SAVE THE DATE. Parenting is Heartwork Conference 2023. #parentingisheartwork #mom #dad #grandparent #earlyyears #baby #infant #conference #yorkregion

'You have to find ways for children 2 relate to Indigenous children who attended residential schools. If children can relate, they can empathize, & empathy is powerful. Kids can understand sophisticated concepts if we’re able to meet them @ their level, in an age-appropriate way”

Please share your child’s favourite ‘happy’ time where you see them being their true self.

Many children with cleft lip and palate experience trouble hearing. May 15 marks the start of International Face Equality Week. We are celebrating by sharing Logan’s story of growing up with a facial difference.

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Meet Alyssa. She was born with only one ear and loves using her technology to help her hear better. youtu.be/1Ol2-DeGHvw

Many #Muslims in #Canada celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the 1st day of #Shawwal in the #Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the month-long fast of #Ramadan & the start of a feast that lasts up to 3 days in some countries.

Eid Mubarak to CDP families & staff celebrating!

Happy Easter to CDP children, families and staff celebrating today!

We love learning and hearing from #ActuallyAutistic voices! Autistic digital artist and designer, LiL Penguin Studios / Autism Happy Place , shares her journey through infographics, affirmations, and artwork:

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What are some of your favourite accounts to follow?

#AutismAcceptanceMonth ! Understand autism spectrum with this, from Amanda McGuinness, autistic educator: “When I think about the autism spectrum, I envision it as an almost colour wheel of moving discs representing different facets of my autistic self.” shorturl.at/gwA24

'Every time a woman empowers herself, she empowers the collective.

Set the example. Today, make this moment yours. Tomorrow, keep your momentum strong.'

You have the support of Child Development Programs.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Thank you for sharing!

On Pink Shirt Day, we are reminded that we have the power to choose kindness, empathy and understanding, every day. #LiftEachOtherUp #PinkShirtDay

💓 if you #ChooseKindness ...⬇️

FamilyLiteracyDay is #CelebrateYourHeritage . Encourage literacy with little ones by looking at a map & finding where your family is from, exposure to names/letters in family’s hometown, sharing some pics/stories about where you’re from abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/f… abclifeliteracy

Family literacy activities isn’t just reading together – it also includes looking at signs at the grocery store, finding the M in McDonald’s during car rides, and flipping through paper advertisements together! #WednesdayWisdom #FamilyLiteracyDay

To CDP staff and children/families celebrating today, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Sharing a message from York Region's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Barry Pakes Let's stay informed!!

'Parenting is Heart Work'!!

Child Development Programs is proud to be participating in the Child & Family Collaborative Virtual Parent Conference 2022.

Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition that is present at birth & can affect anyone. It’s characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, &learning challenges. May is officially Williams syndrome awareness month. #williamssyndrome

#TuesdayThoughts

It’s important to protect our children’s hearing too!! Are you aware of potentially hazardous noise sources around you and your child?

noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov

Don’t forget! #DressLoudDay for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children ANY DAY in May! This year, we're celebrating all month long! See link for activities & ideas to Get Loud! Wear your loudest shirt & tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to spread awareness! voicefordeafkids.com/Dressloud