Fears are a normal part of being human and necessary for our survival as a species. Fears help us determine what dangers we should avoid for our safety. In developing children, fears change over time as they are exposed to new things and situations and as they learn to master their environment. As children’s imaginations […]
By Andrea Holwegner, BSc, RD Strategies for Healthy Suppers Meal planning is one of the biggest challenges for anyone juggling a busy life filled with work and family commitments. The good news? A little bit of planning and some time-saving tips take the stress out of meal planning. Challenges in meal planning If you find […]
Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hour Ready In: 1 hour 15 mins Ingredients 2 Tsp. Oil (depending on your preference coconut, olive etc.) 2 Onion, Diced 1.5 cloves Garlic Minced Leftover Turkey, ground 1/2 cup Diced Celery 1 cup Diced Carrot 1 – 10oz canned Diced Tomato 2 cup Tomato Sauce […]
Rewards can be great, but we don’t want to have to use them all the time to motivate kids to do the things we ask of them. Research has shown that a group of children who were provided extrinsic motivation (that is, rewards) to work on a puzzle stopped working once the rewards were stopped. […]
BrightPath is always looking to broaden the learning experiences of the children in attendance at our centres and we are excited to add a new partnership with Trickster Theatre to our offering. Trickster Theatre (a company of physical theatre) takes residency in schools, or in our case a child care centre, for a week and […]
You probably know every detail of the playground your children go to, recognize some of the other parents, know which swing goes highest! These days it’s just as important to know every detail of your children’s online playground too! Including fave sites they visit, the games they play and who they hang out with and […]
Most of us as kids were riding our bikes nonstop in the summer. We had two TV channels and no electronics, so there was nothing else to do but to go outside and play. These days, children have so many more opportunities and activities. We also do not feel as safe letting our kids go […]
Servings: 4 to 8 Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 40 min Ready In: 1:10 hr Ingredients 1 – 8-ounce package of macaroni 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cups milk 2/3 cup soft buttered crumbs Directions Preheat oven to 350° […]
We are proud to announce the re-opening of our BrightPath Cochrane centre on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. It appears that we are coming full circle as the centre was initially opened after the Labour Day long weekend in 2015. In between we faced some difficult challenges and had to close the centre for some months. […]
Our Registered Nutritionist Andrea Holwegner from Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. speaks about how “Fat is not a Feeling”. She provides tips and tricks for discussing this hot topic with your child and to help them adjust how they respect and perceive themselves. As children age and change they become more aware of their bodies […]
Our award-winning curriculum was formed through in-depth research into early childhood learning and development. A blend of play-based (Frog Street) and child-led (Emergent) curriculums, all activities are hands-on, child-guided and exceed provincial early learning frameworks.
Our dedicated and passionate early childhood educators deliver an innovative, engaging and proven curriculum that ignites a love of learning and inspires and encourages individuality in every BrightPath child. Their nurturing and attentive approach offers each child a home-away-from-home experience.
Two-way communication is important. Monthly newsletters, curriculum nights, parent interviews, open houses and our proprietary app (BrightPath Connect™) are designed to increase the interaction between our centres and families.
Children need nutrition to grow in both mind and body. Believing that food choices throughout childhood fuel life long eating habits, our menu is crafted by a Registered Nutritionist and prepared in-house daily and reflects those beliefs.
Our award-winning curriculum was formed through in-depth research into early childhood learning and development. A blend of play-based (Frog Street) and child-led (Emergent) curriculums, all activities are hands-on, child-guided and exceed provincial early learning frameworks.
Our dedicated and passionate early childhood educators deliver an innovative, engaging and proven curriculum that ignites a love of learning and inspires and encourages individuality in every BrightPath child. Their nurturing and attentive approach offers each child a home-away-from-home experience.
Two-way communication is important. Monthly newsletters, curriculum nights, parent interviews, open houses and our proprietary app (BrightPath Connect™) are designed to increase the interaction between our centres and families.
Children need nutrition to grow in both mind and body. Believing that food choices throughout childhood fuel life long eating habits, our menu is crafted by a Registered Nutritionist and prepared in-house daily and reflects those beliefs.
