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…
Summer is a busy time of year, full of fun family outings, travelling, vacations, outdoor fun and BBQs with friends and family. So many memories are made, and it is so easy to snap photos and capture memories these days with smartphone cameras. All too often we take tons of photos and don’t really do anything with them. Why not…
From the mind of a Mom of four… Spring is a time of renewal and growth. But Spring can also be busy with kids because of the combination of school commitments, extracurricular activities, more outdoor play, and seasonal events. As a mom of four, I know that surviving the transition to spring can be quite a juggling act, but with…
As part of Earth Day, many cities and towns organize neighbourhood clean-ups to mark the day. Over the years, environmental concerns are increasingly in the news and on the minds of people and fostering a sense of environmental stewardship in the next generation has never been more important. This Earth Day, many of our Wee Watch childcare providers and children…
As a mother to an “extreme preemie” (babies born before 28 weeks), I was made very aware of the complications that could occur from being born this early. In the early days after having my son, I was provided a lot of information about the services that would be available to me to assist in the development of my child…
As parents, we encourage our children to drink water and wash their hands multiple times a day. We all know the importance of staying hydrated and preventing the spread of germs through handwashing. The idea of not being able to access clean water has never crossed my mind, that is, until I found out that not everyone in Canada has…
As part of Wee Watch’s 40 anniversary, the 44 home childcare agencies that make up the organization collectively donated $10, 000 to Ovarian Cancer Canada in honour of Shelley Davis. As Shelley’s daughter, I was moved by this donation and reflected on her journey with both Wee Watch and her battle with cancer. Wee Watch was a part of my…
Being the parent to 4 school-age children, I am far more aware this year than I have been in years passed about the cost of feeding my household. Rather than trying to experiment with different meals, I am more focused on providing meals that are not going to go to waste and how to make that dollar stretch at the…
As the daughter of the founders of Wee Watch, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the growth and evolution of our family business firsthand. Now, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought us to this milestone moment. Growing up, I viewed the passion and dedication my parents poured into every…