By Bobbi Jo Gaetz, B.Ed, M.Ed, R.Psych The new buzzword in psychology and child development is “emotional regulation”. What that really means is the ability of children to be able to regulate their big emotions. When emotions are out of control, we will see behaviours such as meltdowns and tantrums or even aggression. The emotions…
Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 hour Ready In: 1 hour Ingredients 2 Onions, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 large Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups/1.25 L) 2 Apples, peeled, cored and cubed 2 cloves Garlic 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth 1 tsp (5…
Whether it be rain, snow, or even sick siblings, there are plenty of days throughout the year that you and your children are stuck indoors. Burning their energy while maintaining yours can be a challenge though and the many screens in the house may be calling your name! Here are some tips to keep them…
By Andrea Holwegner, BSc, RD Have you ever been faced with the need to feed your family snacks but been worried that you will wreck their next meal? Or have you been stumped as to what that snack should consist of to make it healthy and balanced? In the video below, our Registered Dietitian &…
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is excited to get into their costumes and go out trick-or-treating but, of course, there are a few other things to consider such as the preparation that goes into the event as well as alternatives for treats for those children affected by food allergies. So, consider this your…
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…
