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…
Educational Earth Day Activities for Kids
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…
Gardening for Kids: Activities, Ideas, and More!
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…
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids
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…
How to Manage Your Inner ‘Mom Guilt’
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…
50 Positive Affirmations For Kids
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…
The Importance of Outdoor Play, Even in the Winter
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…
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 essential part of their developmental journey, but it is also an important part of creating a society where everyone feels welcome and valued. Children who learn to…
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 isn’t something they already know they like. You may be tempted to cave and give your child their favourite foods because you fear they…