The first week of May is Mental Health Week so we sat down with our psychologist, Bobbi Jo Gaetz to outline ways in which families can help children develop emotional literacy in their children. By: Bobbi Jo Gaetz, B.Ed, M.Ed, R.Psych Mental health research shows that emotional intelligence, also known as “emotional literacy,” is very…
We’re celebrating Earth Day 2022 with a roundup of creative and educational Earth Day activities for kids. Your little ones will love exploring topics like nature, climate, composting, recycling, and so much more with these fun, hands-on sensory activities. Create the Earth View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scholar’s Choice…
It’s time to get growing! Discover the joys of gardening and have your children explore the bounty of nature by getting your hands dirty and helping them grow their own garden. Spring has officially sprung and we’re filled with anticipation as we wait for the great outdoors to come alive with warmth and colour once…
No matter the weather, these fun spring activities are sure to get your children outside and learning about all the beauty the new season has to offer, all while exploring through play. It’s officially spring and if you’re like us, you’re probably excited for the longer days and warmer weather ahead. It’s a time for…
We are excited to announce the opening of our new purpose-built daycare centre, BrightPath Legacy, in Calgary, Alberta. Open as of Monday, March 14. 2022, creativeness is at the heart of this beautifully designed childcare facility. Inspired by the magical world of nature and ingenuity, BrightPath Legacy challenges the culture of innovative early childhood education….
Article and recipes by Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner and the team of Dietitians at Health Stand Nutrition. March is Nutrition Month and we’re celebrating by introducing fun and creative ways to help you and your family eat more vegetables every day. Read below for ideas and recipes! Before we explore how to incorporate more…
Chores can play an essential role in helping your child develop lifelong skills. Here’s a list of chores for kids of all ages! There’s a lot to be gained from learning to help with chores at a young age. Studies show that chores are a key indicator of which children will develop into independent adults…
As parents, where does our guilt come from and how can we manage it? Guilt. It’s such a common emotion in parents, so much that it even has its own hashtag [#momguilt]. With topics like mom guilt and mommy burnout becoming increasingly more popular, now more than ever, parents need additional support to combat feelings…
Learn the importance of positive affirmations and start incorporating them into your family’s daily routine. To help get you started, we’ve created a list of positive affirmations for kids to help boost their confidence, self-esteem, positive self-talk, and overall wellbeing. This time of year can be a challenge for so many families and individuals for…
Here are five benefits of outdoor play, plus fun winter activities to do as a family! As parents, we all have similar concerns about our children playing outside in the winter. Are they warm enough? Did I pack enough clothes? Where did those mittens go that I bought last week? Why was everything so wet…
