For Professionals

Programs we have available to provide additional support to our clients.

AGES & STAGES http://www.childdevelopment.com

• Fine motor development chart

• Gross motor development chart

• Play and social skills development chart

• Self care development chart

• Stages of language development chart

• Speech and sounds development chart

• Fine motor development checklist

• Gross motor development checklist

• Play and social skills development checklist

• Self care development checklist

• Stages of language development checklist

• Speech and sounds development checklist

http://www.health.gov.au

Good personal hygiene

• Washing the body

• Brushing teeth

• Washing hands

• Washing clothes

• Hanging clothes in the sun to dry

• Covering face when coughing / sneezing

PERSONAL HYGIENE CHART

• Bathing

• Showering

• Washing face

• Washing hands

• Brushing teeth

• Combing hair

• Wearing clean clothes

KIDS HEALTH – TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY       http://kidshealth.org

• Smelling clean

• Clean clothes

• Clean feet

• Using “smell nice” products

• Brushing / flossing teeth

• Body odor

• Hand washing

• Personal care for women

• Personal care for men

• Bad breath

GROOMING ROUTINES           http://webhealthcentre.com

• Hair

• Skin

• Teeth

• Hands

• Nails

• Feet

• Menstrual hygiene

PERSONAL HYGIENE – TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY         http://www.cyh.com

SMART DISCIPLINE FOR EVERY AGE      http://www.parents.com

• 1 year old / typical behavior

• Best discipline strategies

• 2 year old / typical behavior

• Best discipline strategies

• 3 year old / typical behavior

• Best discipline strategies

• 4 year old / typical behavior

• Best discipline strategies

TIPS FOR POSITIVE DISCIPLINE         http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca

1-2-3 MAGIC http://www.csgreeley.org

• 2 kinds of behavior problems (STOP / START behaviors)

• How to use 1-2-3 Magic for STOP behaviors

• Guidelines for counting

• 6 kinds of testing and manipulation

• The Major / Minor system

• Encouraging START behaviors

• 7 strategies to encourage good behavior

• Specific start behaviors

• No talking no emotion rule

• Your child’s self esteem

 Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.

CHILDREN'S ANGER AND TANTRUMS

• What are temper tantrums

• Causes of temper tantrums

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

• Learn to deal with your own and others anger

• Distract or redirect the children's

• Be prompt and brief with discipline

• Try to discover the reason for your child's anger or temper tantrum

• Avoid shaming your child about being angry

• Teach children about intensity levels of anger

• Set clear limits and high expectations for anger management

• Notice, compliment and reward appropriate behavior

• Maintain open communication with your child

• Teach understanding and empathy

PARENTING SURVIVAL TIPS

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca

• 4 main food groups (Meat, breads, dairy, fruits / vegetables)

7 SUPERFOODS TO BOOST ANY KID'S DIET

• Avocado

• Blueberries

• Salmon

• Spinach

• Sweet potatoes

• Yogurt

HOW TO FEED YOUR BABY

• Feeding baby food is easier with the right equiptment

• Let your baby play with his food

• Start the meal when your baby is happy and slightly hungry

• Keep introducing rejected foods

• Be mindful of food allergies

• Watch for feeding cues

• Safety and food allergies

• How do I keep baby's food safe

• How do I keep my baby safe

• What should I know about allergies

• What types of infant cereal should I feed my baby

• What kinds of meats and alternatives should I feed my baby

INFANT NUTRITION 0 – 24 MONTHS http://healthycanadians.gc.ca

• Breastfeeding

• Beginning of solid foods

• Introducing foods baby can eat with their hands

• Understanding their hunger cues

• routine snacks and meals

• High fat nutritious foods

• limit fruit juices with added sugars

AGE BY AGE GUIDE TO FEEDING YOUR TODDLER http://www.babycenter.com

• Supervise your child when they eat

• Variety of healthy snacks and meals

• Encourage them to eat on their own (spoon / hands)
  

TOP 10 TIPS FOR PARENTS        http://www.bccf.ca

• Set limits

• State your expectations clearly

• Decide on your priorities

• Show your appreciation

• Be aware and anticipate

• Calmly get your child’s attention

• Acknowledge your child’s feelings

• Provide opportunities to make amends

• Resolve your own feelings

• Respond to the problem
  

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com

• Guidelines for parent child relationships

• The “3 Fs” of effective parenting

• The parent As teacher / coach

• The use of reward in positive parenting

• The first time club

• The family chip system
  

LANGUAGE AND LEARNING

• Categorizing

• Sequencing

• Play

• Rhyming

• Word games

• Sound and letter games

• Books and stories
  

SAFETY PROOFING THE HOME           http://www.babycentre.co.uk

• Living room

• Kitchen

• Hallways, closets, stairs

• Bathrooms

• Bedrooms

• Crib safety

• Basement, garage, attic

• Outside of the home, play area, lawn

• General safety rules

• Safety reminders by age (1 month – 4 years)

ParentSmart Books covering Birth to 3 Years