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Topics for families
CCCF provides high-quality resources for parents and families on a wide range of early childhood topics. ECEs can also share these resources with parents of the children in their care and seek their advice as well – everything from home safety, promoting cultural identity, brushing teeth, and nap time help, to guidance for social and emotional challenges or coping with the loss of a pet or family member. Choose from our list or search for topics on our search page.
Provinces and Territories Urged to Implement Predictable Funding Models for Child Care Operators to Support $10-a-Day Program: Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) Outlines Vision for Quality Child Care
Read how our CCCF Vision for Quality Child Care in Canada outlines how local governments need predictable funding models and adequate support for ECEs, to create a child care system that truly serves the needs of all families in Canada.
When a Child Is Hospitalized
Hospitalization of a child can be a frightening, stressful event for both children and parents. Read more on how you can prepare for this situation.
Why do Children Lie? Helping Young Children Tell the Truth
Read more about why children lie, and how adults can help them tell the truth.
Promoting Indigenous Languages in Early Learning and Child Care
Here are a few ideas for how child care practitioners and families can help promote Indigenous languages in early learning and child care
Risky Play
Watch the free replay now! Learn strategies in this webinar from outdoor play experts to help think through the risks and benefits involved in outdoor play. Gain confidence in your ability to navigate risky play in your programs.
