Learning in the Spirit of Wonder and Joy
Today I stumbled on an inspiring TED Talk by a 7 year old.
She explains in a simple but profound way the importance of connection with your child.
It is a gift that you can give your child but might forget the value of it.
I encourage you to watch this short 7 minute talk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISXCw0P
Many of us know sleep is important but do we really actually get
the amount of sleep our brain and body requires?
I just watched a webinar from Strong Minds, Healthy Kids called
A relaxed Brain is the Most Comfortable Pillow:
The Value of Sleep for Children and Adolescents.
This webinar isn’t just focused on children and adolescents it
is helpful for adults too!
Dr. Macdonald (a registered psychologist) talks about the value of a restful
sleep and strategies how to get a solid night’s sleep.
I have been using some of his techniques to help me fall asleep.
They have been super helpful.
You can watch the webinar here!
Cameray Child and Family Services offers many programs to support families.
One of many things Cameray is offering is a free two-part workshop March 1st and 8th at 10-11:30 AM titled “Parenting in Canada”. In this workshop you will be discussing the challenging and positive aspects of raising children in Canada and cultural differences and similarities in child-rearing. To register please email pspgroupsignup@cameray.ca or call 604-436-9449.
Click the link below to find their March calendar displaying what programs they offer and when they are being offered.
Anita Olson who regularly visited our program
has written an article on family traditions during a pandemic.
Many are feeling loss and sadness as we miss connecting with loved ones
and celebrating long standing traditions.
I would encourage you to read it!
Come to this special 3 session series for parents and community members! Everyone welcome!
Tuesday November 24th, December 1st, December 8th
1 – 2:30 pm on ZOOM
GUEST SPEAKER:
Georgianna Lee
Sessions will be led by Georgianna Lee of Cameray Child and Family Services. Georgianna has been working as a parent support counsellor for over 15 years and is a mom to two active boys, ages 8 and 6. Her passion is to support families in seeing each other’s good intentions and to find ways for families to learn and thrive together. We are extremely fortunate to have Georgianna sharing her expertise with us, once again!
Join us, for helpful and practical ways to bring more calmness and well-being into your, and your children’s lives. We need that now, more than ever! Come to one, or all, of these sessions.
Topic: Simple Tools for Dealing with Stress and Overwhelm
Time: Nov 24, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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In our programs we have many local organizations we partner with that help support families. Anita is a great resource for you and your family. See below the various ways you can connect with her and the programs she is offering.
Anita Olson – Early Childhood Community Consultant (ECCC) – supporting parents/caregivers with children ages 0-5 years old. Questions/concerns about behaviour, development, needing strategies or other resources call/text/email for a free virtual or socially distanced consultation.
604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca
Join Monday’s Coffee and Chat parenting support group to get connected with other parents, learn some helpful tips about parenting and discuss your own parental celebrations and challenges. Meetings are via MS Teams – email aolson@fsgv.ca, subject line JOIN COFFEE AND CHAT, and an invite will be emailed to you. For assistance in MS Teams installation click here.
If you are interested in joining the ECCC Resource Newsletter please email aolson@fsgv.ca, subject line ADD TO RESOURCE NEWSLETTER and you will begin to receive children’s activity ideas, family resources offered in Burnaby and so much more.
This pandemic has effected us all differently and at different times. But it is important to reflect and process your feelings so you can help your children with theirs. I follow Sharon Selby and really found this article below very helpful for me. It gives me language and a perspective of why my feelings keep changing.
Ambiguous Loss – How to Make Sense of Our Feelings During the Pandemic
As we near the end of June
You are probably wondering what there will be to do this summer.
Cameray Child and Family Services have their July calendar out.
If you are looking for circle times, mother goose or parenting education
be sure to look at the attachment.
If you are interested in a program, just email pspgroupsignup@cameray.ca
and let them know what you’re interested in.
A few years ago I had the chance to listen to
Sharon Selby, a registered Clinical Counsellor, speak on Anxiety.
I loved Sharon’s wisdom, and soft spoken nature.
On her blog she has written many articles that I could identify with as a mom and educator.
Please check out the article below about behaviour and what is really beneath it.
In this article she refers to the Iceberg Theory which has helped me understand
children’s behaviour and influenced the way I react to it.
On her blog she has many other great articles about anxiety, attachment, behaviour,
discipline, education, play, self-regulation and resilience.
Types of Child Behaviour and the Deeper Meaning – Iceberg Theory
Anita has had regular visits to our StrongStart classroom and is still available to support you!
Anita Olson works for
as Burnaby’s Early Childhood Community Consultant (ECCC).
She has been working with families and young children for well over a decade and as a parent herself recognizes the challenges, complexity and delight parenting brings. Understanding the foundational importance of infant and early childhood development, Anita shares information, strategies and practical tools with parents as they begin and continue their parental journey. Focusing on the parent/caregiver and child relationship, Anita’s work with families aims to create and preserve loving connection and curiosity.
If you are looking for parenting support: email your questions or join the daily Resource Newsletter aolson@fsgv.ca set up a virtual meeting!
phone/text Anita at 604-723-9548
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