Online Storytime July

Join us for our Online Storytime throughout July, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6pm.

Tantrums, Meltdowns and Outbursts

Join us as we explore how to navigate tantrums, meltdowns and outbursts, and how we can stay connected to our little ones through their big feelings. Together we will learn why children have tantrums, what is taking place developmentally, what happens in the brain, and what are they communicating through their behaviour. We will look at practical strategies of how to provide connection and support for our children (and for ourselves) during these challenging moments.

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

Consent and Boundaries Workshop

As parents and guardians, we can worry about keeping our children safe – whether that’s from scrapes and bruises or hurt feelings. But what about protection from unsafe relationships and abuse? Body safety education can play a role in empowering children with preventative skills. We can teach our little ones to seek help or self-advocate if they feel unsafe or experience abuse.

In this foundational workshop, we will learn how to begin or continue practicing healthy boundaries, consent, and body safety. We will cover how adults can model safe relationships, pass along healthy body messages, and teach bodily autonomy. In this way, parents and guardians can create a home environment where there is an understanding of consent and a respect for the boundaries of self and others.

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. 🏳️‍🌈

Online Storytime June

Join us for Online Storytime throughout the month of June, filled with songs, puppets, felt stories and easy art activities!

Tuning into Temperament

Workshop: Tuning into Temperament: Monday May 30th @ 10am

Every child has their own unique temperament. Learning how to tune into our child’s personality helps us to work with their specific traits and strengths, rather than in opposition to them. How do we support our “spirited and active” children with organizing their feelings? How do we create a sense of safety for our “cautious” little ones in new situations? Join us as we learn how our personality interplays with that of our child’s, and explore strategies in supporting their unique way of being.

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…