Trying to keep the whole family happy and healthy can be challenging, especially when it comes to your eating habits. For example, as adults, we better understand the importance of eating healthy, which can make it a little easier to remain disciplined. Not only that, but children often claim that healthy eating is boring, when this is far from true. With that in mind, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Preschool: Building a Strong Foundation for Life
For many young children, preschool is often seen as their initial step into formal learning. Though preschool may appear like just another activity involving finger painting, snack time, and singalongs (which forms part of it), there's much more going on underneath the surface. It plays a huge role in shaping children's social, emotional and cognitive development. Much like … [Read more...]
Child Experiencing Sudden Sleep Issues? Here’s What Could Be Behind Them
Most children have experienced difficulty sleeping, especially when they’re younger. And when your child is having difficulty sleeping, you can guarantee you will too. It can take a while to settle your child into a sleep routine, so when problems rear their head, it’s natural to want to find a quick solution. If your child is experiencing sudden sleep issues, it’s time to … [Read more...]
Fast Track to Success: Giving Your Kid an Early Edge in School
No need for books and after-school classes just yet; nor are we looking to turn your toddler into the next Einstein overnight! Here is an informative, fun guide on how you can give your offspring an edge early in their educational race! Fostering an Interest in Learning Before your mind fills with visions of leading trigonometry classes with your toddler, let us be clear: … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Kids LOVE Exercise: A Guide for Teachers & Parents
Believe it or not, only one in three children are receiving the recommended amount of exercise on a daily basis. So, it is no great surprise that the western world is currently in the midst of an obesity epidemic. Exercise can help to promote physical health, to enhance self-confidence and it can even represent a means to develop long-term friendships. The only issue here is … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Summer Activities Are Great For Kids (And Parents Too!)
When you were a child, you used to look forward to the summer vacation. School was out for summer, and you could spend all day biking around with friends, playing in the park, or going on adventures as long as you were home before sunset. But, now you’re a parent, the summer vacation doesn’t have the same magic as it once did. Rather than forget about all the worries of the … [Read more...]