Like the early humans who filled prehistoric caves with drawings of their hunter-gatherer lifestyle, children are naturally drawn to writing on the walls. While you might see a crayon drawing of the family cat on the living room wall as a mess, it’s also a great sign that your child’s creativity, fine motor skills, and symbolic thinking are taking shape.…
The Holiday season is upon us, which means school closures for those in school and hopefully some time off work, both of which mean more time at home with your children. Children will be looking for something to do and looking to you for ideas. Are you wondering how you will keep your wee ones entertained throughout the holiday season?…
The Holiday season is a fun and exciting and hectic time of year. The holidays also bring a variety of new things in and around the home that may cause some safety concerns. Here are a few tips to help ensure a happy and safe holiday for everyone. Holiday Lighting Keep candles away from all decorations and out of reach…
Time with family is the true joy of the holiday season. Do you have fond memories of special things your family would do together? Maybe you have carried on those traditions with your family or maybe you are looking for some new ones to make all your own. Start a family holiday tradition this year to create memories that will…
Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your child’s runny nose, cough and fever. 1.RUNNY NOSE, What’s happening? Your child’s nose runs because it’s trying to wash away germs. (Sometimes, cold outdoor air is all it takes to trigger more blood flow — and, consequently, guck — in your kid’s nose.) Five-star strategies: Drink lots of water to loosen snot…
Without a doubt the most recognizable symbol of Halloween is a pumpkin carved into a jack-o-lantern. When you have little ones that want to be part of this fun annual tradition, you may be weary about carving pumpkins. Here are some awesome carve-free pumpkin decorating ideas that will turn pumpkin carving into a fun family activity for all ages.…
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2016. This year’s campaign “Don’t Wait Check The Date!” will educate people on the importance of smoke alarms and smoke alarm maintenance. How old are your smoke alarms? Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They usually last 10 years. Don’t wait – check the date and replace expired alarms. Check the date. Look at the back…
Planning activities for the children in your care doesn’t only benefit the children, but can benefit you as a Provider as well as the parents. Children who are busy, involved and interested are much easier and more fun to be with. Children who are bored are more likely to misbehave. But, you don’t have to schedule every minute of the…
September 19-23 is Hunger Awareness Week. Hunger Awareness Week is about raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Hunger Facts: Over 850,000 Canadians use a food bank each month. 1 in 6 households accessing food banks are working and still can’t make ends meet. 150,000 Canadians in rural communities rely on a food bank. Almost 50% of…