Great article about the importance of recognizing quality care is more than just “Day Care” Wonder if this means we should find a more encouraging term for “babysitters?” too? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-rose/day-care-disrespect-why-w_b_5353816.html
Consent isn’t complicated – new blog post by Canadian Women’s Foundation
http://www.canadianwomen.org/blog/two-reasons-canadians-are-confused-about-sexual-consent
Check out this short video – “Just Breathe”
http://amysmartgirls.com/short-film-just-breathe-helps-kids-deal-with-emotions/
Mental Health First Aid Canada
A new study shows a growing number of Canadian children and youth are seeking help for mental health disorders at hospital emergency rooms. Now is the perfect time to take our Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth course. Learn how you can help the young people in your life get the resources they need if they …
Enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/uccb-puge/menu-eng.html
Toy Gun Play…Is it hardwired?
Found this interesting article about children’s desire to play with toy guns. Thought it was good food for thought and something that many parents struggle with. I wonder if it’s different here on Haida Gwaii where guns are used to gather food? http://www.todaysparent.com/family/is-playing-with-guns-normal/