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When bullying does occur in your classroom, there are a variety of strategies that should be included in your program, such as: Break the pattern. Have the child who bullies admit the behaviour, apologize and atone for the action. Help …
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A communication binder can mean different things. In this guide, you as a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, will learn how to create a simple yet powerful tool that your child can use to communicate with other children and …
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We all have our own sense of style. For many young children clothing is a way for them to express themselves. While this is wonderful, it can be a challenge when you are trying to get your child ready for …
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Fact Sheet

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder or CDD is a condition occurring in 3 to 4 year olds which is characterized by deterioration over several months of intellectual, social, and language functioning.
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Overview Sleep is essential to a child’s overall wellness and development and plays an important role in supporting their functioning in everyday activities. Well-rested children are better able to focus at school, manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour, and make …
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Farms can be a fun place for children. It can also be a dangerous place. Children who live on a family farm range in age and needs. Other children also come to visit or attend child care offered at the …
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It is common for children to develop food preferences at some point throughout their childhood. However, there are children who will resist eating a variety of foods and will develop “definite food preferences”. The following information will assist you as …
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Home Management – Provides in-home behavioural, skill building and family systems consultation, including collaboration with community networks and resources to support the family. Family Support – Coordinators work with families to build personal supports, identify, and access services/resources to facilitate …
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Feelings of grief may be caused by a traumatic event such as death, illness, or divorce. Experiences of discrimination due to racism, ableism, classism, and other stereotypes or biases can also create grief and loss responses in children.  These types …
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Choosing a program for your child is a very personal choice for each family. The best program is one that matches your child’s personality, likes and dislikes, health, interests, and behaviour. It is also important to think about finding child …
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