parenting
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.
Helping Children Respect and Appreciate Diversity
To prepare children for life in a diverse society, and to help protect them from bias and discrimination, families and teachers can encourage children’s positive feelings about themselves while fostering understanding and acceptance of differing beliefs, values and traditions.
Making a Quality Child Care Choice
Finding and keeping quality child care can be challenging. Where do you start?
Toxic Plant List
The following plants may cause toxic symptoms when ingested or dermatitis when handled. In addition to toxic plants, be aware that plants treated with pesticides, insecticides or herbicides are toxic.
Creating Toys and Activities for Children From “Beautiful Junk”
Recycling has become part of most people’s lives. But before some items hit the recycle bin, they can be reused to create toys and art
Healthy Habits Include Fitness
The habit of exercise is one of the important gifts adults can give to their children.
Water Safety
Whether you’re taking a dip in a backyard pool, running through the lawn sprinklers or heading out to a public pool this summer, remember to play it safe around water.
