How to Keep Kids Active & Build Lifelong Healthy Habits
Key Takeaways Introducing physical activity early supports growth, coordination, and long-term health. Everyday routines and fun play can help in building lifelong healthy habits rather than relying on intense workouts. Pairing activity with healthy eating, reduced screen time, and positive parenting strategies gives children the strong foundation they need. Expecting perfection isn’t practical for […]
Tongue Ties in Newborns — What Parents Need to Know
What Parents Need to Know and How to Check at Home Imagine being a newborn baby, trying to nurse, but your tongue just can’t quite move the way it needs to. You want to eat, your mom wants to feed you, but every attempt ends with frustration, sore nipples, or a baby who isn’t gaining […]
Beginning a Journey – Any Journey
Beginning a Journey – Any Journey Here’s an excerpt from the book “THE DOT” by Peter Reynolds: “Art class was over, but Vashti sat glued to her chair. Her paper was empty. Vashti’s teacher leaned over the blank paper. “Ah! A polar bear in a snowstorm,” she said. “Very funny,” said Vashti. “I […]
5 Activities to Tune In to Your Child’s Unique Language Before Full Sentences Begin
Did you know that teaching your child to communicate starts long before they can use full sentences? These simple strategies can help you notice and nurture your child’s language skills. You can begin supporting communication from their first days of life. These tips are especially helpful for children in communicating in the 0-24-month range and […]
Budget-Friendly Technology Tips for Parents of Toddlers: Start Smart, Start Early
Children are being exposed to screens and technology earlier in their lives than ever before. Consider that, by the age of two, most Canadian children have interacted with a screen, while only 15% of children aged three to four meet the recommended limit of less than one hour per day of high-quality programming. These figures […]
Leaf Rubbing Art
If you go out for an autumn walk with your little one, make sure to collect some pretty leaves during your outing. Use them to continue the fun artfully at home! This simple Leaf Rubbing Art exercise from DIY Craft superstar, Kimberly McLeod, is easy and fun! What to Know About Leaf Rubbing Art […]