We loved the honesty of this post by Sabrina Rogers-Anderson about her experience during the pandemic. Like Sabrina, I think many parents have had ups and downs being at home for the past few months with their children. We love the perspective and positive lessons she learned during COVID-19 that she plans to implement after it. Read here, the lessons…
At Wee Watch, our programming and Providers focus on play-based learning as we know all the benefits for child development it brings. As parents, you may be facing challenges in your new role of “teacher” as well as a parent in the past few months since school has been cancelled.
Self-care is not selfish or indulgent, it’s how we keep ourselves well to ensure we are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of being there for our young children. The Case for Self-Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak Your health and well-being are important so that you can nurture your child. The realities of COVID-19 make self-care even more important. The unknowns…
During this unprecedented time, we want to assure our many parents and childcare Providers that our commitment to delivering only the highest standard of childcare has not changed. In our 35 years of offering childcare, we have continued to evolve in terms of programming, regulatory, nutritional and safety requirements while always ensuring we meet or exceed any standard. With the…
March 8th is International Women’s Day – a day for Canadians and many countries around the world to celebrate women and their strengths and achievements. The day is also focused on breaking down barriers that continue to exist. The strong, vibrant women of tomorrow are girls today and it’s never too early in a child’s development to think about our own…
Family game night has been a long-standing tradition in many homes. It’s a great way to bond and have fun as a family. But how about adding a little educational fun to the mix by exploring STEM together? STEM is the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and has become widely popular in preschool and school curriculums as it…
When you think about the future of your kids are you relieved or are you anxious? Or are you both at the same time? Relief probably indicates that your child is fairly independent and wise when it matters. Anxiety, on the other hand, could be due to a string of bad decisions by your child or perhaps just a few…
As Halloween approaches, there is more to consider than picking costumes and carving jack-o-lanterns. It’s important for parents to be mindful of keeping this day for tricks and treats one that is safe (and fun, of course!) Here are some safety tips to remember: Costumes Try to dress children in costumes that are brighter in colour so they are easier…
Teaching our children about giving back to others is certainly a topic that can be discussed all year round, but with Thanksgiving almost here, this is typically a time families are in a spirit of giving. There are many ways we can teach children about being charitable. Whether it’s by getting involved in the community where you live or by…