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Month: March 2021

Immunizations and Social Emotional Development

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March 2nd

Good Morning

v  We are officially in phase 2 of the Covid-19 immunization plan! Attached is a handy chart showing who is included in the 4 phases and corresponding dates for immunizations. In phase two seniors in supportive housing, home care clients and staff, Indigenous folk 65 years old + and seniors 80 years old + are scheduled to be immunized in March and early April. Check out this link on how to schedule appointments for your senior folks for phase 2.

v  The Social Emotional Development in the early years (SED) from Child Health BC has began a public messaging campaign and I would like to share some of their wonderful information. Social and emotional development is critical in the early years (birth to 6 years old). Building the capacity to form close relationships, experiencing, managing and expressing a full range of emotions and exploring and learning about their environments leads to healthy brain development, success in school, increased community involvement and success in future employment. What can we do as parents and caregivers?

o   BE PRESENT NOT PERFECT. A child’s healthy development starts with a loving, trusted, responsive caregiver. Every child needs a trusting relationship with at least one dependable adult in their lives, so they can grow and develop in a healthy way as family and community members, friends, thinkers, and discover their connections to the natural environment. You don’t have to be a childcare expert – just being present to provide love, safety, security, joy, and paying attention to them is enough.

Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L 3A7

www.fsgv.ca

Money, Play and Learning events

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v  Mark your calendar for March 24th 1 – 2:30 for a very informative virtual Financial Empowerment Workshop. Reflect on the habits, beliefs and practices that lead our behaviour towards money. Learn about money management and practice using tools to plan and decide where your money goes. Check out the attached poster for more information or call 1 800 609 3202 or email moneynavigator@fsgv.ca  You can also visit vpl.ca/events  to register.

v  The Power of Play – Book a Wednesday morning one-on-one play session with me, Anita – Enjoy a private play space with your little one as I coach and model child-led play, establishing healthy boundaries, turn taking and so much more with parents/caregivers and their child. Call/text or email, 604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca to see availability.

 

v  You won’t want to miss Burnaby Family Life’s Parenting Learning Event happening on every Thursday this March between 6:30 – 8! These are free to all families, caregivers and professionals in the field. Choose from The Power of Self-Compassion, Shifting Screen Habits, Nature…A Playground for all children and Belonging to the Village – or attend all four!! Check out the attachment for more information and registration or www.bflgrowscommunity.org/ple20

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L

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March 1, 2021

Good Morning – Happy March!

v  It’s hard to believe we are starting March already – that means spring is just around the corner! On your walk today, see if you can spy any bird’s nests in the trees – children are great at this game when they know what to look for – and see what they know about nests. When you get home invite your little one to build a nest for you to sit in together – pillows and blankets work well. If you’re feeling up to a bit of a messy activity and have some yarn and white glue, you can invite your little one to make a yarn nest! Check out the imaginationtree.com for the step by step instructions on how to create these messy and beautiful nests!

v  After a conversation with my sister this morning about mental health, it became very clear that there is this idea to keep busy with the things you love doing to keep mental health up during the pandemic. And don’t get me wrong, I think this is a great strategy – currently I have about 4 different side projects that I dabble in to keep me afloat. But it also made me think – the days that I don’t feel motivated to touch any of them doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m not fostering my mental health. Recognizing and honouring all feelings that come up is essential to our mental health – knowing how we feel and putting a name to it is a powerful thing – we can use those feelings, both good and bad, as a kind of fuel to keep on moving or help get unstuck. Talking with people you trust and love can really help unpack feelings too. I’ve attached a poster with many support phone numbers on it, one of which is specific to mental health and dealing with worries or concerns – check it out or call: 604-951-8855

v  If you are interested in a free one-on-one consultation about your child’s development, behavior, parenting tips, tricks and education please email or call me, Anita, to set up either a virtual appointment or a socially distanced visit in the community.

aolson@fsgv.ca 604-723-9548

Have a wonderful Monday!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA,

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