Photo Contest Shortlist

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Focus on Families: Contest Shortlist

Below are the photos that made it to the second round: the judges' shortlist. These photos ― like all those that entered ― show the joy, vitality and value of families and the crucial role of parents and caregivers in healthy child development.

Who won? Click here to find out.

Time Together

Parenting is about building lifelong positive relationships with our children, and time with parents and other caring adults is the best investment we can make for our children.

Caring for Yourself and Others

To thrive, children need many things, especially love, respect, and opportunities to reach their potential. But as parents, we need to remember that taking care of ourselves is just as important for us as it is for our children.

Communication

Communication is both listening and talking. It is not just what we say, but how we say it, in both words and actions.

Security and Trust

Children’s happiness and future success is founded on security and trust—trust in parents and other caregivers, in our home and neighbourhood, as well as basic needs such as food, shelter and supervision.

Love of Learning

Parents are a child’s first and best teacher. Children reach towards their full potential when we encourage positive values, skills and a life-long love of learning.

Dads and Kids

Whether it’s as teacher, coach, playmate or caregiver, there’s no doubting that dads play a special role in their children’s lives. This category celebrates all that is great about kids and their dads.

The Understanding the Early Years initiative is funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. For further information, visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

Our Kids Network - Working Together for Children and Youth Aged 0 to 18