We are updating our resource collection in accordance with the revised Early Learning Framework and its principles of inclusivity, holistic learning, recognition of Indigenous Knowledges, connection to environment, and the understanding that play and relationships are the foundations of children’s learning. Email ccrrfamilyresource@islandswellnesssociety.com with any questions or to arrange a time for drop-off. Outgoing lending library services will continue until …
Childcare BC Overview
Since February 2018, the BC provincial government has invested millions of dollars into Child Care with the goal of achieving $10-a-day child care. These programs have been rolled out throughout the year, and by now most programs are now accessible to the public. Here is a summary of their main areas of investment and how you/your organization can access them. …
Affordable Child Care Benefit
The new Affordable Child Care Benefit will be replacing Child Care Subsidy and can now be completed online. If your family makes less than $110,000/year and you pay for child care (in your own home, licensed centers, nannies etc.) you may be eligible. Please contact us if you have any questions or difficulties applying. Here are some useful links Info about …
Child Care Provider Profile: Skidegate Head Start (Parent and Tot Program)
The BC First Nations Head Start On-Reserve Program is a program funded by the First Nations Health Authority to enhance early childhood development, school readiness and overall family health and wellness for First Nations preschool children (birth to six years old) on reserve. Head Start supports locally-controlled and designed early intervention strategies that provide First Nations children with opportunities to …
Screen Time Suggestions and Alternatives for Children
Saw a great discussion happening today on Facebook among local parents and it made me think about this article written a few years back by our local Speech and Language pathologist Jackie Taylor. I thought I’d post it here in case anyone was interested in having a read. Block play, playdough, trains, wagons- these are the toys of our childhood …
Crafternoon at the Lending Library!
Feeling crafty? Drop by the Lending Library at the Islands Wellness Society Friday February 12th between 2pm and 5pm and make some collage valentines! Supplies will be provided along with tea and cookies. This is a free event but space will be tight, so good to come early and RSVP if possible. We will be there with a table full …
Videos on Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Thanks to All who made it out to last month’s Baby Steps, as promised I wanted to put up some resources about Breastfeeding that were given to me by Jessiquita Madrid, who is a wealth of knowledge on all things milk. First here are three videos on hand expression of breastmilk which relates to the conversation about various Breast pumps etc which …
Fabulous Facepainters at Hospital Day!
A BIG thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who came and helped out with our face painting last Saturday for Hospital Day! So many happy faces were decorated because of your skillful and artistic work! Katie Borsario, Shiela Karrow, Betsy Cardell, Alma-Rose Siddell, Xiila Guujaw, plus all the others who stopped in and helped out, and to the Hospital …