Many preschool and kindergarten programs have a week to month long gradual entry schedule set to help children adjust to new environments and time away from their primary caregivers. If you child has separation anxiety, they are not the only one. I can say from experience, sometimes the first week of school is more a …
One of the first important decisions you may make as a parent is preschool enrolment. It is always hard to decide when to enroll your child in an early education program, and consider your childcare options. A group learning environment can be a great opportunity for your child to become more independent, bond with new people, communicate …
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There is a pile of parenting books sitting right in front of me. Unfortunately. Even with the slew of advice, theories, and methodologies I struggle. I carry my own inherent biases and I cringe listening to judgemental parenting conversations. Frequently, I feel as though mothers are pitted against one another. For me being a mother is …
There are a pile of books about parenting sitting right in front of me. Unfortunately. Even with the slew of advise, theories, methodologies I struggle. I carry my own inherit biases and I cringe listening to judgemental parenting conversations. Frequently, I feel as though mothers are pitted against one another. For me being a mother is living the paradox …
Recently, I spent an hour in the car with my daughter. She asked me a round of about 20 questions over the course of a few minutes. Some questions naturally related to each other, some were random questions completely unrelated to the topic. I had no idea where she was going with this conversation and …
Understanding begins with being patient. Strong communication skills are built on patience, active listening, intuition, and awareness. Here are some tools that can help adults, parents and children communicate and listen better. 1. Tell your child what you are about to do before you take action. For example, I am going to unbuckle your seatbelt …
Our brains have more mirror neurons than any other species and these cells do more than allow us to learn through imitation. They are the foundation upon which we gain self awareness and learn our emotional responses. Dr. Rizzolatti explained the phenomenon in the New York Times: “Mirror neurons allow us to grasp the minds of …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. A day to celebrate motherhood, is a chore for me. I feel responsible for managing and making the day memorable for my children. I feel guilty writing this, having the conversation. The day incites anxiety and stress. A handmade paper card, and clumsily made breakfast shared over the …
I can’t think of anything more meaningful to a parenting ethic than creating a simple connecting routine. It can be as little as 30 minutes of focused time with your child once a day, just before bed, or during my favourite time, before the day starts at breakfast. Studies show it is quality over …
It’s World Book Day! Why are books so important to introduce to children? Books are full of vocabulary, ideas, information, imagination and can teach many lessons. Children’s books often include artwork. They encourage the development of literacy, comprehension, language skills and unite the visual and the abstract. Repeat the same books often with your children. …
