3 Steps to Get Your Kids to Listen to You Every parent knows the frustration of calmly asking their children to do something only to be ignored the first 3 or 4 times until you end up raising your voice to get their attention. It’s a moment we don’t feel proud of as a parent and worst of all, kids…
You’ve heard it a million times: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” but how can we practically relate this to illness prevention? Changes to lifestyle will go a long way to preventing illness as you support the body to function optimally. Some changes include avoiding refined sugars and grains, be sure you get enough vitamin D…
The holiday season is a fun time of year for children of all ages. If your child has a sweet tooth, the holidays are the absolute best time of year. However, as every parent knows, when it comes to sweets and sugar, there can be too much of a good thing. The great news is, there are ways that parents…
Children are natural risk-takers. Research shows that they need to practice manageable risk-taking to learn to distinguish between feasible and dangerous risks in their future. Risk-taking also plays a part in your child’s overall wellness, and helps children develop their self-regulation skills. Research shows that risky play helps children cope with stress as it gives children a sense of control.…
Entering childcare can be emotional for parents and children alike, but it doesn’t have to be anything less than a positive experience. Operating for 38 years in Ontario, Wee Watch childcare Providers have transitioned a lot of children into care successfully. Here is a round-up of tips to help you! Read a book to your child about daycare and talk…
One of the hardest decisions parents make in the first year of their child’s life is choosing the right daycare option. There is a lot to consider from a logistical standpoint, for example – Do I want care close to work or home? Is childcare available during the hours that I work? Can we afford it? Add in the emotional…
Choosing someone to care for your child when you return to work is one of the most challenging decisions to make. Wondering what to ask when you meet a potential licensed home childcare Provider? Here are some questions that you can use in your interviews with potential Providers: How long have you been caring for children in your home? What…
Are you wondering how to keep your children engaged and learning this summer? Don’t worry; you don’t have to run out and purchase workbooks to keep your children learning during the summer months. Learning can be easy and enjoyable during summer. Did you know that keeping your kids engaged in learning over the summer months can prevent the “summer slide”? …
Father’s Day is right around the corner, THIS WEEKEND! How will you and your little one be celebrating dad on Sunday? If you haven’t found the perfect Father’s Day gift, nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. Check out these handmade gifts for dad: Racetrack T-Shirt: This t-shirt idea is genius; kids get to play with cars and…