Jessie‐Lee D. McIsaac
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View article: “A few more bites?”: Manifestation of pressure‐to‐eat in child care
“A few more bites?”: Manifestation of pressure‐to‐eat in child care Open
Aims Pressuring children to eat can override hunger and satiety cues, which may lead to over‐ or under‐eating and food refusal. This study aims to describe the manifestations of pressure‐to‐eat in child care from early childhood educators.…
View article: Making numeracy and literacy learning visible in play-based publicly funded programs
Making numeracy and literacy learning visible in play-based publicly funded programs Open
There is an increased movement toward locating early childhood programs within school environments. However, there remains some tension between long-held perceptions of play and the realities of play-based pedagogies, resulting in increasi…
View article: Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 public health measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families in the Canadian Maritimes: a qualitative study
Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 public health measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families in the Canadian Maritimes: a qualitative study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in rapid change across all sectors, including healthcare and education, as necessary public health measures (PHM) were implemented to protect the public. Children with complex care needs (CCCN) u…
View article: Early childhood professional well-being in Nova Scotia: A mixed methods study
Early childhood professional well-being in Nova Scotia: A mixed methods study Open
Ensuring access to high-quality programs and services can improve children’s long-term health and education outcomes and reduce inequities in health, income, and education in the population. The professional well-being of those working in …
View article: CELEBRATE Feeding: A Responsive Approach to Food and Feeding in Early Learning Settings
CELEBRATE Feeding: A Responsive Approach to Food and Feeding in Early Learning Settings Open
Early learning and child care (ELCC) settings in Canada follow nutrition standards that outline food provisions, with many also encouraging responsive feeding practices that help to create a supportive environment for children. Caregivers …
View article: Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families: A mixed-methods study protocol
Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families: A mixed-methods study protocol Open
Existing barriers to care were exacerbated by the development and implementation of necessary public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children with complex care needs and their families represent a small portion of the pae…
View article: Relationship between Childhood Disability or Developmental Delay and COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Families across the Canadian Maritime Provinces
Relationship between Childhood Disability or Developmental Delay and COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Families across the Canadian Maritime Provinces Open
This study examined the relationship between having a child with a disability or developmental delay and early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on family environments that influenced early childhood development and health in the Maritime p…
View article: ‘For me it’s just the conversation:’ responsive feeding influences among early childhood educators
‘For me it’s just the conversation:’ responsive feeding influences among early childhood educators Open
Objective: Early learning and childcare (ELCC) programmes play an important role in shaping children’s eating behaviours and long-term health by establishing a responsive feeding environment that encompasses not only mealtime behaviours bu…
View article: Advancing assessment of responsive feeding environments and practices in child care
Advancing assessment of responsive feeding environments and practices in child care Open
Child care environments offer an ideal setting for feeding interventions. CELEBRATE Feeding is an approach implemented in child care environments in two Maritime Provinces in Canada to support responsive feeding (RF) to foster children’s s…
View article: Amplifying the Encounters of Young Black Children with Anti-Black Racism: An Exploration of Parents’ and Early Childhood Educators’ Perspectives on Early Learning and Child Care Environments
Amplifying the Encounters of Young Black Children with Anti-Black Racism: An Exploration of Parents’ and Early Childhood Educators’ Perspectives on Early Learning and Child Care Environments Open
There is ongoing attention to equity and inclusion in early learning but a paucity of stories on diverse experiences. This study sought to understand the experiences of Black children in Nova Scotian early learning and child care environme…
View article: Early Childhood leisure experiences of African Nova Scotian children: the privilege of risky outdoor play
Early Childhood leisure experiences of African Nova Scotian children: the privilege of risky outdoor play Open
Unstructured play is fundamental for healthy child development. Research indicates that racialized children participate less in outdoor play. Limited access to outdoor spaces restricts play for Black children. This study used Critical Race…
View article: How an early learning and child care program embraced outdoor play: A case study
How an early learning and child care program embraced outdoor play: A case study Open
Research indicates outdoor play influences children’s physical, cognitive and social-emotional well-being, but there are barriers to implementation in early learning settings. This study explores an early learning and child care (ELCC) pro…
View article: Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children
Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children Open
This research illustrates the lived experiences of newcomer families and identifies opportunities to address inequities, improve early childhood programmes, and enhance families' access to programmes and services.
View article: Anti-Black racism in the early years: the experiences of Black families and early childhood educators in Nova Scotia
Anti-Black racism in the early years: the experiences of Black families and early childhood educators in Nova Scotia Open
Introduction Anti-Black racism is a social determinant of health that has significantly impacted Black children and families. Limited research has examined anti-Black racism during the early years—a critical period of development. In this…
View article: CHILD IMMIGRANT POST-MIGRATION MENTAL HEALTH: A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY INTO CAREGIVERS’ PERSPECTIVES
CHILD IMMIGRANT POST-MIGRATION MENTAL HEALTH: A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY INTO CAREGIVERS’ PERSPECTIVES Open
Immigrant families and their children experience isolation after migration to Canada. Inadequate income, unemployment, and underemployment have all been identified as primary challenges to the mental health of immigrant families. This stud…
View article: Shifting play experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: family responses to pandemic restrictions
Shifting play experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: family responses to pandemic restrictions Open
Children's play has shifted within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with increased time within the family home. This study responds to the following research questions: How did COVID-19 restrictions influence children's p…
View article: Relative Importance of Well-Being Determinants in Atlantic Canadian Families During the Pandemic
Relative Importance of Well-Being Determinants in Atlantic Canadian Families During the Pandemic Open
Framed by the socio-ecological model of well-being, we examined the relative importance of factors contributing to three dimensions of well-being (child, parent, and family) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 536 participants from t…
View article: Responsive Feeding Environments in Childcare Settings: A Scoping Review of the Factors Influencing Implementation and Sustainability
Responsive Feeding Environments in Childcare Settings: A Scoping Review of the Factors Influencing Implementation and Sustainability Open
Children benefit from responsive feeding environments, where their internal signals of hunger and satiety are recognized and met with prompt, emotionally supportive and developmentally appropriate responses. Although there is existing rese…
View article: Early pandemic impacts on family environments that shape childhood development and health: A Canadian study
Early pandemic impacts on family environments that shape childhood development and health: A Canadian study Open
Objectives Changes to income and employment are key social determinants of health that have impacted many families during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This research aimed to understand how changes to employment and income influenced family envir…
View article: A Scoping Review of Quality in Early Childhood Publicly-Funded Programs
A Scoping Review of Quality in Early Childhood Publicly-Funded Programs Open
Defining quality in early learning and child care (ELCC) settings is complex. With an increased emphasis on universal ELCC systems to support greater access for families, research is needed to provide clarity on the concepts that contribut…
View article: Programmes to support transitions in community care for children with complex care needs: a scoping review
Programmes to support transitions in community care for children with complex care needs: a scoping review Open
Objective This scoping review aimed to map the range of programmes in the literature to support children and youth with complex care needs and their families during transitions in care in the community. Design A scoping review of the liter…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences: Early Childhood Educators' Awareness and Support
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Early Childhood Educators' Awareness and Support Open
Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to the prolonged exposure of potentially traumatic events that have lifelong impacts on health and well-being. Early childhood educators (ECEs) can provide supportive environments fo…
View article: Programmes to support paediatric to adult healthcare transitions for youth with complex care needs and their families: A scoping review
Programmes to support paediatric to adult healthcare transitions for youth with complex care needs and their families: A scoping review Open
Background An increasing number of children have complex care needs (CCN) that impact their health and cause limitations in their lives. More of these youth are transitioning from paediatric to adult healthcare due to complex conditions be…
View article: Responsive feeding values and practices among families across the Canadian Maritime provinces
Responsive feeding values and practices among families across the Canadian Maritime provinces Open
Children benefit from responsive feeding practices where their internal signals of hunger and satiety are valued and met with prompt, emotionally supportive, and developmentally appropriate responses. Using an online survey, this study des…
View article: The Perceived Value of a Universal Early Learning Program: A Parent Perspective
The Perceived Value of a Universal Early Learning Program: A Parent Perspective Open
Pan-Canadian efforts to support universal access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) for families are underway. Focusing on a universally available ECEC program in Nova Scotia, this study explored the impact of the perceiv…
View article: A Call for Change in the Public Education System in Nova Scotia
A Call for Change in the Public Education System in Nova Scotia Open
The United Nation’s International Decade for People of African Descent and Nova Scotia’s Ministry of African Nova Scotian Affairs recognize that students of African descent continue to experience inequities. As previous studies indicate, p…
View article: School quality of life: Cross-national comparison of students’ perspectives
School quality of life: Cross-national comparison of students’ perspectives Open
BACKGROUND: Cross-national comparisons of students’ school quality of life (QoL) can support our understanding of factors that may affect students’ health and well-being at school. OBJECTIVE: To compare Canadian and Israeli students’ perce…