嬰兒在出世前已經能聽到聲音了!如聽力發展有障礙,就會窒礙嬰兒認識世界的能力。及早為嬰兒進行聽力篩查尤為重要。點擊鏈接閱讀全文:http://parentconnect.ca/children-hearing/
Plenty of evidence shows that there is a link between mental ill-health in youngsters and their use of social media. It is important for parents to be aware of the potential harms, and what they can do. Read more by click the link http://parentconnect.ca/is-social-media-causing-childhood-…/
Do you have a picky eating child at home that makes each meal a battle zone?
Novella Lui (RD, MHSc), a registered dietitian and nutrition and health writer, and Elaine Lam (R. P.), a registered Psychotherapist, will be speaking at a ParentConnect wellness seminar sharing strategies with parents on how to prevent older babies, toddlers and children become Picky Eaters. This seminar is designed to help parents to get inside the mind of your picky eating child, understand the impact of the psychological aspects on eating behaviours, and provide practical tips on how to help your little picky eater to develop a healthier eating “mind”.
Participants will receive a free bottle of flaxseed cooking oil. Seats are limited. Pre-Registration Required. Visit www.ParentConnect.ca for details.
Do you have a picky eating child at home that makes each meal a battle zone?
Novella Lui (RD, MHSc), a registered dietitian and nutrition and health writer, and Elaine Lam (R. P.), a registered Psychotherapist, will be speaking at a ParentConnect wellness seminar sharing strategies with parents on how to prevent older babies, toddlers and children become Picky Eaters. This seminar is designed to help parents to get inside the mind of your picky eating child, understand the impact of the psychological aspects on eating behaviours, and provide practical tips on how to help your little picky eater to develop a healthier eating “mind”.Participants could receive a free bottle of flaxseed cooking oil. Visit www.ParentConnect.ca for details.
Which provincial party do you plan to vote this June? A. Green Party B. Liberal Party C. New Democratic Party D. Progressive Conservative Party E. Another Party
Let the Parents' Voices Be Heard by commenting below, ParentConnect would like to hear from you!
Are you an expecting, new, or existing mom who wants to build a healthy relationship with your body? Hosted by Maternal Goddess™ & Women's March Canada , Postpartum Body Confidence Conference helps Canadian moms to stay informed on postpartum healthcare and get questions answered by industry experts. Don’t forget to enter our promo code: pemg2018 at checkout for 10% off!
1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario are affected by mental illness, and 5 out of 6 of them do not receive the treatment they need.* Many parents don’t recognize their children’s early stage depression and anxiety, or do not know where to seek help or how to manage. The Ontario election is fast approaching, ParentConnect will be hosting an expert panel, sharing insights and advice on children and youth mental wellness. Our panel of experts include former school trustees, politicians, psychologist and CFS psychotherapist. Moderated by the founder of ParentConnect, Loretta Lam, organizer encourages all parents and the community representatives join the event with questions and opinions.
As a parent, what is the #1 issue you'd like the elected provincial government to tackle? ParentConnect would like to hear from you!
Visit www.ParentConnect.ca for different polls every week, or send us email with your constructive views or concerns. Let's amplify parents' voices to the governments before the Provincial Election and form a stronger parent community to nurture a better society and a positive future generation.
How much screen time is too much for kids ages four and under? How much physical activity should they be getting? The new Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years suggests that kids ages one to four should move at least 180 minutes per day, including heart-pumping, energetic play.
See link below to learn more about how much sleep, movement and time sitting are needed by kids for healthy growth and development.
Let the Parents' Voices Be Heard! ParentConnect would like to hear from you and amplify parents' voices to the governments during the the election months. Visit us weekly and fill in our polls. Join our conversation and lets' nurture a better society and a positive future generation. Visit www.ParentConnect.ca for parenting information and resources.
Poll #2: Do you see the need to change the current sex education curriculum in Ontario to make it more age and content appropriate?
When kids are stuck inside, it’s difficult to keep them amused and active. Try some of these boredom busters that keep the kids healthy, active, and engaged!
Blowing and chasing bubbles, Simon Says, and indoor hopscotch (use masking tape to create the grid) are just some of the ways to keep your kids active at home, click below for more inspirations!
Gardening with kids is a great parent child outdoor activity, your child can develop environmental stewardship, an expanded ecological perspective, as well as many mental and physical health benefits. Read below to learn how to start gardening with kids this spring!
Let the Parents' Voices Be Heard! ParentConnect would like to hear from you! Let's amplify parents' voices to the governments before the Provincial Election. Join our weekly poll on our website www.ParentConnect.ca, or send us email with your constructive views or concerns, we will share online with our candidates in GTA & York Region. Let's form a stronger parent community to nurture a better society and a positive future generation.
One Session. Two Experts. How Multi-lingual Skill Can Boost Your Child’s Brain Development by Dr. Anna Wong Managing Your Child’s Tantrums Like a Pro by Della Tam
Hosted by ParentConnect with Chinese Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) Dr. Anna Wong, Doctor in Education and Speech-Language Pathology, and Della Tam, (M.Sc., BCBA) Senior Therapist specializes in Intensive Behavioral Intervention, will be speaking at a ParentConnect’s Wellness Seminar, sharing techniques with parents on how to raise a multilingual child for better brain development, how to handle a child’s problematic behavior and tantrums, and how to detect early communication and behavioral signs of special education needs.
Participants will receive a free Mèreadesso skincare product and a chance to win a family multi-pass to Ontario Science Centre (value $110) or a Parentbooks gift certificate (value $25).
* Seminar conducted in English. Q&A available in English and Chinese.
Seats are limited. Pre-registration required before April 25.