Two important things to ask your child after school each day: Tell me about someone being nice to you. Tell me about you being nice to someone else. #kindnessMatters

What's hiding behind the "misbehaviours"

Re-sharing this graphic from earlier this month for any parents looking for some post-holiday activities to do with their children. #SelfReg #ChildHonouring 🎁 (Happy holiday, Raffi Cavoukian 🇨🇦)!

HECS Closed Today #snowday

“Encouraging a child to go outside in all weather builds resilience, but more importantly it saves them from spending their life merely tolerating the ‘bad’ days in favour of a handful of ‘good’ ones...” ow.ly/hC5A30q8e4c

A $35 bedkit is a gift of love but it also has impact on a child's well-being. #FactFriday

#FlattenTheCurve to reduce the impact of #COVID19: ➡️Postpone or cancel non-essential travel outside of Canada ➡️Practice #SocialDistancing; avoid large events & crowded spaces ➡️Practice good hygiene such as frequent #handwashing For the latest updates: bit.ly/33kvdEe

The best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease and other infections is to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Download #PHAC’s handwashing poster to spread awareness, not germs. #coronavirus #COVID19

"The lives of parents and caregivers around the world are being turned upside down. But amidst all the fear, stress and uncertainty, children of all ages still want – and need – to play." #COVID19 ow.ly/9eqm50yPYhy

NSHA advising potential COVID-19 exposure at two Halifax locations nshealth.ca/news/nsha-advi…

🚨 Provincial state of emergency declared in Nova Scotia 🚨 🚩7 new cases announced. 🚩No groups more than 5 🚩All provincial prks closed 🚩Fines will be given out if disobeying 🚩If anyone has travelled outside of NS they must self-isolate for 14 days. No exceptions.

#DailyDoodle

To the children in our province: I know this is hard. I know you want to see and play with your friends. You are not alone. I’m so proud of how you have been handling this so far. Stay safe. Stay strong. We’ve got this. #COVID19NS tiny.cc/yhydmz

To parents & caregivers: I know how hard this is for you. You’re trying to keep your children entertained, loved & cared for, while also turning your kitchen into a classroom. Some of you are even working from home on top of that. This is a tough job. And we thank you. #COVID19NS

In response to this time of global crisis, IPA has developed a resource kit to help parents and carers with providing the essential joy of play to children. Please download this new resource and share far and wide! ipaworld.org/resources/for-…

Let the Children Play!

You may have noticed flags at provincial buildings are at half-mast. They will remain at half-mast until sunset on May 11. That will mark 22 days from the time they were lowered. It’s a small gesture to honour the 22 people who lost their lives on April 18 & 19. #NovaScotiaStrong

The COVID-19 pandemic has called all ECEs to muster courage and strength like never before. Exchange Press has created this free video series - "From Surviving to Thriving: Creating a Way Forward in Challenging Times." Click here to watch! childcareexchange.com/surviving-to-t…