How is everyone today?

In light of our two week lockdown

we know what works now and what doesn’t.

Washing our hands well and often is So

important for ourselves and our children.

Staying in our Household bubbles and gathering

in small groups with social distancing is lifesaving!

Today I am sending some Important news from Anita.

I will also include a link on how to support our Children

through this very difficult and changing time.

We are All in this together,

Please take great care of yourselves.

Truly Love Ms. Trish

v  Growing up in Canada I watched my fair share of the CBC show, The Nature of Things with David Suzuki. I loved learning about animals and ecosystems, and lucky for me, being raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan I had access to acres of land to explore and animals to find. Times have changed and with it, technology – children spending time outside has been declining and increasing on screens. The Nature of Things is airing a documentary on November 13th called Kids vs. Screens exploring how screens affect our children’s development, learning abilities and mental health. Looks interesting!

v  Giving your little ones the opportunity to explore on their own helps build independence. Go exploring with your kiddo in nature and let them do the leading – see which way they want to go, what tree they want to touch ,what stone they want to hold – when parent share power by letting their little ones make decisions about what to do, in this case exploring outside, they will likely enjoy the activity more and want to spend more time engaged.

v  For more children’s activities, self-care ideas, and parent education make sure to check out The Parenting Place Blog.

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A resource for families focusing on activities for children, parent education and self-care. Our goal is to help strengthen the parent child relationship & ensure children are nurtured, youth find optimism, adults feel empowered and parents make choices that build strong families.

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Tips to Support Children

 

HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE!