by Christine Alden | Jul 21, 2026 | Early Child Development, News
Full Environmental Scan Environmental Scan Summary Jurisdiction-By-Jurisdiction Summary This article below was written by Dr. Beverlie Dietze, Dr. Kelsey Robson and Dr. Melanie Manitowabi for the Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development’s weekly...
by Christine Alden | Dec 19, 2025 | Early Child Development, News, Outdoor Play Strategy
Report: Taking Relationships Into Account: Social Network Analysis of the Lawson Foundation Outdoor Play Strategy 2.0 The Lawson Foundation is sharing “Taking Relationships into Account: Social Network Analysis of the Outdoor Play Strategy 2.0” by Taylor Newberry...
by Christine Alden | Oct 23, 2025 | Early Child Development, News
Children playing outdoors—in nature, on the land—is a beautiful experience that holds many benefits for healthy child development and equity, stewardship and sustainability of the Earth, and Truth and Reconciliation. Across Canada, there are now hundreds of specialty...
by Christine Alden | Nov 13, 2024 | Early Child Development, News
The Lawson Foundation is excited to release its new report, “Using Foresight to Contemplate the Future of Early Childhood in Canada.” This report, developed to inform the Foundation’s strategic planning, serves as a thought-provoking resource for those engaged in...
by Christine Alden | Jun 27, 2024 | Outdoor Play Strategy, Update
The Lawson Foundation is proud to announce the release of “The Power of a Relational, Values-Driven Approach to Building Adult Capacity: Final Evaluation Report of Outdoor Play Strategy 2.0.” a comprehensive evaluation highlighting the significant strides...
