In Canada today, there are over 2 million children under the age of six and two-thirds of these children have a mother who works. Child care is now undoubtedly a significant factor in the way many Canadian children live, learn and grow. This article explores recent studies examining the effects of early child-care experiences on young children.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Play enhances every aspect of children’s development and learning, however, it is increasingly rare for children to have long, uninterrupted blocks of time to play indoors and outdoors, by themselves or with their friends. Although children learn to play naturally, we all have a role in ensuring that children have enough time and opportunity to play.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Parents are vitally important throughout a child’s life—as sources of love and security, as teachers and as role models—but they are particularly important in the earliest years. This article discusses various parenting styles and examines programs directed at helping parents to achieve better outcomes for their children.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
