The pandemic has changed so many things in our day-to-day lives, the list is endless. One of the most significan impacts of the pandemic has been on children and families, especially working families. Jobs that were once office-based are now “at home” positions and schools that were once bustling with activity, are now a lot quieter. Parents have added the …

The “new normal” is a phrase that we are hearing frequently these days and explaining to children exactly what that means can be challenging. The typical day of a child has changed drastically and helping children cope with these changes is a task that all families are currently working on. Now that the cases of COVID-19 are dropping and businesses …

The life of a parent seems to change and evolve as the year pass. Parenting techniques and strategies seem to also change like the seasons. Setting limits with your children is something that has been a topic of conversation for many parents. The ability to say “no” to children seems to be something that parents struggle with. Parents find it …

Normalcy was shaken and stirred 4 weeks ago when companies and schools shut down and most people’s worlds were turned upside down. Parents who were once working in an office with other adult co-workers have found themselves working at home with their new little team of co-workers who are much more demanding, their children! As a mother of two school-age …

Living in this current day and age has become filled with daily stresses, uncertainties, new responsibilities and limitations on living that we have never encountered before. All of this is true for every individual on the earth but especially for parents! A large majority of parents have had the privilege of working full time and having their children either attend …

STEM has been a buzz word in the early childhood and school age level for some time now, but what does it mean?  What does it look like? What is STEM? STEM is an educational curriculum that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math. Instead of teaching each of these subjects separately, teachers strive to include some and or all …

As parents and teachers, we often underestimate the change that children can make. At home, school, and in the community, children can be leaders in caring for the planet. Below are just a few examples of what you can do to encourage your child and yourself to help make our planet the best that it can be for your child/ren …

There are a great deal of benefits for young children when they engage in imaginative play.  Four significant benefits being: –          Social and emotional skills development –          Language development –          Cognitive development –          Development of symbolic thinking While understanding the benefits of pretend play is important to your child’s development, understanding how to encourage imaginative play is just as significant. …

When teaching is extended outside the classroom by parents it creates a more positive experience for the children as well as helping their performance and growth in the classroom Having a strong home to school connection is a key component to help further children’s development.  For this to be possible, parents should be aware of what is being taught in …

Numerous working parents around the world are faced with the dilemma of choosing a childcare provider for their children.  It goes without saying that parents want what’s best for their children and deciding what that is can be rather challenging. The two common types of care that are seen today are using a nanny or attending a child care center.  …