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Human Early Learning Partnership
Online: http://earlylearning.ubc.ca A collaborative research and knowledge mobilization centre that brings together expertise, from across disciplines and sectors, to contribute to improving conditions that promote an start in life for all children and their families. Based at the University of British Columbia.
Child Development & Rehabilitation
Online: www.childdevelopment.ca/education.aspx
The BC Safe Babies Program
Online: www.wellbeing.gov.bc.ca/resource/safe-babies-program Provides support and training to parents with infants in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) who have issues relating to prenatal drug, alcohol, or communicable disease exposure, and to prematurity or low birth weight.
24-Hour Movement Guidelines
Online: www.participaction.com/the-science/benefits-and-guidelines/ These guidelines are unique because they don't just focus on a single movement behaviour but instead look at how all of these integrate together. They offer clear direction on what a healthy 24-hours looks like for everyone living in Canada.
Raising our Healthy Kids
Online: www.vimeo.com/raisingourhealthykids Raising Our Healthy Kids is a series of short 60-90 second videos providing information to parents and care providers on healthy growth and development of children up to 12 years of age.
Canadian Paediatric Society Healthy Living for Kids
Online: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy-living Helpful information and links relating to a variety of topics around food & nutrition, healthy habits and physical activity.
Heart Mind Well-Being
Online: https://heartmindonline.org/qualities Heart Mind Well-Being refers to the balance between educating the mind and education the heart. While there is a great focus in our society on academic achievement, research has demonstrated the positive impacts of developing our heart - the way we "feel" and "relate to one another". In fact, heart and mind learning and interconnected. This website was developed by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.
"The Elephant in the Living Room" - Make Television Work for Your Kids - The nation's top child development experts examine the effects of TV on children and their groundbreaking scientific evidence that TV can be used as a powerful and effective tool - for entertainment, for education, and for socialization. The secret is for parents to learn how t use TV as a tool and not a crutch.
"Einstein Never Used Flashcards" - How our Children Really Learn and Why they Need to Play More and Memorize Less - Highly credentialed child psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff offer compelling evidence that letting children learn through play is not only okay - but better than drilling academics.
CBC Ideas radio program "The Hurried Infant" - Listen to this 2 part series on the research related to early childhood learning that debunks the trends that early stimulation is beneficial.
CBC Ideas radio program "The Brains of Babes" - A fascinating 3 part series that documents the recent scientific breakthroughs that should lead to better early childhood care and programs.
Roots of Empathy - An innovative Canadian program that develops empathy in children today so they can build the world that they deserve. Roots of Empathy reduces aggression, increases sharing, caring and inclusion, and promotes resilience, well-being and positive mental health.
R.E.S.T. Workshop
We received physiotherapy for our daughter who was being considered for a helmet for plagiocephaly. From our first appointment to our last, we received wonderful care. The staff at CTFRC were always very friendly, welcoming, and had a great spirit. The Physiotherapist was very kind, gentle and provided us with so much knowledge!
The outlet to have a professional available for help and advice and direction was key in our success, along with the tips, tools and education I received. They are so great at checking in and making sure I know there are supports, if necessary.
Having someone to talk me through the stages and calm my nerves about [my child's] development is what helped me the most. the sessions were always super informative and gave great advice on what to work on with [my child]. Just having the peace of mind that we were on the right track. I appreciate the service so much and I would recommend to any concerned parent!