Join us for the next Web Cafe, where we will enjoy an open discussion on supporting children’s mental health in child care with Karen Longridge, MSW RSW, Social Worker with the Preschool Assessment Consultation Program at the Children’s Centre Thunder Bay.  Please email early.years@tbdssab.ca to register. Click below for the poster!

For more information and ideas on how to celebrate this year's Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, visit the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care's website.

Please join us for a conversation with Karyn Callaghan. We have arranged two gatherings for you to choose from, Thursday, October 22 and Saturday, November 7.   “Perhaps it is a condition of our existence that we can best appreciate what we best know.  Until we have tried to paint a tree, play an instrument, … Continue reading Appreciating Unexpected Opportunities

Communicating with a caregiver when there’s a concern about their child is often a stressful time for educators. We want to be clear and yet worry that parent’s might withdraw or even get angry! Learn how to present difficult information in a way that encourages teamwork and supports your knowledge as an early childhood educator. … Continue reading The Heart and Science of Giving Feedback

Please join us for a conversation with Karyn Callaghan. We have arranged two gatherings for you to choose from, Thursday, October 22 and Saturday, November 7.   “Perhaps it is a condition of our existence that we can best appreciate what we best know.  Until we have tried to paint a tree, play an instrument, … Continue reading Appreciating Unexpected Opportunities

This is a reflective and engaging workshop that will look at helping to shifting your lens regarding children’s challenging behaviour. This session will support your future practices and build on your relationship with children. Presented by Ashley Hymers and Brenda Budge. Click HERE to register.