Understanding Stress
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Understanding Stress

When stress is temporary and buffered by supportive relationships, it can be helpful, build resilience, and increase performance.

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COVID-19 Parent Stress & Resilience Survey
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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.

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Importance of Positive Experiences
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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.

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Protective Factors
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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?

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Building Core Capabilities
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Building Core Capabilities

Research shows that there is a set of underlying core capabilities that adults use in order to work and parent effectively.

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Napi Says
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Napi Says

Napi Says provides a valuable opportunity to become more familiar with the Blackfoot language and culture. It’s a fun game that helps children strengthen motor skills, improve working memory.

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Importance of Nurturing Relationships
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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.

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Developing Resilience in Children
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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.

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Arts and Crafts
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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.

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Play Check-In
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Play Check-In

We are excited about prioritizing safety while promoting healthy child brain development and confident parenting in the community.

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Benefits of Music
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Benefits of Music

Music is an important activity for young children; a simple song or dance can have far-reaching effects.

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Shared Project
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Shared Project

Collaborative play is one of the most important kinds of play for young children.

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Yoga in the Park
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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!

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Stencil Games
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Stencil Games

Stencil Games provide endless opportunities for children to head outdoors, get active, and have hours of fun.

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The Value of Pretend Play
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The Value of Pretend Play

Pretend Play is surprisingly simple! A stick, box, or magazine can become the centerpiece for a whole story.

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New Infant and Toddler Games
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New Infant and Toddler Games

We are excited to offer instructions for games that improve working memory, behavioral shift, cognitive flexibility, and many other important skills in infants/toddlers aged 0-2 years.

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Only-Child Games
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Only-Child Games

Without siblings to keep them entertained, only children may seek undivided attention from a parent. We’ve rounded up a collection of ideas for you to stay busy and have fun with your only child at home.

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