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…
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.…