Babies cry for various reasons; crying is their way of communicating with us and is a normal part of having a baby. Some babies cry a lot more than normal though! These babies may have colic. The cause of colic is unknown, but Colic is defined as: “crying that begins...
Critical Thinking: How You Can Help Your Child Develop This Essential Skill When you’re gazing into your baby’s eyes after they are born, you’re probably not wondering “how am I going to develop your critical thinking skills?”. When your toddler is having a meltdown...
Does your child know their ABCs? Can they count to 10 or higher? Are you worried that they may not know these and other skills yet or feel pressured to teach them as much as you can before they start kindergarten? Families, I want to put your minds at ease and provide...
With the nice weather upon us more people are planning road trips with their children. Maybe you’re going for a cottage getaway or to visit family, even just a day trip. This can be very exciting but also could be a source of worry when you’re not sure how...
Long before children begin to print or write letters and sentences, fine motor skills need to be developed and strengthened. I also feel that simple marks and doodles set the stage for strengthened printing and writing later in a child’s development. According to...
Share The Joy Of Gardening With Your Child I love gardening. I love the smell of the earth after you’ve turned it and prepped it for the upcoming season. I enjoying browsing the seed stands at the garden centres, carefully selecting seasonal favourites and deciding on...
What is block play? As an Early Childhood Educator, I have noticed that children gravitate to certain areas of the playroom more than other areas. One such place is the block area. It is always a pleasure to observe the children manipulating different shapes, sizes,...
As spring peeks around the corner at us, it is time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Children naturally love being outdoors and now that the weather is nicer it’s easier to be outside more. Going for walks and listening to the sounds of nature has...