The Justice Education Society of BC has recently released the Aboriginal Parenting After Separation (APAS) Toolkit.
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Charityvillage provides an informative overview of a collection of mobile apps with particular relevance to nonprofit professionals.
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Conference highlight: Keynote address by Nancy Poole on “Becoming Trauma-Informed: Applying Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice within Pregnancy Outreach Programs”.
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The CAPC programs in the First Years Count coalition on the North Shore are working hard to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
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In partnership with The BC Health Child Development Alliance, the Public Health Agency of Canada has created multimedia training resources to promote knowledge and development in the area of Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years.
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Prepared by the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, the Handle with Care booklet explores ways for the mental health of young children to promoted in community-based child care centres.
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The Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development annually releases a compilation of the 10 best Canadian studies in the field of Early Childhood Development.
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Zero to Three, the National Centre for Infants, Toddlers and Families in the States has published tools for grandparents on topics ranging from child development to coping with challenges and sharing the caring duties with adult children.
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Government announcement highlights include BC families benefiting from KidSport funding; one-stop affordable justice for Island families; and the Ministry of Health's promotion of injury prevention awareness.
Read MoreThis brief, 2 minute video explains how experiences build the brain through the development of first simple and later complex circuits. This video is part one of a three-part series titled "Three Core Concepts in Early Development" from the Center and the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child.
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Upcoming training reminders and opportunities from around the province! Includes upcoming conferences, workshops, webinars and more.
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Battered Women’s Support Services has developed a manual for workers who are the first point of contact for immigrant and refugee women experiencing domestic violence.
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The Muttart Foundation out of Alberta has prepared a guide for the financial management of non-profits by Boards.
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Join parents, service providers, advocates and stakeholders on September 9th to celebrate and raise awareness for International FASD Awareness Day.
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In honour of International FASD Awareness Day on September 9th, we are bringing you an in-depth look at the Friday’s Child Program.
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Children are particularly vulnerable to burns because their skin is thinner than adults’. A child’s skin burns four times more quickly and deeply than an adult’s at the same temperature.
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Did you know that kids spend 63% of after school and weekend time in sedentary activities? Active Healthy Kids Canada has released its 2012 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.
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The Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and the Environment has released a series of rack cards and brochures with tips of making your home healthier for kids.
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Jodie Shupac has written an article for Charity Village taking examples from both practicum managers and students into consideration to develop tips for the management and full utilization of the energy, knowledge and skills of practicum students.
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In a new report, Dr. Janet Smylie from the School of Public Health at the University of Toronto looks at Aboriginal birth outcomes in British Columbia including infant mortality, preterm birth and birth weights.
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