Who Am I?
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. The YMCA-YWCA provides services for ages 0-5 in supporting children and families. Janis oversees all of the programs offered. Some of the services include the Childcare Resource and Referral Program and the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program.
Supporting, Children, Families & Daycare Providers on Many Different Levels
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. The YMCA-YWCA supports children, families and daycare providers on many different levels. In this video, Janis talks about the different programs and benefits.
Whatever It Is That Parents are Looking for Can We Help
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. Parents can come to the YMCA-YWCA to access information about different daycare services in town. The YMCA-YWCA also has a large bank of resources within the community and can make referrals based on what type of program or service a family is looking for.
We See a Very Diverse Group of Families
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. The YMCA-YWCA serves a very diverse group of families. In this video, Janis explains how a wide range of families access the services they offer.
Making Sure Children Get Quality Early Childhood Experience
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. The YMCA-YWCA ensures every child gets a quality early childhood experience. They provide a broad range of activities for children from literacy, to creative arts and sensory activities. This provides children with balanced learning.
Play Is Everything to Early Childhood Development
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. Play is everything to early child development. Essentially, playtime propels a child into future learning. In this video, Janis explains the benefits of playtime.
Screen Time Will Never Replace Face to Face Time
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. In her opinion, Janice doesn’t think an electronic toy could ever take the place of face to face, authentic interaction. In the first few years of a child’s life, using electronics could do more harm than good.
Nothing Can Replace a Walk in the Park
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. It's crucial for children to learn relationship building skills and communications skills at a young age. In this video, Janis explains how screen time is interfering with building authentic relationships.
Short Bursts of Energetic Play Everyday
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. Janis advises children to engage in short bursts of energetic play each day. With rising health concerns that are affecting children at a young age, it is crucial that children engage in physical activity everyday as well.
Play Doesn't Have to Be Time Comprehensive
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. Play time doesn’t have to be comprehensive. However, it’s important for a family to develop relationships with their child’s daycare provider to ensure their child is having healthy opportunities throughout the day.
A Community Needs to Stay Aware of Their Needs of Young Children & Families
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. A community plays a critical role in supporting young children and families. In this video, Janis explains why a community needs to understand the needs of children and families.
The Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Janis talks about the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program. This program has several sessions per year. It's parent directed and parent driven and provides support and resources for families.
We Try to Build Those Relationships
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. The YMCA-YWCA tries to build healthy relationships with each family that uses its resources. The Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program connects parents in a non-threatening environment and offers support to families.
It's Not Easy Being a Parent
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. It’s not easy being a parent. In this video, Janis shares her own personal experiences with parenting.
What Makes a Quality Childcare Environment
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. A quality childcare environment includes an educator or caregiver that is skilled, trained and is ambitious to work in childcare. Janis explains that a caregiver is not only supporting the child, but the family as a whole.
Making the Transition to Daycare
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Janis gives suggestions to make an easy transition into daycare. It's important for a family to carefully select a daycare and it’s often helpful to visit each centre that interests you.
Easing the Anxiety around Daycare
Janis Arner is the Director of Family Services for the YMCA-YWCA in Kamloops, BC. It can be stressful as a parent sending your child to daycare for the first time. In this video, Janis explains that parents should listen to their instincts. It's important for parents to research different daycare resources available and find the one that is best suitable for them.