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Ways to Show Love This Mother’s Day

Posted on: Thursday May 4th, 2023

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Mother’s Day is the best opportunity to celebrate the mothers and the motherly figures in our lives and find ways to express our love and appreciation for all that they do! Love takes form in many shapes and sizes; see below for a list of ways to express love and gratitude this Mother’s Day –… [read more]

Why Early Intervention is Critical in Children’s Mental Health

Posted on: Monday May 1st, 2023

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This blog was written by our guest author Julia Swaigen, Director of Attuned Families. Mental health problems in children and youth are a growing concern, and the need for early intervention cannot be overstated. Mental health disorders affect one in six children between the ages of 6 and 17, according to the World Health Organization…. [read more]

Developmental Milestones for Children from 6-12 Months

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This blog is written by our guest authors Samantha Martin and Hillary Ng, physiotherapist from Toronto Kids Physio. Kids Physio provides pediatric physiotherapy services across Canada; as babies, kids, and teens function differently from adults, and their spaces and team are equipped to provide the highest quality physiotherapy care, delivered in a FUN and engaging… [read more]

Changing the World With a Fork

Posted on: Thursday April 20th, 2023

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This blog is written by Jessica Hulse Dillon, Director of the Soil & Climate Alliance at Green America. Did you know that your fork is the solution to the climate crisis? In order to have a real climate solution we need to do three things: Drawdown the existing carbon in the air Stop putting more carbon into… [read more]

​​3 Ways Digital Learning Tools Can Benefit Children & Families and Support Teachers

Posted on: Wednesday April 12th, 2023

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This blog is written by our partners in innovation, Marco Polo Learning.  Most of us can think of a documentary that fascinated us.  A clip of an animal in nature, a new invention, or even the inner workings of our own body that is engraved in our memory because it was awe-inspiring.  Technology and media… [read more]

Earth Month: Reading List

Posted on: Thursday April 6th, 2023

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April is Earth Month, where we reflect on our planet and the ways in which we can take care of it. Our children will be provided with various learning opportunities around the theme this month, including learning about recycling, planting, and conserving water. We believe that it is important to instill love and respect for… [read more]

How to Talk about Earth Month with Your Children

Posted on: Friday March 31st, 2023

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April is Earth Month, a time to raise awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect the health of our planet. Concepts like water conservation, recycling, and electricity are widely discussed, but it can sometimes be difficult to explain these concepts to our young children in a way that demonstrates exactly why or how… [read more]

Encouraging Gross Motor Play

Posted on: Thursday March 30th, 2023

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Children are continually building their repertoire of gross motor skills that they developed in the first few years of life — such as jumping, running, kicking and throwing balls. As they develop, the complexity of these skills increases — with movements requiring a greater degree of balance, strength, and coordination. For example, children learn to… [read more]

Calm & Confident Parenting: 5 Proven Tips to Manage and Reduce Overwhelming Emotions

Posted on: Tuesday March 7th, 2023

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As a parent, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re running on fumes. Between the demands of parenthood, work, and household responsibilities, it can feel like there’s no end in sight. And sometimes, all that stress and pressure can boil over into what’s commonly known as “parental rage.” Parental rage is when you feel an… [read more]

5 Ways to Encourage Kindness

Posted on: Friday February 24th, 2023

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February was a month filled with love, friendship, and inclusivity. We celebrated Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and Pink Shirt Day, all focused on the theme of kindness. As one of our core values, we believe that teaching children about being kind is crucial to creating a better and more inclusive world. Kindness isn’t just… [read more]