Anita Olson, our Early Childhood Community consultant – community partner has shared what is happening and available throughout our community.
Outdoor family programs are back at Burnaby Family Life! Check out the attached poster for all the times, dates and locations. Registration is required and can be done here: https://bflgrowscommunity.org/together-at-the-park
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The following message is from Anita Olson
Rather than strive to be perfect, the greatest gift you can give to a young child is your time. Strong secure relationships are critical to a healthy, happy life in childhood, throughout the teenage years and into adulthood (source: Heart-Mind Online). Learn more @ www.feelingsfirst.ca.
What does being present mean to a young child?
o Increased self-control
o Higher levels of resiliency
o More hopeful attitudes
o Better mental health
o More prosocial behaviours
o More positive feelings about themselves
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.
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
