Parachute Canada has produced a group of injury prevention resources for CAPC and CPNP practitioners working with caregivers of children ages 0-6.
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The April 22 NCCDH webinar on Population and the Power of Language reflects on the values and assumptions underlying our choice of language in public health and explores how terminology can support or hinder our efforts to reduce health inequities.
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The Comox Valley Family Services Association partners with the BC Association of Farmer’s Markets to deliver the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon Program in 34 districts across BC.
Read MoreWhat happens when financial reality prevents families from purchasing healthy, nutritious food? The consequences may last a lifetime.
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Family FUNdamentals two-day facilitator training session will be offered on May 22 and 23 at the I Hope Family Centre in North Vancouver.
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CHNET-WORKS! recent webinar, Caesarean Section After the Hospital: Public Health Perspectives on the CARE Strategy, focused on long term outcome targets to decrease the use of medical intervention in low risk births and increase positive health outcomes related to breastfeeding, mental health, infant attachment, and parenting confidence.
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Nature Preschool, Richmond’s first outdoor-based childcare program, will open this fall at Terra Nova Rural Park.
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BC Council for Families is offering a Nobody’s Perfect Facilitator Training June 2-5 at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino in Cranbrook. The training is aimed at those with previous experience and/or education in facilitating groups and working with children, youth and families.
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For a limited time, Chevrolet dealerships are providing free car seat installation workshops in the Greater Vancouver area for anyone with a car (of any make).
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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.
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