This e-module focuses on the building blocks of a resilient response to obstacles, originating in the early years. Resilience is not genetic, but is built over time through connection, and environments that foster exploration and risk taking.

Certificates of participation will be provided to those who complete the course. Time to complete: 56:27.

This course is FREE for Families Canada members all year round. Log in to your member portal at familiescanada.ca to get your 100% discount code or to renew or sign up for membership. Email membership@familiescanada.ca for support.

Topics:

- Understand what resilience is

- What it means in the early years

- Why it matters

- What we know about resilience in early childhood

- What can be done and how to respond

Speaker:

Dr. Jean Clinton is on staff at McMaster Children’s Hospital with cross appointments in Pediatrics and Family Medicine, and an Associate in the Department of Child Psychiatry at Sick Children’s Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy, as well as a Zero to Three Academy Fellow since 2013. She has been a consultant to children and youth mental health programs, child welfare, and primary care for over 30 years. Dr. Clinton was appointed as an education advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education 2014 - 2018. Dr. Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues.

Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic Webinar Series:

Families Canada and the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development offered an 'Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic' webinar series in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar series is now being offered as an e-module course series, focusing on providing evidence-based information to support young children’s resilience and recovery.