Parent child relationships

There are four papers in this series, based on a research project, Transfer of Learning in a Parent Focussed Family Literacy Program.

This first paper describes the research project, including the objectives, participants, procedures, methodology, and results.

This is a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master of Education degree from the University of New Brunswick.

The author examined relationships between educators, divorced single mothers, and children of divorce.

The Books in the Home Program Manual is a joint project between the Northwest Territories Literacy Council and Nunavut Literacy Council. The project follows the 1-2-3 Rhyme With Me Program Manual and “Read to Me…Read Together” Family Literacy Guide and is the next step in the initiative to promote and support family literacy programs in the two territories.

Children learn their culture by taking part in traditional activities within the family and in the community, and by learning the language that represents that culture. Building your family literacy activities around your culture and traditions and using your Aboriginal language as often as you can will give your child a strong foundation for learning.

In this How to Kit, you will find information on why educational programs should involve parents/families in children's learning; information on the benefits of involving parents; tips for programs on how to get parents involved in a meaningful way and practical ideas for parents to support their children's learning.
PDF version also available in sections.

This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and hold a “storytime on the radio”. Reading on the community radio can be a fun way to reach out to more people in the community and promote family literacy.

PDF version also available in sections.This document provides the blank version of a baby book. All a parent has to do is print the document and then fill in the blanks as baby grows.

Some program files available in PDF.This program is designed to meet the needs of people who wish to improve their literacy skills by using parenting issues and materials. The intention is to provide a supportive learning environment where both literacy and parenting skills are studied. Parents meet to share their parenting ideas and gain new tools to help them with their parenting skills.

Parents have a very important role to play in their child's education. Help and encouragement are needed to develop a child's reading, writing and language skills. If you are new to parenting and have a baby or a pre-schooler at home, you will appreciate the information this booklet offers.

This document has a series of exercises that groups can use at workshops to learn how to understand, develop, and nurture self-esteem. It also has information to help someone facilitate the workshop.