit from spoken explanations. But, when a child does not understand what the teacher is saying, they may not guess what the purpose of the activity is… and that blocks both comprehension and skill development. Here are some examples and tips for making materials and activities meaningful.
Connecting with Foods from Around the World
With many families gathering to celebrate a variety of holiday traditions, a theme is often food! Traditional meals and sweets are baked into celebrations from around the world, pun intended! Because child care programs reflect the broader community, it is safe to say that the children enrolled in your program will also be celebrating and enjoying these culinary traditions. This newsletter shares ideas for cooking with children and exploring foods from different cultures, not just during the winter holiday season, but year-round.
New 3-part webinar series: Understanding and Guiding Children’s Behaviour
Behaviour is one of the many ways that children communicate with us, so it’s important for us to be able to recognize and strive to understand children’s behaviour in our programs. Participants in this webinar series will be encouraged to think about behaviour differently while gaining deeper understanding and strategies for their programs.
Module 1–Understanding & Guiding Children's Behaviour: Perspectives
Module 2–Understanding & Guiding Children's Behaviour: Cultural Considerations
Module 3–Understanding & Guiding Children's Behaviour: Environmental Considerations
WEBINAR: Overcoming Burnout in the ECE Workplace
This webinar focuses on some of early education’s biggest struggles: compassion fatigue, mental health, optimism, and attitude. It encourages participants to use self-reflection and explore opportunities that will fuel themselves, as well as those they lead. Join this session now for an uplifting, inspirational, deep dive into building morale and developing strategies as a team for combatting burnout.
Resources for Caregiving in Conflict, Crisis or Stressful Situations
Caring for children during conflict contexts can be extremely challenging when caregivers face so many competing responsibilities. Warm, positive parenting can help buffer children from psychological harm during conflict and displacement. The United Nations has developed this series of supportive videos, audio recordings and resources (in various languages) that provide caregivers with tips and advice on how they might best support children during any kind of conflict and displacement.