What is a family tradition? Family traditions are the rituals, practices and beliefs as a family that are handed down from one generation to the next. Traditions are created to strengthen families and create lasting memories. Do you have fond memories of special things your family would do together? Maybe you have carried on those traditions with your family or…
Children begin to love the sound of language before they even notice printed words on a page. Reading aloud to children will help them develop language and listening skills and understand the written word. Even once your children learn to read by themselves it is important for you to read aloud together. You can read stories that interest them but…
Felling a little under the weather? Did you know that when you are sick your body actually needs more calories to function normally? Your body needs to work harder than normal when you are sick in order to fight infection, especially with fevers. When you are sick, the last thing you want to do is eat a large meal, or…
Friday November 13, 2015 is World Kindness Day. Celebrate World Kindness Day by showing and encouraging your children to be kind everyday. Every parent wants the best for their child; we want them to be happy and safe. So how do we increase the happiness and well being of our children? We start by encouraging children to be kind, have…
Children have certain basic needs in common that must be provided for to ensure their optimal development and well being; warmth and affection, a sense of accomplishment, encouragement, a sense of responsibility, and a chance to learn and explore their environment. A high quality licensed home child care programme, such as Wee Watch, is designed to meet these needs as…
Children have an innate drive for discovery. They are born with wonderful imaginations and a keen desire to explore and understand their world. Here are 10 tips to encourage and support your child’s discovery of science and the world around him. Value your child’s questions. “Mommy/Daddy, why is the moon following us?” With this question, a child lets us…
In September, Wee Watch Brampton Providers participated in a fun interactive make and take workshop entitled “Big Math for Little People.” The workshop focused on some fun easy games and activities that Providers and parents can use to help develop simple preschool math concepts. One of the make and take activities was to make an Abacus. There are many ways…
Fall is a beautiful time of year; unfortunately it also means cold and flu season is upon us. Your little one wakes up one morning with a runny nose, a cough and upset tummy, sometimes it can be tricky figuring out if it is a common cold or a nasty flu. We have included some helpful information for you to…
Autumn is a beautiful season, the colours, the weather, the comfort food and Thanksgiving. More importantly it is beautiful to see people give thanks for all the blessings in their life. Thanksgiving is Monday October 12, 2015, a perfect time to get together with loved ones and give thanks. What are you doing to celebrate Thanksgiving? Here are some great…