The “Ongoing Routine” Stage Beyond the First Day: Building Positive School Routines & Happy Reunions The school transition doesn’t end at drop-off. Learn how to establish calming daily routines and make after-school reunions a time for powerful connection. You’ve survived the first day, and the drop-off is getting a little easier. Now what? The long-term …
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The “Drop-Off” Stage Tear-Free Transitions: 6 Secrets to Easier School Drop-Offs Struggling with tearful morning goodbyes at school? Discover six strategies to make drop-offs calmer and more positive for you and your child. The morning drop-off. For many parents, it’s the most emotionally charged moment of the day. You know your child will likely be …
The “Before” Stage 5 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Child for a New School Is your child starting toddler, preschool, or kindergarten? Ease first-day jitters with five tips for a smooth, confident transition to a new school. Starting a new school is a huge milestone for your child and for you! The mix of excitement …
Your child will let you know when they’re ready to potty train. Look for these signs, typically between 18-24 months. Interest: Your child shows curiosity about the toilet or wants to imitate you using it. Communication: Your child expresses the need to go or starts using words related to potty training, it’s a good sign. …
“That’s tricky, but you can do it.” Take a break from Instead Try “That’s easy, you can do it!” But what if the child can’t do it? Then they have just failed to do something ‘easy,’ which is pretty discouraging. And if they do succeed with the task, they don’t feel good about it, because they’ve merely accomplished something …
Toddlers, 1-year-olds to 3-year-olds, are full of energy and curiosity. They’re practicing and mastering many skills, like walking, talking, and climbing. However, their biggest endeavor is becoming their own person. One of the major challenges for parents is supporting their toddler in developing this independence. Parents are understandably not ready for their child to stop …
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Here are 20 ways to keep kids active, creating, and exploring! Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt Go on a scavenger hunt around your neighbourhood and see what you can find! Use our scavenger hunt list or make your own with this blank template! Toronto Zoo Live Everyday at 1:00pm the Toronto Zoo hosts a live show …
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Power struggles are common, especially during high stress times like a pandemic. They’re exhausting for parents and for children. Let’s dive into ways to ease these moments by getting to the root of the problem. Challenging behaviours give rise to teachable moments Identifying how to self-regulate and develop skills to cope and recover from stress …
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As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, Nicole reflects on her mother’s legacy and how it has helped raise a generation of adventurers, creators, scientists, artists, and inventors. Twenty-five years ago, my mother, Sophie, opened a 1000sqft school. Her goal was to share her passion for early childhood education and making sure children were validated, seen, …