Mar 261 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentChildren don’t need fancy or expensive toys to learn!Loose parts, which are objects or materials that can be used in a number of ways, are a great way to inspire creative thinking in your...
Feb 162 minParent ToolboxTips for choosing a KindergartenSending your child off to kindergarten is a big step! And with so many different schools in the Edmonton area, it is hard to know what...
Dec 19, 20235 minParent ToolboxHow Can I Prepare for the Holiday Break?The holidays are a wonderful time of year but it can also be very stressful with lots to do and having our children home with us, so we...
Dec 5, 20232 minParent ToolboxHow do I get my child to listen?A question that we hear a lot within the halls of Norwood is “How do I get my child to listen?!”. Parenting definitely has its...
Feb 10, 20232 minParent ToolboxMake your dinner routine fun and build your child's language skills too!Play 'peak and pit' (also called 'petal and thorn') to prompt conversations at dinner time. Adding time to play ‘peak and pit’ or ‘petal...
Feb 3, 20231 minParent ToolboxParenting quick tip: Try using I-messagesParenting is tough! And one of the really hard parts of parenting is setting limits for our children. One thing that can make life a...
Sep 2, 20222 minEmotional DevelopmentThe Developmental Domains: Emotional DevelopmentWelcome, September! This month, we discuss the last piece of what we call “S.P.L.I.C.E” in child development. The "E" in "S.P.L.I.C.E"...
Mar 26, 20224 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentScience and early childhood - wrapupEarly this month, we introduced Science in Early Childhood through five topics including: Executive Function and Self-Regulation,...
Jan 6, 20222 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentWelcome to our 2022 blog series: Core Concepts in Early Childhood DevelopmentAt Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre, we focus on optimal brain development for children under six years old. These early years...
Nov 22, 20211 minProgram NewsMindful Parenting Drop-in Parent/Child Group Starts December 6 10:00 - 11:30 am Clareview Recreation Centre, 3804 139 Avenue, Edmonton It’s one thing to...
Sep 10, 20211 minParent ToolboxGetting eye-level with your childOne easy and often overlooked strategy to use when communicating with very young children is to simply get down to the child’s level....