5 Healthy Holiday Snacks for Kids
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes lots of fun times with family and friends, playing in the snow and of course, those tasty holiday treats!…
The Benefits of Sending Your Child to Preschool
Making decisions regarding care for your child can be daunting and overwhelming. Choosing the right quality childcare that meets the needs and values of y…
Busy Bees Australia & BrightPath Talent Exchange Program
One of our Education Coaches, Sharon Pauwels, had the opportunity to take part in the Talent Exchange Program (TEP) with Busy Bees Australia, our sister co…
What to do With Pumpkin Waste This Halloween
During the Halloween season in Canada, over 82,000 tonnes of pumpkins are grown and produced each fall. The majority of these pumpkins end up in landfills …
The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Activities for Children
As a childcare Educator, I have always thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be outside with the children. It was a time to not only get fresh air, but to…
Parenting: Putting an End to Mom Guilt
Guilt. It’s such a common emotion in parents; so much that it even has its own hashtag [#momguilt]. Mom guilt is a word I keep hearing amongst my friends, …
Parenting: Teaching Your Child About Social Justice
As parents and caregivers, one of our most important jobs is to help our children learn and grow. Teaching our children about social justice is not only an…
How to Get Your Children to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
By: Andrea Holwegner, Nutritionist & RD Picky eaters are a tricky bunch to please and it can feel like a battle to get your child to try any food item that…
My Child Is Being Bullied – What Do I Do?
Yesterday was Pink Shirt Day. This day was started after some grade nine students came together to support a peer who was being bullied for wearing a pin…
Expert Tips On How To Feed Your Picky Eater
By: Andrea Holwegner, Registered Dietitian Being the parent or caregiver of a picky eater is tough. You want to expand their pallet but any food that isn’t…
5 Powerful Ways To Create A Growth Mindset In Your Child
As parents, we are constantly walking a fine line. On one hand we want to use our words to build our children up and empower them to grow into a confident …
Raising Socially Confident Kids
By Bobbi Jo Gaetz, B.Ed, M.Ed, R.Psych. What we all want for our children is for them to be happy, confident, and independent. We want to raise individuals…
