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EnglishVideoCenter on the Developing Child at Harvard University: The Science of Early Childhood Development
5-10 minutesThis video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development, particularly from birth to five years, is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.
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Children under 5 years old are exposed to more screens than ever before, including televisions, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets. This guide from the Canadian Paediatric Society has what you need to know.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Canadian Paediatric Society: Early Literacy Promotion, A Guide for Clinicians
5-10 minutesLooking to integrate early literacy counselling into your clinic? Check out this guide from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
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Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: Words Grow Their World Posters
1-5 minutesPutting up posters about early literacy is a great way to surround children and families with words. These posters can also act as a conversation starter between clinicians and families. Easily download some for your clinic today! Click to download. Also consider reaching out to local libraries and community programs in your region. They may…
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This video shares how healthcare providers and parents or caregivers can support building healthy baby brains right from birth. It explains complex neuroscience in non-scientific, everyday language.
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Best Start Guide: When Children Speak More Than One Language
5-10 minutesExperts encourage parents to speak the language that is most comfortable to them. This will ensure that the baby develops important language areas of their brain. It also helps to build strong bonds between parent and child. As babies grow, the brain power parents have built with their home language will support learning the language…
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #5: Building early relational health through reading and sharing books
5-10 minutesDid you know that reading together helps build your little one’s emotional security and well-being? Learn more in our tip sheet! Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #4: The impact of COVID-19 disruptions on early literacy and language development
5-10 minutesLearn about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children’s learning and early literacy and language development. Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #3: Screentime and the Early Years
1-5 minutesScreens and digital devices are a part of life for many families. While experts do not recommend any screen time for children under two years of age (and less than an hour a day for those between the ages of two and five), you need to do what’s right for your family. While screens can’t…
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #2: The home language and learning environment
1-5 minutesHere are some great ways you can help create an environment that encourages language development and learning at home. Also available in the following languages: