Article and recipes by Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner and the team of Dietitians at Health Stand Nutrition. Back-to-school season is officially upon us, and families everywhere are settling back into busier and more structured routines. Let us help you make the transition a little easier with these 15 quick and easy lunch ideas your…
Incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your back-to-school routine to help calm your child’s anxiety. Back-to-school is a time of change, new routines, and uncertainty for children and families, so it’s not uncommon for it to bring nervousness and anxiety in little ones. Help soothe those jitters with these five back-to-school yoga poses and mindfulness practices. …
Wondering how to introduce your child to the new baby you’re expecting? Here are 5 tips on how to prepare your toddler for their new sibling. If you’re looking for guidance on the best way to prepare your child for the arrival of a new baby, you’re not alone! It’s natural to be concerned for…
By: Lynn Matuszewski, Certified Sleep Consultant Let’s talk naptime! As a certified sleep consultant, one of the most common issues that families come to me with is how to improve their child’s naps. So to help you out, I’ve created a complete guide to naptime. Why Napping Matters Day sleep affects night sleep. If…
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…
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…
