Halloween is celebrated around the world, becoming the second biggest commercial celebration after Christmas. Initially believed to have started in Ireland as a pagan celebration, Halloween is now mainly associated with Halloween costume parties, trick-or-treating, carving Jack-o-Lanterns and lighting bonfires. But to children it is much more than that. It is a time to reinvent...
Every time our children go through a change, good or bad, we feel it sometimes twice as intensely. It’s part of being a mom, isn’t it? I remember my son’s first sniffles. Oh, the tragedy, the crying (mostly mine). But we survived. Or his first knee scrape. We survived that one too. I guess that...
We’re offering one lucky winner $500 to rate their daycare. That’s right, we believe reviews are one of the most important factors in making a childcare decision. Websites and in-person visits provide limited information, that’s because providers and staff generally present the best image possible during parent tours and on their social platforms. But...
A list of the best books to read to preschoolers What can be more exciting than reading to a group of curious minds and sparkling eyes? Children love stories, and they surely have fun getting involved during shared reading. So to make sure that your shared reading sessions become memorable for kids, here is...
Moms and all parents are some of the most hard-working people I’ve ever seen. Being a mom has been shown to be equivalent to working 2 ½ jobs at once. It is 24/7 and never ends. If you listed everything moms do as a job description, no one would apply. However, countless mothers and parents...
Parenthood is an amazing experience that fills your life with joy, love and meaning. But as parents, we also know how challenging it can be. I often find myself wishing for a parenthood manual that can tell me step-by-step what’s to come and how to handle it all. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? We can only...
What is empathy, and how can we use it in our parenting styles? Here is your ultimate guide to learning all about empathy and how to add this tool into your parenting toolbox. What is Empathy? In simple terms, empathy is genuinely feeling and understanding what another person feels on a deeper...
Play based learning – ideas for little learners When children play, they engage in an activity which has been described as pleasurable, voluntary, spontaneous, actively engaging and intrinsically motivating. In other words, playing brings happiness. And that is the main reason why ALL children engage in play. When researching play, numerous benefits were found...
There’s no doubt the pandemic has changed the outlook of childcare. Many early learning centers closed their doors for good. Those that stayed open were faced with cutting staff or hiring shortages. This means less openings and longer waiting lists. It also means you should start looking for daycare immediately, don’t wait. Pre-pandemic you...
Living in the technological age means children are more reliant on electronic devices for entertainment and education. With more phone time and less outdoor play it’s no wonder nature schools are becoming increasingly popular. Nature-based preschools incorporate early childhood learning and environmental education. The curriculum connects children with the natural world. Nature-based schools serve...
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