Every Child Matters

September 30 is the National Day
for Truth and Reconciliation

Read on to see what events are taking
place in the Lower Mainland to commemorate…

Happy Grandparents Day

Happy Grandparents Day!
We love you so much.
Thank you for making our lives
so GRAND!

Navigating Tricky Transitions

Times of change & transition can be challenging!
We can use play, & connection to navigate these
moments. Read on to find out how…

Cooling Centres in Burnaby

Keeping Safe in Extreme Heat:

The City of Burnaby has opened a number of
Cooling Centres across the city. All Cooling
Centres will have seating, drinking water,
washroom facilities, pay showers, Wi-Fi and
electrical outlets.
Cooling Centres are at the following locations…

Celebrating the land we call our Home

Today, July 1, 2022 we celebrate
the land we call our home.
We are so thankful for the land,
the water, the communities that
surround us…all the wonderful
things that connect us to each other. ⁠

National Indigenous Peoples Day

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day!
Today, (and every day) we honour and celebrate
the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
across this land.

There are a number of different ways to recognize
and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day,
but here are 3 ways…

Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day
Thinking of all the fathers, uncles, grandads,
caregivers stepping into that role,
children missing their fathers,
folks with challenging relationships
with their dads,
those who long to be parents,
caregivers missing their children,
adoptive & foster dads…
May you feel cared for, loved, and safe
on this special day

Happy Pride Month!

“Rise up like an ocean wave, be yourself:
Free and Brave!”
– excerpt from My Own Way, by Joana Estrela.
Happy Pride Month! We love you, we see you,
and we are SO proud of you. 🏳️‍🌈

Consent and Boundaries Workshop

As parents and guardians, we can worry about keeping our children safe – whether that’s from scrapes and bruises or hurt feelings. But what about protection from unsafe relationships and abuse? Body safety education can play a role in empowering children with preventative skills. We can teach our little ones to seek help or self-advocate if they feel unsafe or experience abuse.

In this foundational workshop, we will learn how to begin or continue practicing healthy boundaries, consent, and body safety. We will cover how adults can model safe relationships, pass along healthy body messages, and teach bodily autonomy. In this way, parents and guardians can create a home environment where there is an understanding of consent and a respect for the boundaries of self and others.

Connecting Before Correcting

“You cannot teach the mind
before you have the heart.
Connect before you direct.”
– Dr. Gordon Neufeld.

Read on to explore some connection strategies…