Early Childhood Services

Selected articles

Well-Balanced: The Play Diet

This is a password-protected version of the PDF file used in the teleconference/seminar of the same name in early March. Participants will be provided with the necessary password.

Child Care Co-operatives in Canada 2007

Child Care Co-operatives in Canada 2007 examines the situation of co-operative child care in Canada. Through research based on qualitative methods, including interviews with child care co-operative spokespersons and government officials, as well as the latest statistical data available, the report paints a complete portrait of co-op child care and provides an analysis of the enabling environment and possibilities for future development. The situation of co-operative child care in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States is also examined and lessons drawn for possible application in Canada.

All The Flowers Of Tomorrow Are In The Seeds Today: Cultivating Self-Esteem

Building a good sense of self-esteem is more than just saying, "Good boy." "Well-done." "You are the very best at everything." If we really want children to develop a strong sense of self esteem, we have to start by creating an environment that is rich with opportunities that germinate trust and positive relationships, and sow independence and success. These are the foundations that help build self-esteem.

Are They Learning Anything Yet? Play Is The Way To Learning

Forget the flash cards, and the ABC homework sheets, if we want to see our children become competent, critical thinking and harmonious human beings, we'll get off the "fast-food style" of "education" and get back to the basics of learning for young children which is simply PLAY. Ask any leading expert - Dr. Lillian Katz, Dr. Spock, Penelope Leach, Dr. Stanley Greenspan, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Dr. Frasier Mustard and any new upcoming researcher they will all agree, prove and promote that: PLAY IS THE WAY TO LEARNING.

Canadian, eh?

Ever wonder how come Canadian parent/teacher sites seem non-existent?
I want to share some excellent Canadian Early Childhood sites found while researching Co-operative Childcare in Canada.