Early childhood educators are often an early point of contact for refugee families. In this AMSSA video, Emily Mlieczko, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Educators of BC, applies the 8 Guiding Principles of early childhood education to the specifics of serving the children of recently arrived refugee families.
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The Bernard van Leer Foundation and Ascend at the Aspen institute have just released a detailed report on a “two-generation approach” to reducing poverty and improving child development.
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Learn about an interactive approach to research that has actively engaged with a rural Aboriginal community to make existing child development measurement tools more effective for local use.
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Worrying results from a research study on infant sleep patterns indicating that unsafe infant sleep practices are still widespread. Read more here about the study, its findings and recommendations.
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You can take effective individual action! Out of their commitment to re-engaging their own children with nature, two British dads have created a book project and website to provide encouragement for others interested in following their example.
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Learn about the Healthy Together program, designed to foster healthy weights for children at risk including children in care (0-18) and their families. The Bridge Youth & Family Services in Kelowna have played a key role in the development of the program.
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Comox Valley Family Services Association works with local food bank to support pregnant women and families with young children. Read more about the collaborative initiative to connect with hard-to-reach families.
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