Parent Resources - NINI Early Learning

Screen-wind-down: routines that protect sleep

Create an hour-before-bed buffer that protects sleep. Calm, screen-free routines help little bodies and brains slow down.

Parental controls 101: iOS, Android and smart TVs

Step-by-step basics for iOS, Android, and smart TVs. Filters, time limits, and child profiles that grow with your child.

Watching together: safer streaming for young children

Turn shows into learning with co-viewing questions and mindful endings. Profiles and autoplay settings made easy.

Choosing high-quality apps for early learners

A quick checklist for learning-forward apps—open-ended, calm, and privacy-respecting.

Your family media plan: a simple starter

Set simple rules that fit your day. Clear times, shared spaces, and gentle boundaries.

What we know about screens and language in the early years

How media use can crowd out conversation—and what to do instead. Co-viewing, pauses, and screen-free bubbles.

Shared reading works: what studies show

What research says about reading aloud—and how to get the most from storytime. Small daily habits, big long-term gains.

Move, sit and sleep: what the 24-hour guidelines say

What WHO/Canada’s 24-hour guidance looks like in real life. Balance active play, limited screens, and restorative sleep.

Getting started with peanuts: what the guidelines recommend

When and how to introduce peanut safely, step by step. Simple home methods and when to seek support.

Safer sleep, simplified: evidence-based essentials

Clear, evidence-based practices for infant sleep. Back to sleep, firm surface, room-share—made practical.

Little hands, big skills: fine-motor play for pencil-ready hands

Playful activities strengthen fingers and hands for self-care and early writing. Hands-on over worksheets.

Storytime that sticks: reading aloud and dialogic reading

Make reading interactive with questions, predictions, and playful voices. Short routines that spark lifelong literacy.

Everyday math and science: curiosity builders at home

Count, compare, sort, and experiment in daily routines. Snack time and clean-up become discovery time.

Nearby nature: outdoor play—even in small spaces

Bring nature into small spaces with containers, treasure trays, and local walks. Gentle safety, big curiosity.

Play at home, learn for life: easy indoor ideas

Low-prep, high-joy indoor play that builds language, movement, and creativity. Simple setups with everyday materials.

Toileting and self-care readiness

Readiness cues, relaxed routines, and positive language for toilet learning. Tips for setbacks, night dryness, and confidence.

Keep growing, check in: developmental milestones and when to ask for help

Milestone ranges to celebrate progress and spot early concerns. How to use checklists—and why early support matters.

Rest that restores: sleep needs and soothing bedtime rhythms

Age-appropriate sleep ranges plus gentle wind-down ideas. Build a bedtime rhythm that protects rest without stress.

Two languages, one growing brain: raising children in bilingual homes

Support both languages with consistent, meaningful use at home and in the community. Myths debunked, easy routines included.

Early talkers: building language and conversation

Turn everyday moments into rich conversation with serve-and-return, songs, and stories. Know when to check in about speech and language.

Calm spaces for little feelings: creating a cozy corner

Set up a soft, inviting spot with visual supports and simple strategies. Children learn to choose tools that help them reset.

Welcoming a new baby: helping your child feel connected

Prepare siblings with stories, special roles, and protected one-to-one time. Keep anchor routines so everyone feels included.

Sharing, turn-taking and social skills

Grow patience, kindness, and cooperation through play. Timers, small jobs, and specific praise make social skills stick.

Emotion coaching and warm limits

Pair empathy with clear, warm limits to guide behaviour. Try short scripts that name feelings, offer choices, and teach calming tools.

Calm routines at home and school

Simple, predictable flows for mornings, meals, and bedtime help children feel secure and cooperative. Use visual cues and gentle choices to smooth transitions.