10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!
Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.
Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.
Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.
Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.
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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.
Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.
Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!
Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!
Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!
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Event: 2017 ECDA Spring Conference

Workshop 7 (AM): "The Impact of Diet on Children's Learning" with Dr. Lana McMurrer, N.D


9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 48 | Room 104

Workshop Description
Does your centre care for children who are always tired, have trouble focusing, are anxious, or express themselves in a challenging way? This workshop will explore possible links between nutrition and children's behaviours, mental health, and learning. We will discuss some of the possible causes of these struggles as well as healthier alternatives to popular foods, how to monitor potential food allergies, and the side effects and nutrient depletions of medications that are commonly prescribed to children. Participants will walk away from this workshop better equipped to take a holistic view to help guiding each child to more optimal health.

Facilitator Bio: Dr. Lana McMurrer, N.D (PE)
Dr. Lana McMurrer, N.D is a licensed naturopathic doctor. Dr. McMurrer, a native Islander born and raised in Stratford, graduated from U.P.E.I. in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Always interested in nutrition and good health practices, Lana decided a career in naturopathy would give her the opportunity to help people achieve better health. In 2006 she received a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and is licensed through NPLEX. Dr. McMurrer maintains a general family practice which includes pediatrics to geriatrics. She uses a wide variety of therapies to treat the cause of disease, personalizing each treatment plan.
 

Date & Time

May 5, 2017
9:00 AM

Location

Slemon Park Hotel & Conference Centre

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Event Information
2017 ECDA Spring Conference
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 5.00 professional development training hours.
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