211 is your connection to information and services
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211 is Canada's telephone help line (2-1-1) and website - a gateway to community, social, non-clinical health and related government services. 211 helps to navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 100 languages!
Immigration, Acculturation and Parenting
Over 200 million individuals worldwide are international migrants. Immigration involves a displacement with significant effects on family life, not least because of the cultural shifts inherent in resettlement. An emergent body of research is focused on the implications of immigration and acculturation for parenting.
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“New In Canada” Parenting Support Series – Brochures
There are many challenges facing parents in keeping their children safe. Multilingual New In Canada Parenting Support Brochures are now available online and ready for printing!
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All About Child Care Brochure
Newcomer parents using CIC funded settlement services often have a lot of questions about the on-site child care available to their children. All About Child Care is a unique resource for you to give parents who would like to participate in settlement services, to help them understand the child care services available to them.
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How to Engage Newcomer Families in Your Early Childhood Program
Parent involvement is important in early childhood education. Many creative opportunities exist for parent involvement in early childhood programs, but there is often a lower percentage of parent participation from parents in the diverse community. Find ideas for helping parents become more involved
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How does being bilingual benefit children?
In the era of globalization, learning a second language during childhood can provide developmental and social benefits. This topic aims to further understanding of the impacts of bilingualism on children’s cognitive development and suggests the most favourable learning contexts.
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Developing Cultural Understanding: Tips for Administrators
Early childhood administrators play a critical role in helping their staff understand individual histories and ideologies regarding education and learning as well as the cultural patterns and beliefs of the families they work with. Find tips for developing cultural understand in your programs
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Sleep Well, Sleep Safe
This booklet is for parents and caregivers of infants from 0-12 months. It provides information on healthy sleep tips for infants and parents, how to reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related causes of infant death. Available in
English and
French.
Healthy Families BC: Pregnancy and Parenting
Healthy Families BC has helpful tips and tools for parents with babies and toddlers. The website covers all areas of social, emotional and physical development, as well as building healthy relationships and positive parenting.
Understanding Early Child Development
day2dayparenting.com resources will help you discover the milestones for infants, toddlers, and young children. Whether you have questions about Gross Motor Skills, Feeding Skills, or Speech Development, you might find the answers here!
