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FOR: Mothers* and their daughters ages 9 to 13 (*or mentors age 21 and up)
WHEN: Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 8:30am to 3:30pm
WHERE: Western Fair District, Carousel Room, 316 Rectory St., London, ON
PRESENTED by Childreach
COST: $40 per 1 mother/mentor and 1 daughter, each additional daughter is $15
INCLUDED: activities, breakfast, lunch and refreshments, t-shirts, swag bag for each daughter
REGISTER: By April 4 online or call 519-434-3644 x11
All activities and workshops are geared towards positive messaging, building confidence in girls, encouraging critical thinking and promoting conversation between moms/mentors and daughters.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Saidat Vandenberg is an incredible high-energy artist who uses rap, hip-hop dance and drama to bring across the message that “one person can make a difference, together we can change the world!” She empowers and inspires young people to see their best potential. Saidat has performed in over 400 schools and community events influencing thousands of students. In the summer of 2008, Saidat was given the opportunity to open for the artist Fergie at the Summer Bayfest in Sarnia, Ontario. Being passionate about helping people find the dream in their heart is Saidat’s goal and she is able to rock any venue with her energy, charisma and her smile!
Childreach and Investing In Children are bringing Judy Arnall, Speaker, Trainer and Canadian Bestselling Author to London on Friday, June 3, 2011 During the day, she will present an innovative workshop “Helping Parents Raise the Digital Generation” for professionals who work with families, and on the evening of Thursday, June 2 she will be speaking to parents.
Contact Jane Powers at jpowers@childreach.on.ca for more information.
Parents and caregivers of children with special needs will once again be able to draw on the experience of local educators and professionals during the third annual School Age Workshop.
The workshop, scheduled tomorrow Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Thames Valley Children’s Centre, will feature staff from the centre, as well as the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board.
The full-day interactive workshops get underway at 9 a.m. and are geared to parents and caregivers of children with special needs who are now school-age or are about to enter the school system.
Sessions focus on topics such as social skills, sibling information, behaviour management, learning assessment recommendations and financial planning. The children’s program is about having fun, getting together to make friends and gaining new experiences such as a drum circle or yoga.
Keynote speaker Jeff Preston, an adult with MD and Founder of Mobilize March, has advocated for the needs of himself and others with disabilities who wish to live an independent and barrier-free life.
Parents and caregivers can also view displays about programs offers by TVCC and other community agencies, as well as demonstrations of new technology. Activities will also be offered for children age 4 to 16.
Registration for the workshop
– although subsidy may be available – is $10 per adult and $5 per child, which covers lunch, snacks and materials.
Go to www.tvcc.on.ca for more information and registration.
For More Information:
Carrie Connell, Education & Program Coordinator Thames Valley Children Centre, 779 Base Line Rd. E 519-685-8700 ext. 53367 Carrie.Connell@tvcc.on.ca
This child safety program is designed to be preventative and proactive, so that children can avoid being bullied, and if they are bullied, know how to stop it. This class is recommended for kids ages 8 – 11 years but is up to the parent’s discretion.
The focus is on:
- Tolerance
- Identifying bullying
- Understanding why bullying occurs
- Acting on bullying
- Recognizing and preventing cyberbullying
- Good citizenship
Students will know how to:
- Understand the importance of being unique
- Learn the negative aspects of stereotyping
- Define bullying and cyberbullying
- Recognize bulling in previous/current/future situations
- React to bullying if they are being bullied
- React to bullying if they witness a person being bullied
- Avoid being bullied
- Learn the five key components of good citizenship
Includes a student handbook.
Date: September 11, 2010
Time - 2 options: 10 – 12, 12:30 – 2:30
Location: Hillside Church (Wortley and Commissioners)
Cost: $25 (Optional add-on: $15 – Personal journal and Safe Kids, Safe Families book)
https://www.kidproofsafety.com/canada/courselist.aspx
To register, email london@kidproofcanada.com or call 519-204-5721 or 1-866-GO-SAFETY.
Recommended by Corina Morrison
Co-Founder, London Anti-Bullying Coalition
Many Voices … One Vision to eliminate bullying
www.londonabc.ca
So you have decided to take the plunge and open your own home child care ! September is a busy month for everyone adjusting to new schedules, new families, new routines, and new children.
It is always a nice fresh start when you begin with lots of rest, daily exercise (e.g. walking, gym, sports, etc), organization, good time management, prepared schedules, and a caregiver support network. To do this you can explore what is available in your community, online, or by attending playgroups.
New children can have lots of fears and tears. Chances are by day one that you have had pre visits with the families to familiarize the child to your new environment. Contracts are in place, and agreements are signed so you are noticeably ready to go! Or are you? Carefully planning your first couple weeks closer to home can assist in smoother adjustments for you and the children.
Here are some tips for a smooth integration process for you and the child:
- Greet the parent and child warmly
- Encourage the parents to “Get ready, set, go!” Strategize with families in advance to know when they are getting ready to go. Set the stage with the child with a daily goodbye routine. Go promptly when you say it is time to go. “Get ready, set, go!” decreases drawn out goodbye’s and teaches the child good habits of what to expect as you and the parent are consistent.
- Ask the parent to bring in a favourite blanket or stuffed animal for comfort. (Or whatever the child uses for comfort).
- Ask the parents for a family photo (or two), or photo album in advance from home. These become valuable during a parent’s absence.
- Label the spot for coats, bags, lunches (if they bring this), and all their gear! This helps the child feel welcome and knows you are ready for them.
- The caregiver should hold the child as much as the child needs to build the attachment. Children will grow and prosper once a healthy attachment is in place. Don’t be surprised if you have a lap mate for the first week or so. If they are not happy being held, seat the child within sight of you and let them follow you. Be patient! As the child becomes accustomed to your home, they will slowly and gradually become more independent.
- Limit your outings as much as possible for the first week. Your home and a new environment are sometimes enough for a new child.
- Let the child set their own pace. Warmly invite the child into play. They may be more comfortable observing for the first few days.
Being prepared for change and the feelings is an important step for assisting with the child’s transition. Continue building a positive relationship with the parent. Open communication daily for the first week with an invitation for phone calls at specific times helps the parent ease their worries and is reassuring. Keeping those lines of communication open encourages an easier transition for everyone!
Written by Dawn Baetens, RECE, Early Years Program Leader
PS. Childreach is currently putting the finishing touches on the 6th Annual Home Child Care Conference: Commitment to Caring brochure. Mark Saturday, October 2 in your calendars! This full-day conference will take place at the Ramada Inn and will include lunch. To register, or for more information, please call Sheri Spriggs at 519-434-3644 x39 or by email at sspriggs@childreach.on.ca .
The Best Start Resource Centre is pleased to offer two workshops related to early childhood development and diversity. These workshops are based on the content of a manual which will be released over the summer: Growing Up in a New Land – Strategies for Working with Newcomer Families. The two workshops will offer slightly different content. Both will be co-facilitated by Saleha Bismilla, an internationally-trained Registered Nurse, Midwife and Community Health Nurse with a broad experience working in the GTA, and Louise Choquette, the staff member from the Best Start Resource Centre who has developed the manual.
A face-to-face workshop will be offered in partnership with Childreach in London, Ontario on Monday, October 25. This workshop is designed for service providers who work with parents and children through Ontario Early Years Centers, Healthy Babies Healthy Children programs, family resource programs, settlement programs and other parenting programs. Registration for this workshop is $35 and includes lunch and a copy of the manual. Registration information is available at: http://www.beststart.org/events/detail/newland_London/growingup.html.
An evening webinar on Wednesday, November 10 is designed for service providers working newcomer children ages 0 to 6 through daycares, schools and settlement programs (early childhood educators, teachers, teaching assistants, etc.). Registration for this webinar is $15 and includes a toll-free number and a copy of the manual. Registration information is available at: http://www.beststart.org/events/detail/growingup_webinar_2010/growingup.html.
Registration for both these workshops is limited, and we expect a high interest for them, so don’t delay to register if you are interested.
There will also be a space designated for specific organizations in London who provide services to newcomers to have a display to promote their services. If you are interested in setting up a display, please contact Nadine Reeves at Childreach.
Registration is now open for our next session of parent workshops. It’s now even easier with our online registration system. All of the workshops are provided free of charge.
Some workshops being offered include:
- Making Your Own Toys – Thursday, July 15, 10 to 11:30 am
- Baby Wearing – Wednesday, July 14, 10 to 11 am
- Temper Tantrums – Tuesday, July 27, 6:30 to 8 pm
- Seuss on the Loose – Tuesday, August 31, 10 to 11:30 am
- Positive Mealtimes – Tuesday, September 21, 10 to 11:30 am
- Loving Touch for Dads & Infants – Saturday, September 25, 10 to 11:30 am
Register now to avoid disappointment!
Are you wondering about how to talk about sex and sexuality with your school-age child? What are students learning about this topic at school? What is “normal”? What about my family values?
If you would be interested in a parent workshop to help you answer some of these questions, call Marg at 519-434-3644 x38. If there is sufficient interest, this workshop will be offered in the New Year.
The Fathers Network is an 8-week group for dads run by dads that looks at ways for men to be better fathers to their children. The group may include biological fathers, step-fathers, same-sex fathers, and males who are in a parenting role. It is also open to first time fathers or soon-to-be fathers. Call Steve Didham at 519-455-9000 for more information.
We also have two “dad-specific” workshops coming in the New Year at Childreach :
Play With Me Daddy
Saturday, January 23 from 10 am to 12 noon – for dads to learn the importance of play and how it builds the father/child relationship.
Infant Massage
Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 to 11 am – for dads and their babies under 6 months of age. Build a special connection!
Register online or call us for more information.
