PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAM ®
NATIONAL COUNCIL WEBSITE
Who We Are, What We Do & How We Do It
In the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program, parents and young children between the ages of 0 and 4 come together to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories.
Mission
To advocate for and promote the growth of Parent-Child Mother Goose Programming, by strengthening communication and networking among trainers, providers and regions and by
setting training standards and guidelines for the integrity of the programs.
Vision
There is nothing more important than the bond between parent and child. The Parent-Child Mother Goose program builds on this essential relationship and gives parents the tools that make daily life with a young child more fulfilling.
Values
The P-CMGP is a group program in which parents/caregivers take part together with their infants or young children. Teaching is directed to the adults. The children participate as is appropriate to their stage of development and inclination.
Activity focuses on interactive rhymes, stories, and songs, all presented orally and through the air (as in ASL - American Sign Language).
Storytelling is an integral part of the Program with the stories being chosen and told for the enjoyment of the adults. Stories which the parents can learn and tell to their children may also be included.
The pace is slow and relaxed with plenty of time for repetition of material and casual discussion of issues and questions that arise. The atmosphere is accepting and supportive, with the intention of building the confidence of all participants, and creating a feeling of community and mutual support within the group.
Groups are small enough to ensure that the needs of individuals as well as of the group as a whole can be met.
The Program is aimed at families in need of support for any of a variety of reasons. There is no cost to the parents who participate.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is committed to inclusive services that provide a climate of mutual respect and understanding. We welcome diverse cultures, languages, family situations, sexual orientations, and physical and mental abilities.
Meet the Council
Joan MacDonald
Chair, Ontario
Gabrielle Thomas
Council Member, Quebec
Guita Movallali
Council Member, Ontario
Coralee Tucker
Council Member, British Columbia
Lisa Hurrle
Council Member, Alberta
Meet our Staff
Crystal Murgatroyd
National Council Administrator
Interested in Joining the National Council?
We welcome new Council members from across the country, and we are particularly looking for new council members from the Prairies, East Coast and the Territories.
Council meets the second Tuesday of the month every other month for one hour - 6 meetings a year.
If you would like more information please reach out to Crystal at info@nationalpcmgp.ca
OR
Complete the application form and send to Crystal at info@nationalpcmgp.ca
Applications are reviewed by the National Council at their next meeting and Council members then vote on accepting you onto Council or not.