St. Thomas-ElginNursery Rhymes Help Grow Readers Nursery rhymes such as “Jack and Jill” or “Ring Around the Rosie” used to be the “bread and butter” of children’s literature a century ago. These traditional rhymes have been tucked away in a dusty corner and forgotten for the most...
What is IAIM Infant Massage? IAIM Infant Massage is a five-week program led by a Certified IAIM Massage Instructor. Parents will learn to follow their babies' lead and engage with their child in a soothing positive way. Infant Massage is a holistic approach of touch,...
Creating loving relationships and developing a circle of support with people we can depend on in tough times is important for all individuals. Infants are born relying on others to care for them, lack of care and secure relationships often cause failure to thrive....
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways. This is the title to a sonnet written and published by Elizabeth Barrett Browning over one hundred and seventy years ago and is proof that we are always looking for ways to show our affection. Whether a kind...
Have You Heard of Healthy Smiles Ontario? Did you know free dental care is available for children 0-17 years of age? Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental...
As the temperatures drop and our Canadian landscape is blanketed with snow and ice, we can easily find ourselves making less of an effort to get outdoors with our children. Although it may be easier and more comfortable to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy,...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends. However, the holiday season can also bring, “A range of emotions such as stress, anxiety and depression” (Ferguson, 2014, paragraph 1). As I researched this topic for...
ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT Children develop a sense of the world around them early in their life. Beginning as infants, then as toddlers and preschoolers, they react to the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of their environment. As your child’s early literacy experiences...