Uniting Hearts and Minds: The Highly Sensitive and Neurodiverse Family Summit
In a world that often rushes forward at lightning speed, it is essential to remember this is not how we were designed to be. This is particularly evident as we learn more about the highly sensitive person, often concurrently diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, depression, or on the autism spectrum. For the highly sensitive or neurodiverse person,…
5 Cute “Mommy and Me” Outfit Ideas for You and
5 min readEven though mommy-and-me matching outfit fashion dates back to the 1900s, it’s a trend that has yet to go out of style. It’s always a delight to see mothers and their kids wearing matching clothes, and it’s a fun and creative way for moms to dress up their mini-mes.
The secret to a healthier school year is clear as
5 min readWhile reading, writing and arithmetic used to be the primary focus for parents and educators alike, recent wildfires and looming new COVID-19 variants have parents in B.C. more concerned than ever before about the one thing they can’t see: air. A recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that indoor air quality (IAQ)…
From Screens to Dreams: Balancing Screen Time and Healthy Sleep
6 min readSleep deprivation can lead to challenges at school, socially with friends and family, in extra-curricular activities, and it can lead to more illness. It directly impacts their mental health and wellbeing, as well as their growth and development.
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 17th – 24th)
4 min readIn 2021, Transport Canada reported 57 fatalities and 5,303 injuries for children 0-14 years of age. Here are 5 car seat safety tips.
July 28, 2023
Exciting Back to School is coming!
It’s been a great summer filled with quality moments with our families at exciting locations around the city. There are a few weeks left, but now it is time to start preparing for the school year. In this issue, we have an article to help you choose a location for a new early learner. It’s…
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Parenting
5 Cute “Mommy and Me” Outfit Ideas for You and
5 min readEven though mommy-and-me matching outfit fashion dates back to the 1900s, it’s a trend that has yet to go out of style. It’s always a delight to see mothers and their kids wearing matching clothes, and it’s a fun and creative way for moms to dress up their mini-mes.
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 17th – 24th)
4 min readIn 2021, Transport Canada reported 57 fatalities and 5,303 injuries for children 0-14 years of age. Here are 5 car seat safety tips.
What to expect and how to help your child through
7 min readAdolescence is a time when youth typically want to fit in with their peers and be seen as similar to their peers. Yet, when adolescents don’t understand the changes their bodies are going through during puberty, many are left feeling different from their peers, and worry that they are not “normal.” The truth is that…
Effective Parenting Techniques – Encouraging Growth Mindset
3 min readAre you going to be parents? Most likely, you are feeling nervous and happy at thesame time. It won't be wrong to say that this is quite obvious. Parenting can beconsidered one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It's kind of a race that startsafter a certain period, but there is no end.…
Don’t let your cyber guard down
6 min readIt was reported in 2019, that one in four youth (25%) aged 12 to 17 years experienced cyberbullying in the previous year (Statistics Canada).
The Art of Co-Parenting: Nurturing Harmonious Child Upbringing Together
4 min readCo-parenting entails both parents actively participating in the upbringing of their children, despite no longer being in a romantic relationship. It prioritizes the well-being and development of the child, fostering stability, consistency, and healthy communication.
Education
How to Help Your Child Become a Reader Using Their
6 min readUsing a child’s passions brings out their innate genius. Assigned school subjects are not usually what children are interested in, but parents and tutors can help a child to use their hidden passions when an assignment is given and I know how to help your child read.
Building Bridges: Communicate and Connect with Your Child’s Teacher
6 min readDo you feel intimidated when you think of talking with your child's teacher? What if your child complains about problems with his or her teacher? What do you do then? I'm a parent and a teacher, so I've been on both sides of the teacher's desk. Here are some tips to help you communicate and…
FUN ON FIELD TRIPS!
12 min readWhen we think of educational field trips choices, we traditionally start with places like art galleries and museums, and planetariums and aquariums to name a few. They are obviously great choices for children to learn from. Nowadays, the list is long for places to visit outside of the classroom where learning is reinforced in some…
Choosing The Right Early Learning Program For Your Child –
15 min readHow important for you parents is the decision of what type of early learning program to register your kiddos in? It’s a bigger one than you might initially imagine as this is the bridge from home to society for your precious littles. As hard as it is to let them go, once they reach that…
FINDING CALM IN A KID’S WORLD
5 min readKids often like to play in an environment that feels open and allows them to wander. With parent supervision, the outdoors can be a great place for safe and mindful play. Join them in exploring nature.
Health
When Does “Clean Eating” Go Too Far? with Dr. Edward
4 min readEating disorders and disordered eating thrive in secrecy, so detecting them in your children and teens can often be difficult. However, there are signs and clues to be on the lookout for as a parent.
6 Ways to Nurture Children’s Mental Health
5 min readIn today's fast-paced and challenging world, it is essential for parents to prioritize their children's mental health. The well-being of children directly impacts their overall development, academic performance, and future success.
7 Tips for New Mothers to Get Through Motherhood
5 min readOne of the most important things you can do as a new mom is to prioritize your own self-care. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of caring for a new baby, but it's crucial to take care of yourself so that you can be your best self for your child. This means…
Can Diet Really Affect Your Child’s Behaviour?
7 min readHave you heard the saying ‘You’re only as happy as your saddest child’? It’s not the most uplifting phrase but it may hold a lot of truth. If your child is struggling with behavioural and mental health challenges, you are likely in the struggle too. For kids, these struggles can be encountered at all ages…
The Great Start of Smile Organic
5 min readSmile Organic Co. is the brainchild of naturopath Delphine Boillot, a former corporate lawyer and mother-of-three who founded the company 6 years ago when she couldn't find a healthy and nutritious milk alternative for her children. Along the way, Boillot was joined by two other health-conscious mothers: dentist and surgeon Sophie Godbout, who has a…
Activites
Performance Based Learning is how we are getting kids invested
6 min readWhen you step through the doors of School of Rock Vancouver, what you will hear is laughter and excitement. That’s because these budding musicians are building their self confidence while playing their chosen musical instruments from day one instead of starting with scales and other theory exercises, and they are doing this alongside their friends in…
4 Reasons to Book Fall Activities
5 min readSummer is coming to an end and now is time to start planning which activities your children will be doing this Fall. Extracurricular activities are a huge part of children's growth and development. They provide an opportunity for children to have new experiences, meet new people, and learn new skills. On top of all that…
New Ways To Keep Your Kids Busy During Summer Break
6 min readLet's get into it as we explore new ways to keep kids busy during Summer break. There are a variety of new ways through which caregivers or parents can keep their young ones busy.
Get Unplugged: How Excessive Screen Time Affect Childhood Development
4 min readMore current research is showing that excessive screen time is associated with other delayed cognitive and linguistic development.
2023 VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
5 min readThe Vancouver Folk Music Festival hits the grass at Jericho Beach Park in a few days.
10 Things You Can Do with Your Kids this Summer
5 min readSummer’s here and school is out (or will be very shortly), so what can we do to keep our kids’ brains developing?
