Read more about how to provide reassurance to young people that they are safe and loved and how to provide perspective on distressing events and conflicts that are grounded in facts. (Heartmindonline.org.) The following tips provide practical, age-appropriate suggestions for […]
May Merriment & Regrowth
Are you interested to learn more about Cognitive Development, Flow and Brain Breaks? Read on… Eleven ways to improve cognitive development in early childhood. Support Children’s Flow State of Optimal Learning (flowtolearn.com) What are Brain Breaks? 10 Brain Break Activities […]
April: Rebirth and Renewal
Read about How Pandemic-weary parents can recharge and connect with children without a vacation or view this video Cloudy with a chance of Joy which shares that an exotic trip to find calm or inspiration can be simply substituted by […]
March: Spring Awakening
7 Toothbrushing Tunes for Families OR View Time To Brush: Tips for Parents of Young Children (3:11 mins.) Read an article on 10 Tips on How to Overcome Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist OR Healthy Habits for Your Child’s […]
February – Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Read an article on Coping tips for stressed-out families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January – Beginnings and Endings
Read more about making a Family Media Plan for the New Year created by the American Academy of Pediatricians. Establishing household patterns and routines can create rhythm in your household with these actionable tips!
December – Giving and Receiving
Parents – read about the benefits of cooking with kids and age appropriate tasks for children to do in the kitchen. Educators – read some tips on cooking in the classroom.
November 3 – Remembering
Children with strong problem-solving skills use their memory, think creatively, manage their emotions, and persist until they find a solution. It is important to teach children how to solve problems by themselves so they can become confident, independent learners. Read […]
October 7 – Attitude of Gratitude – Part 2
The Science of Early Child Development (SECD) provides resources for BC educators interested in keeping abreast of current research. Resources include readings, videos, links, questions for reflection, and interactive activities. From the latest research into babies’ brain development and the […]
September – Attitude of Gratitude – Pt. 1
Consider registering for Dr. Angela Low’s Webinar – Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success on September 14, 2021 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm Interested in how you can teach, model, coach and embody […]