Early Childhood Informed Communities
Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects and is the responsibility shared with family, community and society. Provincial and local policies, practices, and resources all contribute to creating healthy environments for young children.
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Community Success Stories
I’m Ready for Screens
The Impact of Screen Time on Early Childhood Development Symposium was held in Calgary in October 2019. The Calgary and surrounding Community Coalitions helped to
Digital Play Packs
Lethbridge Early Years Coalition (LEYC) created five themes of Digital Play Packs to help parents and caregivers find balance between engaging in active play opportunities
Lac La Biche
La La Biche Coalition has created several booklets on the specific developmental domains. The physical literacy booklet highlights simple messages related to growth and development.
Regional & Provincial Gatherings
ECCA hosted Provincial Gatherings: “Moving from Awareness to Action” in 2016 and “Our Data, Our Stories, Our Journey” in 2017. Building on this, Coalitions hosted
Nature Play
Crowsnest Pass & Pincher Creek Coalitions are working together to mobilize knowledge and communicate to the broader community. They share a newspaper column in their
