What Is Make Children First?
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Make Children Fist is a community coalition of professionals, individuals and organizations that work together to make Kamloops the best place to raise a child. MCF ensures the community's resources and programs are in place and readily available to children and families.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. The famous proverb, it takes a village to raise a child, is the philosophy behind Make Children First. In this video, Sue explains how in traditional communities, there was an abundance of support around children and families. MCF strives to ensure the extended community resources are readily available.
We Bring People Together
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Make Children First began in 2002 and is funded by the Ministry of Child and Family Development. In Kamloops, Sue views MCF as the centre of the network and resources for children and families.
We've Become Less Involved in Each Others Lives
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. As our society and culture has evolved, we have become less involved in each others lives. In this video, Sue talks about how the more traditional societies had a multi-generational support system and why it's important to involve family members.
It's Really Easy to Feel Judged as a Parent
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. As a parent, it’s very easy to feel judged in terms of your parenting decisions. Often times parents are too afraid of embarrassed to reach out and ask for help. In this video, Sue explains that Make Children First is a resource that can help parents during the early years of raising a family.
Early Childhood Is a Mystery to Most Parents
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Early childhood is a mystery to most first-time parents. Most parents don’t know what to expect when raising a child. In this video, Sue explains that there are many resources available to help bring guidance to parents.
I Wish Parents Knew What the Community Offers
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Sue wishes that more parents knew what the community offers to parents and young families and how good it feels to be connected.
The First Six Years Are Critical
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Make Children First recognizes that the first six years of early child development is critical. In this video, Sue explains why the early years are crucial to child development and our society.
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. In terms of developmental milestones, there is information available for parents to distinguish whether their child is developing typically. In this video, Sue explains the importance of monitoring your child’s developmental progress regularly.
The Early Development Instrument
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. In Kamloops, Make Children First uses an tool called the early development instrument. In this video, Sue explains that this instrument maps children who are living in vulnerable neighborhoods. This instrument assesses five different domains of development.
1 in 3 Children Are Arriving at School with a Potential Challenge
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. The vulnerability rate for children in the Kamloops-Thompson region is 31 per cent, which is comparable to the provincial rate of 32.5 per cent. In this video, Sue explains that one in three children are arriving at school with a potential challenge.
What Happens in Early Childhood Persists
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. In this video, Sue explains that what happens in early childhood, often persists through a child’s life. A child that thrives during the early years of development will generally thrive later in life.
Kamloops is a Great Place to Raise a Family
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. In this video, Sue explains why Kamloops is a great place to raise a child. Kamloops is a city that has plenty of resources available, but doesn’t include the traffic and long commutes to travel like other larger cities.
The Squeeze Between Money and Time
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Sue explains the difficulty many families are experiencing in the financial obligations of parenthood. The cost of living has dramatically increased while our wages have stagnated.
The Family Unit Is the Most Important Thing
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. In this video, Sue explains why the family unit is the most important thing. The role of the family is to provide unconditional support and love to a child. The more time a family can spend together, the more connected parents will be to their children.
You Need to Vote
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. As a community, province and nation, we can bind together to change costs of childcare for parents. In this video, Sue explains the importance of voting as a Canadian citizen for candidates that care about families and children.
Children Thrive on the Simplest Things
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Children thrive on the simplest strategies; face to face contact, spontaneous play and blowing bubbles at the park are the kinds of activities that children thrive on.
For a Child Play is Everything
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. For a child, play is everything. Playtime is how children learn, explore, develop and use their imagination. In this video, Sue explains the fundamental aspects of play and how it’s necessary for a child’s development.
Technology Is Here to Stay
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. Technology is here to stay. However, a child under the age of two should not be exposed to technology in any form. In fact, being exposed to technology as a baby could hinder an infants development.
The Most Rewarding Thing About Being a Parent
Sue Lissel is the Manager of Make Children First in Kamloops. There are many rewards when it comes to parenting. For Sue, the most rewarding aspect of being a parent is watching her girls become who they are.