Resources
CMAS Webinar: Sharing Ideas for Remote Parent Support
Now, you can join Kym Bottomley, Childcare Coordinator at Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network in Winnipeg Manitoba, and Vicki Noland, Children and Youth Service Program Leader at South Essex Community Council from Leamington Ontario to hear their ideas for supporting children and families remotely. The webinar recording is now available for anyone who missed it!
Webinar: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Behaviour
Trauma in young children is much more pervasive—and much more destructive—than we ever thought. The research on trauma has made it clear that children’s challenging behavior is not intentional, but is instead driven by fear and a protective strategy for coping with their experience. This webinar helps participants develop an understanding of trauma and how it affects behavior, learn ways to support children, and develop strategies to promote your own resilienceWebinar Series: Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic
In response to the current COVID-19 climate, Families Canada (FC) and the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) is launching a weekly webinar series called Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic. The weekly webinars will highlight some possible effects of the pandemic on young children’s behaviours and emotions and discuss ways to support children, families and service providers. View the recordings now!Multilingual Parenting Tips for Uncertain Times
In the coming weeks, many families will find the stresses of full time parenting and staying inside with children to be a significant challenge. Triple P- Positive Parenting Program has developed two resources to help. 10 Tips for Parenting in Uncertain Times is now available in Arabic, Dutch, English, German and Spanish. Parenting During COVID-19 is also available in English and French.
Time to Come In, Bear: A Video Children’s Story About Social Distancing
Trying to explain social distancing to little ones during the COVID-19 outbreak can be difficult. That's why children's author, Kim St. Lawrence recently released a video story called Time To Come In, Bear. It's the story of a young bear who needs to come in from playing outside because "the world caught a cold." The narrator goes on to explain that the little bear "won't catch its germs if you just stay at home," and that this won't last forever, an important element for little kids to hear. It's simple and sweet and less than two minutes long, making it easy to follow for little ones who need to understand the new way of things.
COVID-19 Resources for CNC Staff and Parents
With the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone across the globe is in the process of figuring out how to adapt in order to curb the spread of this virus. Here's a compilation of resources to help child care centers, teachers and families make the most of these uncertain times.
10 Important Professional Development Topics for ECEs
Wondering which topics you can study that will help you engage in developmentally appropriate ways to nurture and nourish this generation of young children? Here's a list of 10 professional development topics that ECE teachers are studying today - that they might not have explored 10 years ago!How to Help Children Calm Down
Many children have difficulty regulating their emotions. Tantrums, outbursts, whining, defiance, fighting: these are all behaviours you see when kids experience powerful feelings they can’t control. The good news is that learning to calm down instead of acting out is a skill that can be taught.Now available in Simplified Chinese: 10 Tips for Encouraging Language
In response to program requests, the 10 Tips for Encouraging Language tipsheet has been translated into Simplified Chinese for you to share with parents.Webinar – Bracing for COVID-19: What Early Childhood Programs Need to Know and Consider
While we may have heard tips to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, you may be scrambling to figure out the many other details that will impact your program. This Early Childhood Investigations webinar will take a deeper dive into all aspects of disaster preparedness including policies and procedures, and health considerations.