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Parenting in a New Country
July 11th, 2017 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Housekeeping
1. Downloading PowerPoint Presentations 2. Accessing the Chat box
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Submitting Questions for the Q&A Session
• Type your questions in the Chat Box • Tweet using #AMSSAevents • Email to [email protected]
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Join the Conversation on Twitter
• Use #AMSSAevents to follow the conversation on Twitter and connect with other webinar participants.
• AMSSA can be found on Twitter @amssabc
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What is AMSSA? • A provincial association of organizations
focused on immigrant settlement, integration and language, as well as diversity and inclusion.
• Contracted by IRCC to support a broad range of immigrant and language service providers and stakeholders in BC.
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Welcome & Overview
Julie Ship and Sabrina Ziegler A/Language Coordinator and
Settlement Coordinator
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Welcome & Introductions
Presenters
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Frances Clarke
Online Resource Developer for LINC Programs ISSofBC
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Transnational Families: Lone Parenting in a New Country Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Transnational Families: Lone Parenting in a New Country
• Transnational migration
• Flexible/Astronaut families
• Cross-cultural adaptation
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Lone Parenting in a New Country
“At home we work, we have a job, we have many relatives, we have a lot of friends – more free time together. Here you just stick to the kids – your kids.” (N)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Lone Parenting in a New Country
“It’s quite different here so I don’t know how to teach my son – that’s a big problem. Difficult to balance because I’m not alone to teach him. My husband sometimes he wants to push my son to do something through me, so it’s challenging.” (D)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Lone Parenting in a New Country
“Because my son is almost moving to the teenage years, so I think it’s a big problem for me to have him have a role model beside him – his father is too far away. So, how to be a real Canadian man for my son. It's really hard for me to imagine.” (D)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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English Language Skills
“I wish I could attend all kind of programs, but sometimes I think my English is limited. You really want to say something but it’s hard for you to do. You don’t have that kind of vocabulary.” (I)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Building Community
“To be involved in the community more, to know the society more – when you care about the people around you – then you feel really you are here. Your heart is here” (D)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Building Community
“ At our church sometimes there is Western people who invite us to their house so we can bake, so we can understand local culture. I would like to do more but I don’t know how to ask.” (I)
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Ways to Support
Self-care workshops for parents
Child-care provided
Translator present
Frances Wintjes Clarke, MA : [email protected]
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Q&A with Speakers
• Type your questions in the Chat Box • Tweet using #AMSSAevents • Email to [email protected]
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Nina Vacca
LINC Childcare Manager Collingwood Neighbourhood House
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Supporting Newcomer Parents in LINC Programming
Herminia Vacca LINC Childcare Manager
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Positive aspects of the licensing process
Strategies to support newcomer parents and children
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Positive aspects of becoming licensed
Policies & procedures
Safety
Quality of care
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Policies and Procedures
Health and Safety Physical
Environment Staff Qualifications Child: Staff Ratios Enrollment Inclusive Practice
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Strategies to Support Newcomer Parents and Children
Teamwork Parents and Childcare
Workers Communication Parent and Child Activities Cultural Celebrations Referrals Gradual Entry
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LINC Staff Communication
Childcare Staff
LINC Frontline
Staff
LINC Instructors
Parent & Child(ren)
• Teacher’s Assistants • Settlement Workers
• Community Connectors • Nurses
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Teamwork Strategies
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Parents and Staff Communication
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Parent and Child Activities
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Cultural Celebrations
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Herminia Vacca Early Childcare Educator CNH - LINC Childcare Manager [email protected]
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Q&A with Speakers
• Type your questions in the Chat Box • Tweet using #AMSSAevents • Email to [email protected]
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Khatereh Masoudi
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) Coordinator, North Shore Multicultural Society
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The North Shore Multicultural Society helps newcomers and their family learn about & understand the systems and services available in Canada
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“Parental Knowledge and involvement supports a child’s best chance at success”
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Potential barriers to success:
Information Communication Involvement Inclusivity
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Information – Needs: Logistics
Structure of school system School day schedule/routine Curriculum Homework School Calendar Report cards / Parent-teacher meetings
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Information – Needs: Structure School Code of Conduct Expectations of student Expectations of parent/guardian Rights & Responsibilities Discipline
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Information – How Settlement & LINC Can Support Information Needs
Settlement Parenting Workshops / Programs Referrals to SWIS
LINC Reading calendars Access school websites Activities / Homework related to both
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Communication - Barriers
Language Immigration Process: Survival Mode Parental lack of confidence Lack of support system Role Reversal: Parent-child
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Communication - Issues
Differences between school systems Academic Parental responsibility / Cultural understanding Work habits Social
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Communication
Settlement Ways Settlement can support parents with their information needs regarding school:
Develop “School Fact Sheet” Referrals to SWIS
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Communication LINC
Ways LINC can support parent information needs: Read a report card Listen & leave phone messages Informing school about absences/vacation How to address concerns Parent-Teacher conferences Referrals to SWIS SWIS visits to LINC classrooms
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Involvement
If parents have the information, the communication tools and know the expectations, they can
participate and become better involved in their child’s educational experience
What does that look like?
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Involvement – Parent Action Plan
Communicate with your child daily Get involved with PAC Volunteer at school events Attend parent events Support student involved events
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Involvement Settlement & LINC development of parental skills: Settlement How to provide school with information
(Change of address & other info) Form filling guidance / Referrals to SWIS Short term programs (eg Middle Years)
LINC Make a personal & family calendar Form filling practice Referrals to SWIS
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Inclusivity
This can be a new concept for many new immigrant families. With knowledge and understanding of the Canadian school system, there is better connection and success for both the parent & the student.
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Inclusivity – Barriers
Cultural acceptance & cultural differences related to the following can impact inclusivity:
Gender identity LGBTQ2 Special needs Physical disabilities Learning disabilities, challenges, Religious beliefs Cultural, ethnic differences
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Inclusivity – Barriers
Lack of clarity with schools regarding child’s educational history & challenges can impact success in school.
Academic (learning disabilities/challenges) Physical Mental (Anxiety, depression etc)
See something, say something, do something
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Inclusivity – Parental Action Plan
The values we teach, that which we instill in children, will have a direct impact in their relationships with their peers and society at large.
Treat people the way you want to be treated Be upfront with school regarding child’s needs
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Inclusivity– Ways to Support Parents of children with special needs
Settlement Resources: community, gov’t funding, financial support.. Form filling assistance Encouragement to be child’s best advocate Support: representative on the phone
LINC Encourage use of normative language What an inclusive classroom looks like Explore Canadian values
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Conclusion
Positive parenting experiences in first country are met with barriers and challenges when coming to a new country.
Our collaborative role is to give the tools and information to assist families to return to a place of successful parenting, in their new country.
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Q&A with Speakers
• Type your questions in the Chat Box • Tweet using #AMSSAevents • Email to [email protected]
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Jaswinder Sandhu, Settlement Counselor, Progressive Intercultural
Community Services (PICS) Society
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PARENTING IN A NEW COUNTRY
Presented by Jaswinder Sandhu
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KEY CONCEPTS
PARENTING
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
CONCLUSION
PARENTING IN A NEW COUNTRY
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Cultural shock
Parent and child conflict
Structure /Limits Integration with mainstream
Key Concepts
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Discipline variations from
culture to culture Parental involvement in
school
Key Concepts
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Challenges
Adjusting to a new culture, faster pace Maintaining routines, setting limits, household chores Communication breakdown between parents and children
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Challenges
Different schooling system (homework help, teacher interview) Stereotyping
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Language barriers Cultural shock Food preferences Fashion adaptability Education style Building new relationships Dating
Symptoms
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Homework
Listening
Drugs Gangs
Building relationships
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Spanking
Lecturing
consequences- time out
Corporal Laws
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Parents are unaware of possible conflicts
Parents face their own settlement issues (job search etc.)
Financial constraints (after school activities)
Lack of awareness of parent support services
Problem Analysis
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Behavioural and emotional problems newcomer families face Missing family and friends Isolation Difficulty meeting expectations of working hard Socialization
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• Parents need to be aware of the services available in the community
• Parents need to participate in the PAC meetings
• Parents should take time to listen to the children’s stories
• Parents should emphasize consistent routines
• Supervise TV, video games and screen time
Recommendations & Solutions
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• Parents encourage open dialogue with their children
• Parents should welcome the children's friends and network
• Sharing one meal everyday can help build stronger families
Recommendations & Solutions
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• Sharing household chores help the children take up responsibility
• Reward the children for their help • Punitive measures in accordance with Canadian rules (no physical punishment, rather time out, no TV, grounding or other consequences)
RECOMMENDATIONS & SOLUTIONS
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CONCLUSION
• Parent / child conflict in house because of culture difference is inevitable.
• For successful navigation, parents need to be equipped with skills & sources to handle conflict effectively and make the transition easy.
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Concluding Remarks
Julie Ship and Sabrina Ziegler A/Language Coordinator
and Settlement Coordinator
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