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! Both children and adults love to take a bite into some delicious holiday snacks, but when it comes to holiday treats, sugar is not the only…
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 experience that our entire learning environment grew larger. There was more to explore. Children felt free and relaxed and I know I enjoyed this time as…
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 company. Read about Sharon’s experience working with the team at Busy Bees Australia and what she gained from her trip to Australia: Throughout the past year, I have been on…
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 or going to waste by early November. However, using some imagination and creativity, Deena Billings, Head of Quality, at Busy Bees, has several ways we can reduce this number….
Making decisions regarding care for your child can be daunting and overwhelming. Choosing the right quality childcare that meets the needs and values of your family requires time, energy and research into your options. Nannies may be an option that some parents consider, alongside daycare and preschool. It is important to consider the value of…
For many parents, camping is a time to take a complete vacation from feeding themselves and their children healthier foods and live off hot dogs, chips and soda by the campfire. Fortunately, you don’t need to choose between health or taste to make your kids happy campers. With a little planning, you can really…
Jennifer is a scientist-turned-educator who asks “what if” questions and explores the answers with the children she teaches. She introduces fun, hands-on activities so that children can delve into their interests through exploration and wonder while meeting learning objectives and developing new skills. She is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in…
Summertime is quickly approaching and with that comes the end of school or daycare if your children are not in programs over the summer. When your children are at home and not in school or daycare, they can have a lot of extra energy. With that energy may come more requests for something to eat….
What is dietary iron and why is it important? Just as iron is used to build strong structures in our physical world, dietary iron is used to build strong blood. Iron is an essential component of our hemoglobin, a protein in our red blood cells used to carry oxygen through our body. It is…
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, and a word I feel we should not be using! Good parents, from all walks of life, are feeling bad about the life they are providing…
