Benefits of Block Play
Did you know six standard LEGO bricks can be combined in more than 915 million ways? Find out more about the benefits of block play.
Why Build Executive Functions?
Executive function skill level has been found to predict school success, benefit behavioural control, overall health, and enable individuals to make greater contributions to the work force.
Play Summit 2021
Building Brains Together’s Dr. Robbin Gibb is the keynote speaker at this year’s PLAY SUMMIT. Join us at PLAY SUMMIT 2021 to learn from community organizations and researchers about why play holds so much value in healthy child development and how play creates resilient adults.
What’s Missing?
What’s Missing helps children build working memory, language skills, and ability to think flexibly.
Understanding Stress
When stress is temporary and buffered by supportive relationships, it can be helpful, build resilience, and increase performance.
COVID-19 Parent Stress & Resilience Survey
The Covid-19 Parent Stress and Resilience Survey was assembled to learn about the experiences of parents and families in the Lethbridge area as they respond to the ongoing realities of Covid-19.
Importance of Positive Experiences
Children’s early experiences – the bonds they form with their parents and their first experiences – deeply affect their future physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
Protective Factors
We all want our families and children to have what they need to thrive. How can we take advantage of our unique strengths as a parent and ensure we have the skills and supports we need so our child – and our family as a whole – is safe, secure and happy?
Building Core Capabilities
Research shows that there is a set of underlying core capabilities that adults use in order to work and parent effectively.
Importance of Nurturing Relationships
Parents can sometimes underestimate their role in their child’s life, believing that children are only educated at school. It’s important for all parents to realize that they posses the key for healthy brain development.
Developing Resilience in Children
There are a number of findings about resilience that are important to remember as we seek to tip the scale in a more positive direction.
Parent Isolation Survey Results
We are excited to release the data we collected from over 450 parents regarding the effects of COVID-19 on their families.
Arts and Crafts
Crafts will entertain children for hours, and there are thousands of easy craft ideas online. However, they’re more than a fun activity; crafts have a plethora of benefits for children.
Play Check-In
We are excited about prioritizing safety while promoting healthy child brain development and confident parenting in the community.
Benefits of Music
Music is an important activity for young children; a simple song or dance can have far-reaching effects.
Shared Project
Collaborative play is one of the most important kinds of play for young children.
Yoga in the Park
This past week, we were thrilled to lead yoga in the park with a sizable group of children from the community. It was certainly a hit!
Stencil Games
Stencil Games provide endless opportunities for children to head outdoors, get active, and have hours of fun.
The Value of Pretend Play
Pretend Play is surprisingly simple! A stick, box, or magazine can become the centerpiece for a whole story.