This week’s post comes from Angela Fuchs, Community Development Coordinator with Food for Kids Peterborough and County, and Lauren Kennedy, Registered Dietitian with Peterborough Public Health. It’s time for back-to-school! It is also time to start making lunches again. Listen in on a conversation with a dietitian, for some fresh ideas. “How can I save Read More
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Imagine living in a world where every day is brimming with personal growth and learning; you develop brand new skills and build on others; explore environments, faces and objects you’ve never seen before; and learn more rapidly at one time than you will for the rest of your life. This is the world that young Read More
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For most of us, summer is the season to be outdoors, but increased time outside in the warm weather brings with it some potential safety issues for children and families. Here are some considerations and tips for keeping your family safe this summer. Be Sun Savvy Everyone needs to protect their skin from the sun, Read More
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This week’s guest post comes from Katherine Orgill, RECE. Katherine has been active in the early childhood community for over four decades, both as an educator and a parent. She is currently with Investing In Quality Peterborough (IIQ) as the Professional Learning Coordinator, working with educators to support quality and to grow their understanding and Read More
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This week we have a from the blog of Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. It was originally published on January 23rd, 2017. CREATING A PARENTING REVOLUTION (EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE KIDS) Although I spend a lot of time these days either researching or discussing the results of research, I love having the chance to Read More
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Have you considered becoming a home child care provider but are not sure where to start? Are you wondering what the regulations are and where you find this information? Did you know there are supports available for home child care providers? Opening a home child care business can be a rewarding career. Before you begin Read More
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Think about some of your favourite songs and how they make you feel. Music gives thoughts and feelings an outlet for expression. Can you remember what some of your first experiences with music were? Engaging with music is a beautiful experience, and this engagement starts early in life. Music makes the brain work in new Read More
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You might have heard the term “Growth Mindset” recently, in your work with children. The term was first coined by Carol Dweck, and describes how individuals with a growth mindset believe talents, abilities and skills can be developed by anyone with hard work, good strategies, and support from others, whereas those with a fixed mindset Read More
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There is something very exciting about your baby becoming a toddler. Toddlerhood is the time during the early years when you can really see your child’s unique personality emerge, and you get a glimpse of the person they are becoming. No longer an infant but not exactly a big kid, a toddler possesses characteristics of Read More
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REGISTERED Provider Play Group (Pre-registration required) This is a weekly playgroup for home child care providers. We will provide a space that is conducive to engaging in learning activities with the children in your care. We provide music and story time at 11:00 am. Child care providers and their children will have the opportunity to Read More
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As a registered dietitian, I facilitate workshops for pregnant women at two of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Programs (CPNPs) in Toronto. A common question I am asked is if plastic can be placed in… Source: Worried about BPA in your food? 5 Tips to reduce exposure.
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Did you know that the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) just released the world’s first Movement Guidelines for children aged 0-4? These guidelines give parents, caregivers, and educators evidence-based information on how much children need to move, sleep, and sit. Check out the infographic below and if you want more information, or guidelines for Read More
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Here’s a radical idea – parenting is easier when you make time for yourself too. This is a concept that doesn’t get acknowledged as much as it should, as for many of us our focus on the needs of our family takes priority over our own needs. Constantly dealing with challenging behavior and setting limits Read More
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The winter holiday season is upon us and with it comes all kinds of festive activities. Decorating the house, baking yummy treats, catching a local parade, and celebrating with family and friends. It is a time of merriment and wonder, but all this extra excitement can easily derail your child’s regular routine. Most of us Read More
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