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Burnaby Family Life Free Programs

February 25, 2021 / dillabought / 0 Comments

https://bflgrowscommunity.org/ple2021

“Embracing Challenges”

Free, online Parenting Learning Event 2021

Working in collaboration with Burnaby Public Library and others in the community, Burnaby Family Life is hosting its second Parenting Learning Event. The four sessions will offer Burnaby families creative and practical solutions and emerging research findings to help them thrive and sustain their resiliency during and beyond the pandemic. The PLE2021 sessions will focus on four themes:

1. THE POWER OF SELF COMPASSION – March 4

2. SHIFTING SCREEN HABITS – March 11

3. NATURE… A PLAYGROUND FOR ALL CHILDREN – March 18

4. BELONGING TO THE VILLAGE – March 25

An Important message from Anita, Early Childhood Community Consultant

February 18, 2021 / dillabought / 0 Comments

v It’s such a lovely day for a walk – how about a silly walk with the little ones today? Different animals can be a great source for acting out a silly walk – animals that you may see on your walk like dogs, cats, birds walking on the ground – favorite animals or even dinosaurs! See what you and your little one can come up with, it’s sure to be a good laugh.

v Join the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Service Society for a weekly online Mother and Child Emotional Power Program on Mondays Feb 22 – March 29^th between 10 – 11 am. Learn about your child’s emotions, development, community resources and connect with other parents through fun games, storytelling and arts! This program is for parents with children 0-6 years old – new immigrant families and refugee status welcome! Check out the attached poster for more information and registration or contact Liliane or Ramzia cwwa@vlmfss.ca or Tel : (604) 436 – 1025

v Do your children like to draw? Set them up with some virtual drawing classes with Saba through the Burnaby Neighbourhood House on Tuesdays between 4-4:45 PM. Registration is required – see the attached poster for more information and registration or click here!

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Happy Lunar New Year, Happy Valentines Day and Happy Family Day!!!

February 12, 2021 / dillabought / 0 Comments

Hi Everyone, I hope this finds you All well!

We have so many things to celebrate this

Long cold weekend, maybe even some snow!

Wouldn’t it be Great to spend Family Day outside

with your Family making snow people and angels?

I can’t wait to see all that is created with the snow!

I am sending a link for the neighborhood small Grants

which will be opening Feb23 till April 20th for anyone to apply.

This is to organize a community event with social distancing of course.

This is be used in the summer till September check out the link if you are

interested to get together this summer with your Community.

Enjoy this Loving Long Weekend.

Truly Ms. Trish

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Would you be my Valentine?

February 9, 2021 / dillabought / 0 Comments

Hi everyone.

I hope you are all well and

enjoying the beautiful sunny

crisp weather we are having.

A Valentine tradition when my

Children were younger was a chocolate fondue.

Easy to do and yummy!

Melt 1 package of milk chocolate chips,

(the package you use for chocolate chip cookies)

1/4 cup cream, half and half or whipping cream

together with chips over low heat.

Cut up your favourite fruits and dip in chocolate.

I hope you enjoy!

Today I have 3 books and some songs and rhythms.

Click here to join me!

Happy Valentines Day & Family Day too!

Love Ms. Trish

Information Children upcoming programs.

February 2, 2021 / dillabought / 0 Comments

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A Message from Anita

December 14, 2020 / dillabought / 0 Comments

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December 14, 2020

Good Monday Morning!

· Make sure to save the date this Wednesday the 16^thbetween 4-6pm for the virtual celebration, Home for the Holidays! Join the Burnaby Primary Care Network and Burnaby agencies contributing in an evening of joy, laughter, stories, crafts, cookery and more! To join check out the attached poster or click here to register. Have fun!

· 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.

· As we continue in the pandemic with the restrictions resulting in more isolation for families experiencing gender based violence, there is a new campaign out to further raise awareness of the hand signal for help. Check out the link provided to learn more about the hand signal.

· For more children’s activities, self-care ideas and parenting tips, make sure to check out the Parenting Place Blog!

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Stay warm and cozy on this grey and rainy day!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

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

www.fsgv.ca

Great ideas and important information from Anita

December 7, 2020 / dillabought / 0 Comments

v I just read that we can expect a snowy winter later in the season – which of course made me think of DYI snow globes. There are a few things you’ll need;

o Empty jar with a snug lid

o Small figurine (your little one will know just the thing)

o Glitter/sequins/beads

o Super glue or hot glue gun (just for the big people to use)

o Water

o Glycerine (optional – but will make the glitter stay floating up longer)

With careful direction from your little of where and how to glue the figure onto the inside of the lid, the adults will do their best. Have your little one scoop some glitter/sequins/beads in the empty jar and then add water, about ¾ full. Add a tsp of glycerine (if you like), pop the lid on and shake! Easy peasy. If you’d like some visuals on how to create these lovely crafts – check out here.

v Burnaby Family Life’s popular programs for parents, caregivers and children are constantly adapted to meet changing safety requirements set by the Provincial Health Officer. As we get through the pandemic, they continue to bring ideas, inspiration and solutions in support of growth and healthy development of families and children. Please join then for a range of online parenting and family resource programs. For more information and to pre register please click here: https://bflgrowscommunity.org/

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

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

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

www.fsgv.ca

Very Important information!

December 2, 2020 / dillabought / 0 Comments

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v I can’t believe it’s December 1^st already! If your family has particular traditions you celebrate over the winter break they may look and feel a little different this year – but that doesn’t mean you can’t make new ones! Check out these holiday traditions from The Parenting Place Blog that will keep your family safe, healthy and entertained over the holidays!

v Check out the attached poster from The Primary Care Network, The City of Burnaby, Burnaby Inter-Agency Council, Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table and Burnaby Public Library filled with great resources in Burnaby for folks who may be needing a little extra support during the pandemic. Questions about the Rent Bank, worries and concerns, emergency shelter and more. If you know someone who needs support pass this poster along!

v Cameray Child and Family Services always has a great calendar of programing for families and young children – check out the attached calendar for their December programs.

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Good morning

November 12, 2020 / dillabought / 0 Comments

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 13^th 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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