News & Announcements
Ontario’s early childhood educators shine a light on the path to a brighter future.
Early childhood education provides Ontario's children with safe environments to explore, learn, and play. These safe spaces support ongoing dialogue and conversations between educators and children, challenging activities to encourage problem solving, and...
What’s New in December?
Read all about PCFC’s latest news and updates.
PCFC Announces New CEO
Follow our new Facebook page @ptbochildandfamilycentres
We have a new Facebook page! While we loved our Toy Library Facebook page, we’re ready for something bigger and better. Over the next few weeks, we will be gradually shutting down our old Facebook page @ptbocfc and transitioning to our new page...
ParticipACTION releases its 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
2018 Participaction Report Card
Screen-time: It’s not just about the kids
Many parents have had conversations about their children and the use of screens: how much is too much, and what age is it OK to begin using screens? Research is beginning to show us that considering our kids screen use is important, but equally important is...
Feeling depressed? Physical activity may help
I’m sure the last thing most new, sleep deprived parents are thinking about is squeezing exercise into an already busy schedule! However, what if I told you that it can be done as part of yo… Source: Feeling depressed? Physical activity may help
Taking Care of You!
Here’s a radical idea - parenting is easier when you make time for yourself too. This is a concept that doesn’t get acknowledged as much as it should, as for many of us our focus on the needs of our family takes priority over our own needs. Constantly dealing with...
Canadian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years
Did you know that the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) just released the world’s first Movement Guidelines for children aged 0-4? These guidelines give parents, caregivers, and educators evidence-based information on how much children need to move,...
Worried about BPA in your food? 5 Tips to reduce exposure.
As a registered dietitian, I facilitate workshops for pregnant women at two of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Programs (CPNPs) in Toronto. A common question I am asked is if plastic can be placed in… Source: Worried about BPA in your food? 5 Tips to reduce...