Entering childcare can be emotional for parents and children alike, but it doesn’t have to be anything less than a positive experience. Operating for 38 years in Ontario, Wee Watch childcare Providers have transitioned a lot of children into care successfully. Here is a round-up of tips to help you! Read a book to your child about daycare and talk…
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…
Are you wondering how to keep your children engaged and learning this summer? Don’t worry; you don’t have to run out and purchase workbooks to keep your children learning during the summer months. Learning can be easy and enjoyable during summer. Did you know that keeping your kids engaged in learning over the summer months can prevent the “summer slide”? …
Father’s Day is right around the corner, THIS WEEKEND! How will you and your little one be celebrating dad on Sunday? If you haven’t found the perfect Father’s Day gift, nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. Check out these handmade gifts for dad: Racetrack T-Shirt: This t-shirt idea is genius; kids get to play with cars and…
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…
Parents in Ontario have been waiting decades for more affordable daycare options, but they don’t want to compromise on the quality of the experience for their child – and nor should they! Not all childcare options are the same, even under the Ontario regulations and under the new Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care plan (CWELCC), and parents are looking…
Movement is important for childhood development. In group settings, planning activities that all children can participate in is the goal of educators and families, but these activities are not always the easiest to plan. To ensure activities are inclusive, change your mindset to focus on the process vs the final result – meaning that the key is the children being…
