1.) Child and Family Canada- Canadian Child Care Federation.
The Canadian Child Care Federation is the managing partner of a collaborative, bilingual website called Child & Family Canada (www.cfc-efc.ca). This is a completely Canadian site where 46 non-profit organizations have posted documents on topics of interest to parents and those who work with children and families. It's a "virtual library" of helpful materials presented by credible Canadian organizations. There are over 1,200 documents on the themes of adolescents, child care, child development, family life, health, learning activities, literacy, media influences, nutrition, parenting, physical activities, play, safety, social issues and special needs. Some of the most popular articles are on television violence, head lice, children and anger, choosing quality child care, raising children in separate homes -- to name just a few.
http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/docs/cccf/rs050_en.htm
2.) Dr. Bruce Perry, and The Child Trauma Academy.
| THE CHILDTRAUMA ACADEMY | ||
| CTA is a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. We recognize the crucial importance of childhood experience in shaping the health of the individual, and ultimately, society. By creating biologically-informed child and family respectful practice, programs and policy, CTA seeks to help maltreated and traumatized children. |
http://www.childtrauma.org/
3.) Bev Bos- Early Childhood Educator, and Lecturer.
http://www.bevbos.com/blog/?page_id=3
Bev Bos is an early childhood educator with 4o years of experience in the field. I would recommend her"Starting in a Corner" Magazine, and the opportunity to experience her lecture at her future workshop presentations. Bev's school program is in California, and tours and visits of the school can be arranged.
check out her Blog's address for links to materials, and other publications.
Hi Lindsay, Thanks for the resources and the narrative you gave to each. It is nice to get someone's perspective about a resource before reading it. Thanks also for including a resource that is completely Canadian. The variety of perspectives is good.
ReplyDeleteThose are interesting sites you have added. CTA is a great resource for you and the kind of work you do or your passion.
ReplyDeleteHere is another one that has guidelines on recognizing and preventing child abuse.
http://helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
I found you additional site very informative. Especially Bev Bos. Her 40 years of experience is so inspiring. I can'y wait to read her magazine. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLindsay, I really enjoyed learning about Bev Bos. What a dedicated and inspiring member of the early childhood field! I think you would like this site as well. Her focus is quality early learning environments that encourage play.
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Thanks for sharing Lindsey. While I often look at child care resources in other states in the US, I would have never thought to look at Canadian resources. It's important to research how other countries operate, but I think many people over look Canada.
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ReplyDeleteThe Bev Bos resource is fantastic. She is located only about 2 hours from me. Hope I can get to one of her presentations.
Thank you!
Barbara Jones
I enjoyed the Canadian prespective. I really need to start looking at resources from other countries and learning about their educational structures. Thanks for sharing.
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