Resources: Children First - Northern Health

Resources

The following resources are available for your use. Please view the selection and contact us if you require some of a certain resource.

Current Resources

Posters and magnets

Brochures and Information Sheets

Guides

Articles

Newsletters

Past Resources

Newsletters and Guides

Current Resources

Buy Local Directory for Prince George. Buying local helps local farmers and businesses, and promotes food security. Use the directory to find out where you can buy local foods in Prince George. Click here to view.

Posters/Magnets

Children First is proud to be offering posters and matching round magnets for free to anyone who wants to share their important messages. There are currently nine different posters, and we are working on two more. The posters talk about the importance of the first six years: good nutrition, playing with your child, being active, and asking for help and support. View the posters and order form here.

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Brochures/Information Sheets

How is my Child Developing brochure
- This helpful resource shows developmental milestones children reach, so parents and caregivers feel comfortable approaching their doctor with concerns. Available for free. View more information about the brochure here.

Talking is as Easy as 1 2 3
- This resource is a quick and easy way to see if your child is reaching their speech and language milestones. View the resource here.

Parent's Guide to Children's Speech
- This resource will help you work with your child's speech. View this resource here.

Hearing Resources
- This Children First page has information and a list of websites that will help you with understanding your child's hearing. View the information here.

Preschool Hotlines (2009)
- The Preschool Hotlines are helpful for parents to play with their children using language. Past issues also available later in this section.
  - Preschool Hotline Winter 2009

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Guides

From Hand Out to Hand Up: A Guide to Agency-based Community Gardening by Danielle Sykes, Children First Nutrition Educator
Community gardening isn’t a new idea. More and more community gardens are sprouting up in many communities, bringing people together to grow and learn. Community gardens are projects that can help to enhance community food security, providing people with access to fresh, affordable, healthy foods. To see the first few pages of this guide, click here. Guides cost $10 to cover printing costs. Please download an order form.
The Transition Guide to Kindergarden is a valuable tool for parents with children with special needs who are entering kindergarten. Beginning the transition to kindergarten can start early so access the guide in January of the year your child is entering school. Feel free to print and use as needed. Click here to view.
The Self Care Guide is an important resource for women who may be experiencing emotional difficulties after the birth of a child. Click here to view.

Culturally Focussed Early Intervention Therapy: This guide has been developed for Aboriginal communities interested in early childhood development and in programs that promote healthy children, families and communities. However, this guide would be helpful to any family or individual who is concerned about the growth and development of a child they know. Click here to view.

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Articles

Attachment: Clinical Perspectives

Abstract: Attachment is a frequently used term in the field of relationships. As we learn more about this subject, controversies continue to emerge and some common misconceptions remain. Health professionals can benefit from knowing more about the historical evolution of the concept of attachment and from a survey of terminology used in the vast literature related to the topic.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder in children, like pain control and other issues of children's perceptions of their environment, is a relatively new concept. Although studies are rare, we do have an understanding of special diagnostic criteria that should be considered, along with the role played by attachment, temperament, memory, cognition, and affect regulation. Repeated trauma may affect children profoundly during sensitive periods of brain development through putative biological stress mediators.

Early Childhood Learning: Language Bulletin

Inside the bulletin:

Language is the door to living and learning

Evalutating speech disorders is the first step to helping children communicate better

Teaching tykes to talk

Untreated speech and language disorders can have long-term consequences.

Early Recognition of Infant Mental Health Concerns

Abstract: Early recognition of infant mental health concerns is a critical first step toward ensuring optimal outcomes for very young children at risk for social emotional, and behavioural disorders. The family physician is in a crucial position to detect these concerns and to initiate steps to link the family with relevant resources. Accessing treatment and support remains a challenge in many communities, but awareness about the importance of early intervention is increasing, and services are gradually being developed to ensure more equitable access.

An Overview of Initiatives Affecting Early Childhood Development in BC

Abstract: This compilation provides an overview of recent major initiatives that are affecting Early Childhood Development (ECD) in British Columbia. This is a work in progress as the initiatives are continually changing. The latest updates can be found at www.firstcallbc.org. Please contact First Call at infor@firstcallbc.org with any suggested additions.

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Abstract: Written by the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, this article shares statistics on children who witness/experience domestic abuse, potential effects of the abuse, as well as suggestions for parents to ensure healthy child development.

The Progress of Canada's Children and Youth 2006

Abstract: There is increasing evidence of the critical importance of early childhood education and care to a child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. National monitoring is essential to understanding the well-being of our children and youth. It helps inform policies and supports effective programs. It provides warnings so that we can address problems before they become crises. And monitoring tells us whether we are making any headway with the problems that already exist. This is the goal that drives the methodology of this Progress report.

From Neurons to Neighbourhoods:
The Science of Early Childhood Development - An Introduction

Abstract: On October 3, 2000, the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies released From Neurons to Neighbourhoods. The Committee that created this had a goal to review what is known about the nature of early childhood development and the influence of early experiences on children's health and well-being, to disentangle established knowledge from erroneous popular beliefs or misunderstandings, and to examine the implications of the science base for policy, practice, professional development, and research.

The Economic Benefits of High-Quality Early Childhood Programs:
What Makes the Difference?

Abstract: Three studies of high-quality early education have been very important to the early childhood field. The High/Scope Perry Preschool Project, the Abecedarian Project, and the Chicago Child-Parent Centres. This paper reflects an effort to determine what exactly about these three early childhood programs made them so successful, relying, in part, on interviews with the principal investigators of the programs.

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