The Nutritional quality of our diet affects our wellbeing throughout our lives, but it has an even greater impact on children whose bodies and minds are still growing and developing. Nutrition dictates more than a person’s body weight. The nutrition a child receives during the first few years of life can affect their health for years to come. Balanced nutrition…
Every year on March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, which is a global celebration of the Irish culture. Items that are often associated with St. Patrick’s Day are; rainbows, leprechauns, pot of gold, 4 leaf clovers and most importantly the colour Green. Here are some fun facts you may not know about St. Patrick’s Day: Saint Patrick. Did you…
Remember when you were a kid and you played outside for hours everyday? Likely the only reason you went inside was because it was getting dark out and your parents made you. Children these days just don’t play the same way. There are a few reasons why children don’t play like we used to; the world is considered a more…
This year is a leap year! What is a Leap Year? A leap Year is when an extra day is added to the shortest month of the year, February, it happens every four years. The extra day is called Leap Day and the next one is Monday February 29, 2016. Why Add Leap Years? Leap Years are needed to keep…
Communication is a key component in child care. Parents and child care Providers need to communicate frequently and openly when it comes to the care and development of children. Communication is an important part of the Wee Watch system. Providers are not only concerned with the physical care of children, but with their emotional well-being. A home setting with a…
These days’ children are spending more time than ever in front of screens. In a world in which tablets and gaming devices are used to keep kids busy while parents prepare dinner or buy some sanity time, kids are often staring at screens for much longer than they should which may cause problems such as addiction, childhood obesity, and social…
Valentines Day is celebrated every year on February 14th. Celebrate with your little ones with some Valentines fun, bake some special treats, make a card for someone special or read some Valentines Day books. Easy Valentines Cookies Ingredients: White melting chocolate Pink wafer cookies Variety of Valentines Day sprinkles Wax Paper Directions: Melt chocolate as directed on package. Pour…
Often when we think of being active, we think of being outdoors. During winter months, freezing temperatures, wind chill, snowstorms and freezing rain make getting outdoors difficult. When you are stuck indoors it is easy to get stuck in a routine of television watching, video games and playing on tablets, but these sedentary habits can be harmful in physical and…
Did you know January 29th is National Puzzle Day? A puzzle is a game or toy that tests a person’s knowledge, you are required to put pieces together in a logical way in order to arrive at the correct solution. Puzzles are great for your child’s mind and cognitive development. So here is why puzzles are considered helpful to a…