There’s a Section for Parents on the CMAS Website!
Raising a child is hard work–especially in a new country with different customs, practices, influences, and expectations.
In the
new "Parents" section of the CMAS website, you will find information, tools and multilingual resources on topics like health and safety, parenting and more. You can direct parents to the site, or take a look and see if there are any resources here to support your work with immigrant and refugee parents.
Refugee children have written a book of fairy tales!
Travelling Tales is a beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales written by Syrian and Kurdish refugee children in Greece. The collection includes a story about chickens fighting an alien invasion and seven other stories. Proceeds from the sale of this captivating collection will go towards alternative housing solutions for refugee families in Greece.
When Children’s Behaviour is Challenging: Online Tutorial Now Available with Facilitator Guide
Sometimes a child’s behaviour challenges us and forces us to step outside our usual comfort zone. Find out what to do when children’s behaviour is challenging you, common mistakes to avoid, and 7 steps to take when behaviour is challenging in your program. We’ve also developed a Facilitator guide that includes 10 Questions for Group Discussion and Personal Reflection to use with your team, extend your learning and help you identify concrete strategies that you can use in your program.
Let’s get started!
CNC in Action: Special Needs
This is the story of a family who faced many barriers. Thanks to a very committed CNC team, the parents successfully navigated the system and got the help their children needed.
Child Safety Information for Parents – Available in 12 languages
Help parents understand how to keep their children safe with these
multilingual checklists on topics like home, child and car seat safety.
Fostering Attachment in the Child Care Setting for Infants and Toddlers
It takes time for care providers to learn the cues of the babies in their care. Likewise, babies need to get to know and understand their care providers. This cannot happen if the baby has too many adults in his or her day or if he or she moves to a new classroom every few months. Early childhood researchers suggest that infants and toddlers should spend their first three years in consistent care to allow secure attachments to develop. This article from Early Childhood News will help you to learn a multitude of techniques that help
build attachment and security for infants in your care.
Podcast: The Science behind Language Development
Does your circle time seem more like a test than an opportunity to enrich learning? In this podcast Karen Nemeth, an advocate for early childhood education and author on the topic of language development, explores
childhood language development and the importance of engaging children in conversations. You’ll learn about the science of language development and what it should look like in the classroom. You’ll also come away with ideas for moving your circle time from a question and answer format to a real conversation with kids.
Invisible Wounds: The impact of six years of war on the mental health of Syria’s children
At least three million children under the age of six know nothing but war. For many Syrian children, prolonged exposure to war, stress and uncertainty has left them in a state of “toxic stress.” Some of the immediate impacts of this stress are increased bedwetting, self-harm, suicide attempts and aggressive or withdrawn behaviour. Left untreated the long-term effects may be even greater. Save the Children has completed the largest and most
comprehensive study of Syrian children’s mental health and well-being. This 25-page report documents the impact of war on children and their families and ends with recommendations for creating solutions.
Watch for the Signs: How to Prevent Heat Stroke
Did you know that incidents of heat stroke spike at the end of June and into July? During these months, children are often outside playing, but with all the fun and excitement, precautions must be taken to keep them safe. In this
article from Children’s Health, you’ll learn the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, what to do when they strike and special precautions for babies.
Developing Physical Literacy in Children
How do you help a child develop skills in physical activity? What can you do to increase their motivation, competency and confidence in this area? Like most other areas of development, physical literacy is fostered by setting up a rich, stimulating environment indoors and outdoors and being an active role model. This site will teach you
how to help children develop physical literacy through active play.
