Feb 10Parent 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 3Parent 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, 2022Emotional 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, 2022Core 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, 2022Core 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, 2021Program 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, 2021Parent 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....