Cooling Centres in Burnaby

Keeping Safe in Extreme Heat:

The City of Burnaby has opened a number of
Cooling Centres across the city. All Cooling
Centres will have seating, drinking water,
washroom facilities, pay showers, Wi-Fi and
electrical outlets.
Cooling Centres are at the following locations…

Celebrating the land we call our Home

Today, July 1, 2022 we celebrate
the land we call our home.
We are so thankful for the land,
the water, the communities that
surround us…all the wonderful
things that connect us to each other. ⁠

National Indigenous Peoples Day

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day!
Today, (and every day) we honour and celebrate
the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
across this land.

There are a number of different ways to recognize
and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day,
but here are 3 ways…

Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day
Thinking of all the fathers, uncles, grandads,
caregivers stepping into that role,
children missing their fathers,
folks with challenging relationships
with their dads,
those who long to be parents,
caregivers missing their children,
adoptive & foster dads…
May you feel cared for, loved, and safe
on this special day

Happy Pride Month!

“Rise up like an ocean wave, be yourself:
Free and Brave!”
– excerpt from My Own Way, by Joana Estrela.
Happy Pride Month! We love you, we see you,
and we are SO proud of you. 🏳️‍🌈

Ahoy Long Weekend!

We will be closed on Monday May 23
for Victoria Day.

You can still call our helpline (778.782.3548)
and leave us a voicemail, or send us an email
(info@informationchildren.com)
and we will get back in touch with you on
Tuesday May 24th.

Connecting Before Correcting

“You cannot teach the mind
before you have the heart.
Connect before you direct.”
– Dr. Gordon Neufeld.

Read on to explore some connection strategies…

Mother’s Day Blessing

Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Blessing: ⁠
May those with children feel appreciated⁠
May those grieving empty arms be comforted⁠
May those mourning and missing the ones
who gave them life⁠
Be wrapped in goodness and love today⁠
– Tamara Rice⁠

Happy Holidays!

From our family to yours, Information Children
wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful
holiday season and happy New Year!

We will be closed from December 24-
January 3, and will reopen on January 4, 2022.

We look forward to connecting with you
in the new year!

National Family Week

October 4-10 is National Family Week!
This year Canada is focusing on the theme:
“Connected Families, Connected Communities”.

Check out these ideas on how to celebrate
Family Week…