Webinar – From Biting to Hugging: The Social Development of Infants and Toddlers
Register now to learn more about how to support infant and toddlers’ social and prosocial development, and new strategies for helping children move from biting to hugging!
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.
Why Is My Child Aggressive?
Getting what we want and need is part of survival, but young children often can’t or don’t know how to express their needs and desires in calm ways or using words. As they grow, children learn to control their emotions and interact with others in positive ways. Until that happens, however, young children may be aggressive as they attempt to express themselves.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
When Your Child Has Nightmares
Young children can’t always tell the difference between dreams and reality. Some children have dreams that feel so “real” and scary that they wake up upset. This can upset parents too and cause everyone to lose sleep. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child have fewer nightmares so that everyone can sleep better.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
What Can I Do If My Child Is Aggressive?
Children who are aggressive are often responding to feelings of stress and anxiety in the only way they know how. Your child may need extra help to feel secure. By being loving, calm and patient, you will make a big difference.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Sharing Stories With Your Child
Telling stories—whether they are real or imagined—is a fun way to interact with your child.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Listening to and Talking With Your Child
Coming to a new country affects your whole family. Taking time to connect with, listen to and talk with your child will help them to feel more secure, and it’s also a lot of fun!
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
