Resources in our Community

Check out the programs in New Westminster.
Looking for Things to Do?

Check out our upcoming events! We keep a calendar that has events for families, events for parents, events for professionals, and events for the community. Plus, you can download it to your own device or print it out so you never miss anything. If you’ve got an event, tell us about it!
Early Childhood Development Hubs

Check out this video, which explains what exactly an early childhood development hub is. For more detailed info, you can look at this page, which elaborates on the concept in greater detail.

New Westminster Child Development Hubs from Kids New West on Vimeo.
Describes the benefits of Community Child Development Hubs being established in New Westminster
Get Active!

Check out our list of community links. Our community has amazing places to run and play and just be a kid. Make sure you check out all the city parks and amenities!
Supportive Creativity

All kids need extra support from time to time but if you find yourself needing help with your child you shouldn’t feel like there is no one to turn to. As a community we strive to offer services that are inclusive in nature and where all children, regardless of their individual needs are welcome in neighbourhood settings. [...]
New Westminster Middle Childhood Development Committee

We offer an increasing amount of resources for the middle childhood years, ages 6-12. A great deal of development happens during this time, and while much focus has been centred on early childhood development and the challenges faced by kids ages 13+, the stage of 6-12 is only just coming into the forefront of research. [...]

Middle Childhood Video from Kids New West on Vimeo.
Illustrates the importance of relationships with role models for children ages 6 to 12 years.
With the Brain in Mind Website

(From First Call:) With the Brain in Mind focuses on the importance of positive early brain development in giving children the best possible start in life. By providing opportunities to learn about the latest research and best practices in early childhood brain development, the website aims to increase the capacity of parents, professionals, and policy [...]
Children and Play: How does Culture fit in?

How are our approaches to play influenced by culture, and how are they impacted by the experience of immigration? That’s the intriguing question that Maya Goldstein, an MA graduate in Human Development, Learning and Culture at the Faculty of Education at UBC, has been investigating through a study conducted with South Asian families at a [...]
I Like It When

This great video talks about ways to engage with your child, doing things they love. The simplest things mean so much to children. I like it when… from Kids New West on Vimeo. Shows how parent child interactions support healthy early childhood development.

I like it when... from Kids New West on Vimeo.
Shows how parent child interactions support healthy early childhood development.

Hubs

What is an Early Child Development Hub? Early Child Development hubs will look quite different from one community to the next. Key to their development is their responsiveness to local needs. Specific service mix, location, and infrastructure will depend on the nature of the community and the characteristics of its children and families. There is no “one size [...]

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Early Years

Right from the start During the first five years a child’s brain is rapidly growing and maturing. The love and attention a child receives and the nurturing and positive experiences a child encounters have a huge impact. Parents and caregivers are the central figures in a child’s life. As they talk, sing, play and laugh [...]

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Middle Years

Importance of the Middle Childhood Years The middle childhood years are a pivotal time for children as they deal with changes to their bodies puberty body image peer pressure social insecurity Children’s’ ability to create positive pathways and their capacity to cope, learn, and develop emotionally, physically, and socially positions them for their adult years. [...]

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Upcoming Events

Events are colour coded:
Community Events
Family Events
Events for Parents
Events for Professionals
Events for Parents and Professionals

Parent Picks

Parents, what are your picks? Tell us about a New West place, program or person who’s helped your child grow up great! info@kidsnewwest.ca

Nobody Likes A Tattletale

By Linda M. Tobias As a freelance writer, I work from home. There are times that I get immersed in complex technical work or I’m racing to meet a deadline, and the last thing that I need is to be policing the activities of my kids. I don’t want to be sorting out who gets [...]

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Clashing Colours Battleworthy?

Clashing Colours: Not Worth The Battle By Linda M. Tobias The other day, my son decided to get dressed with no input from me. He picked out some brown and yellow camouflage pants, a blue-and-red striped top, orange shoes and a green jacket. He was proud of the outfit he’d selected and wasn’t interested [...]

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Best Park Equip? Smiles!

What’s the Best Playground Equipment? “Monkey bars!”, shouts my little orangutan with a wild grin.Her friends compete for top tarzan skills, and at five years old, she can easily tell you the New West parks with the ‘good’ monkey bars. So it was no surprise to see monkey bars rank well on a dot survey taken by Hyack Interactive during Summerfest at Grimston Park last weekend. But give folks [...]

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One Smile at a Time

New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation: Building Community, One Smile at a Time Nancy Saraiva A child skips into Canada Games Pool excited to embark on a new adventure-swimming lessons! She pauses as she approaches an unfamiliar person at the counter. With a bright smile and cheerful voice, the woman behind the counter greets the [...]

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Best Playgrounds!

Linda Tobias Best Playgrounds in New West: What are your favorites? This Saturday, June 16, the new Westminster Pier Park will open with a celebration from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be lots of fun, family-friendly activities, food and live music. The upcoming event makes me marvel at how lucky we are in [...]

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Children’s Centre Helps

Lynda Tobias I moved to New Westminster in December of 2008, when my older son was just three months old. I didn’t know at the time that I was mom to a child with special needs. Luckily, there are many resources here in New West for my son and our family. I want to share my [...]

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A New Section Just for Parents

It takes a village! Parents, write to us about your favourite New West place, program, or person who has helped your child grow up great! We’ll share your tips in this special section called Parent Picks at Kids New West. Send to info@kidsnewwest.ca

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