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…
Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2015. This year’s campaign “Hear the beep where you sleep” will educate people on the importance of having working smoke alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, it’s the law. Half of home fire deaths occur between 11pm and 7am, when most people are sleeping. Smoke alarms are a…
Choosing the “best” child care for your child is probably one of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make. You may be overwhelmed with the variety of child care choices out there. When considering your options, you may think a friend or relative would be the best choice. A friend or relative may be beneficial, as someone you…
The summer days have drifted away, the days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air, that’s right fall is here. The first day of fall is next week, Wednesday September 23rd. Don’t let the change in season get you down; there are plenty of reasons to love fall and so many things to do. 12 family…
Did you know Sunday September 13th is “Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day”? The idea is to empower kids and teens to be more involved in meal planning, preparation and cooking. The experience of working together and creating meals can help build their self-esteem, confidence and help lay the foundation for healthy eating. Children that help in the kitchen may…