The BC Association of Family Resource Programs (BCFRP) published a paper in November on Stories of Resilience: how Family Resource programs make a difference for families facing mental health or settlement challenges.
Read More
In an article for the June edition of Early Childhood Matters, “Why men’s caregiving matters for young children: lessons from the MenCare campaign”, Gary Barker, Co-Chair, MenEngage Alliance and International Director, Promundo-US, writes about the successes and findings of the MenCare campaign.
Read More
A Vancouver elementary school and local public library teamed up to create the Pillow Full of Feelings Project. Using simple props (a felt pillow and cut out felt emotion faces) children and parents engage in a number of interactive games that successfully spark conversations about emotion and widen emotional vocabulary.
Read More
The June 2015 edition of the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Early Childhood Matters magazine contains an article documenting positive intervention techniques that have been demonstrated as effective in dealing with families experiencing extreme crisis.
Read More
This recent CHNET-WORKS! Webinar featured Jeff McLean of Abby Dads Program, based at Abbotsford Community Services, along with Brian Russell, Provincial Coordinator of Dad Central Ontario and Patrick Dillon, Provincial Coordinator of the Alberta Fatherhood Involvement Initiative.
Read More
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Director HELP, speaks in this short video on the basic principles of Social/Emotional Learning (SEL).
Read More
A recent SAMSHA FASD webinar looked at the topics of FASD prevention and intervention, a model for paediatric care, and a team experience of substance-abuse treatment issues.
Read More
Findings of recent research on brain development and the impact of adverse conditions in early childhood, along with some hope for potential developments in early intervention.
Read More
In their March 12, 2015 blog by Diana Graber, Co-Founder of Cyberwise, the Family Online Safety Institute discuss the issues around “No Tech Or Slow Tech?” for infants and young children.
Read More
Growing Together is a workbook-style resource focusing on mothers dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma or other challenging life circumstances. The resource is designed to be used with parents, parenting groups or in community education presentations.
Read More
Step by Step: Engaging Fathers in Programs for Families from Best Start Ontario offers tested strategies and practices for engaging fathers in family programs and materials on embracing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all fathers.
Read More
Research has demonstrated that therapeutic gardening, a form of horticulture therapy, aids in improving mental and physical wellbeing and contributes to the treatment of mental health issues.
Read More
Healthy Families BC website offers a range of resources to encourage families to embrace an active lifestyle and increase the amount of the time children spend in active play.
Read More
An Abbotsford News two-part special feature reviews the current state of BC mental health supports for youth. The articles were inspired by local parents’ challenges in getting help for their children.
Read More
EatRight Ontario has produced Tips for Raising Kids with Healthy Habits factsheet, along with other resources on parents/caregivers’ influence on children’s eating habits and the advantages of electronics-free family meals.
Read MoreThe Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has produced an 11-minute discussion-starter video We All Have a Role: Preventing and Responding to Violence, along with a Community Resource Guide: What Can I Do to Help the Families of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls?
Read More
Safe Kids Week 2015 is May 4-10. Check out Parachute’s resources to support the prevention of child injuries.
Read More
In March 2015, 4ChildrenUK, a branch of the education department in the UK, published What to Expect, When?, a downloadable booklet providing parents with guidance on children’s learning and development in the early years.
Read More
A downloadable info sheet and poster produced by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Education and the Strategic Knowledge Cluster on Early Childhood Education provide information on the value of play for children, and how to encourage play.
Read More
The BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs (BCAPOP) provides links to a range of prenatal and toddler nutrition information and healthy food ideas.
Read More