The very first day of school for any child can be exciting and scary all at once. Add in emotions that you might be feeling as a parent, and it can get overwhelming! We have some great tips for the first day of school from parents that will help you prepare for this exciting milestone! Packing For the First Day.…
Preserve Your Summer Memories: Create a Family Photo Album or Scrapbook 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…
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…
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…
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…
As summer approaches, parents are busy gearing up for outdoor fun with their young children. One essential item on the summer checklist is sunglasses. Sunglasses are not only a stylish accessory for kids but also play a crucial role in protecting their delicate eyes from harmful UV rays. However, when it comes to sunglasses for young children, parents should be…