FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER AND BURNABY FAMILY LIFE

Offers lots of support to families. Many of you will remember Anita Olson, the Early childhood consultant that would come in to visit us at strongstart. She is currently offering zoom sessions. If any of you are interested in having a virtual coffee with her and I please let me know and we can schedule something. If you would rather meet her more privately her contact information and website information is as follows:

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

 

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  Tips on how to talk to our kids about covid-19 Poster click Here

I hope everyone is doing well. Today I have attached a little poster from Fraser Health giving tips on how to talk to our kids about covid-19 – the seven tip are below but take a look at the poster for more of a description. 

1. Don’t be afraid to talk about it.

2. Be age-appropriate.

3. Follow their lead.

4. Check yourself.

5. Focus on actions you can take.

6. Stick to a routine.

7. Keep talking.

 

  • The Psychology Foundation of Canada offers an interactive stress management tool on their website. This tailored tool takes your personal stressors and links strategies to help construct a plan to combat your stress. Check it out here https://www.stressstrategies.ca/ if this sounds helpful for you or pass it along if you know someone you think it may help! 

 

  • I’ve already been thinking about the weather this weekend is suppose to bring – and I bet some of you are as well. Here’s an idea to ready for some excellent weather – kite making! This site https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/kite-crafts-for-kids-4126872 has different home-made kite models from classic diamond shapes, paper plates and even plastic bags! For little kids, flying a kite usually requires a lot of running room, so find a wide open space for them to run wild with the wind.  

 

  • Burnaby Family Life is hosting a virtual parenting group for fathers, starting today! Check out the description below and sign up for the first session at 6pm this evening.

 

  • Fatherhood, a journey: A virtual group for fathers with an opportunity to connect with other fathers and also to learn about raising children in today’s world. Topics include modern parenting techniques, how to notice and provide encouragement, modeling affection through communication, and age-appropriate expectations. We will also look at some effective strategies for positive discipline and communication. Other topics may be included to meet the specific needs of the attending fathers. 

 This 8 session group will be led by Roland Boutin, MA, CCC. 

When: May 6, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

 Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdO6hqjwjH9dOb7WvCWp3hlvZA5KCTKnm 

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Have a wonderful day!

 Best to you and yours,

 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