Play is the highest form of research.
- Albert Einstein
WELCOME
Building Up Kids
As a Registered Social Worker in Toronto I am always on the lookout for useful information that can help children, teens and their families.
Here, I hope to share some of what I've found - ideas, resources, and approaches that can be used anytime but which are especially helpful when your child is suffering emotional disruption.
- Camila
RESOURCES
Here, resources organized by category. You will find mainly books - stories to share - as well as informative guides, interesting links, topical videos, program information and helpful organizations.
BLOG
- adaptability
- adventure playgrounds
- autism
- books in home
- building community
- education
- employment
- encouragement
- evaluation
- exploring
- finding good books
- first response
- free books
- healthy kids
- intensity
- justice system for youth
- mood
- motivation
- outdoor play
- parenting
- persistence
- physical activity
- praise
- reading
- recidivism
- screen time
- sensory threshold
- social enterprise
- teacher connection
- temperament
- young offenders
- youth helping youth
POSTS
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Oliver Sacks: The Healing Power of Gardens https://t.co/X35QQM2HEo
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RT @AmadeuszTO: Writing an exam can be a stressful experience — especially when you are incarcerated. We are SO proud of our studen… https://t.co/4Glm6Gx1wv
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Sustainable children's furniture from upcycled children’s toys - storybook and school program gets kids on board https://t.co/GXlLjF8vKb
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Inspired by Engineering students in BC with creative water solutions for student residences https://t.co/hPsJVQpSVY
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Why Babies Need Diverse Childrens Books https://t.co/VaKzBEsv1u
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Woman Forced to Remove Dying Tree, Turns It Into Tiny Library Instead https://t.co/o1hBYKmtqu