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.
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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.
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Encompass Support Services Society (ESSS) is celebrating ten years of its successful “Spanish Family Power” program serving Spanish-speaking immigrant families in the Langley area.
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Canada has a growing number of forest and nature-based programs. Forest School Canada offers several BC-based case examples of independently run and operated Forest Schools.
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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.
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North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society has partnered with their local school to provide a combined evening family drop-in and Strong Start for families that includes a meal and modeling of healthy evening routines for children.
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CAPC is powered by a dedicated group of professionals across the province. Here, we celebrate its accomplishments with a Special Edition Newsletter.
Read MoreThe Annual BCAPOP Conference will be hosted on October 27 – 29, 2015 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.
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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 MoreThe Annual CAPC, CPNP and AHS Regional Trainings for the Northwest, Kootenays and Okanagan will be hosted in Sept 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Safe Kids Week 2015 is May 4-10. Check out Parachute’s resources to support the prevention of child injuries.
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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.
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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 MoreSave the date for CAPC, CPNP and AHS regional trainings
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