The Psychology Foundation of Canada has published a “Raising Resilient Kids” handout for parents to help their children develop strengths.
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In conjunction with the United Nations’ 7th World Autism Awareness Day, nurseries are urged to look for signs of autism.
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The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with First Nations Health Authority, Health Canada and Regional Health Authorities, has launched Healthy Smiles for Life: BC’s First Nations and Aboriginal Oral Health Strategy.
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Learn how to apply for the B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit for families with young children effective April 2015.
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The Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy presents a practical conference on May 28 – 31 in Vancouver.
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See Family Consultant, Malgosia Tomanik, on April 24 in North Vancouver.
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In Burnaby, May 29 and 30, presented by Pacific Post Partum Support Society. Get the details here.
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At the Little Food Explorers (Ages 3-5 kids) workshop, participants learn how to help preschool children become familiar with a wide variety of foods. The workshop is available free of charge.
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From Seed to Cedar is a campaign led by the Aboriginal Early Childhood Development and Care (AECDC) programs to raise awareness about AECDC in local communities. Their website provides links to a range of resources and references.
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The “Cost of Eating” report by The Dieticians of Canada provides best practices and recommendations for reducing hunger and poverty.
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Starting this spring, a new local task force is conducting a childcare needs assessment that will seek public input on problems that families face in securing childcare, and make recommendations on how to alleviate the issues.
Read MoreData resource for grants: International Family Policy Comparisons: Why Canada lags behind.What policy changes are required to help children and families thrive in Canada?
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Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health and UBC Faculty of Medicine, are seeking survey participants by March 31, 2014 to help guide the decision-making of local community groups and government in shaping programs and community services.
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Sue Irwin, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, educates parents, caregivers and professionals on how to do infant massage. The easy-to-learn techniques improve parents’ confidence, communication and bonding with their newborn.
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CAPC, CPNP and AHSUNC 2013-2014 performance measurement data will be collected beginning mid-April. Read information on the revised data collection tool, process and upcoming training sessions.
Read MoreWomen of Substance spotlights women working in community to build networks of support for their recovery from alcohol and substance use.
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Upcoming conference dates that you don't want to miss! Get registered.
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ELSA Net has updated its popular Newcomer & Diversity ECE Resources: See what’s new!
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Highlights: First Nations children continue to experience unacceptable and disproportional levels of risk due to a combination of historical trauma, intergenerational poverty, and discriminatory and underfunded child welfare policies.
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Dan Dubrovsky, FASD Specialist for SAMHSA FASD Centre for Excellence, responds with concern to a recent article in the British Telegraph newspaper
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