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Some parents assume their child will welcome the new baby into the family with love, affection and delight.  Others expect jealousy, hostility and misbehaviour.  The truth is that both these reactions are extremes. Most children will feel a wide range … Read More »

One of the most exciting things about being a parent is seeing your child smile, sit up, sing, walk, or talk for the first time. Keeping track of your child’s progress will help you see if he or she is … Read More »

With spring just around the corner many people start looking forward to daylight saving time and longer days. Giving up the hour of sleep to gain an additional hour of sunlight seems a small price to pay. An hour for … Read More »

Although February is celebrated by many as the month of love, most parents can attest that it can also be a month filled with stuffy noses, sneezing and coughing. While it’s certainly not unusual for children to get sick throughout … Read More »

Resolutions The beginning of a new year is not only a time to reflect on the past twelve months but also a time to contemplate changes that we would like to make in the upcoming year.  With a rekindled sense … Read More »

The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones and food is an undeniable part of our holiday traditions.  Food is one of the great enjoyments in life and the pleasurable and fun aspect to food is never more … Read More »

We’ve all experienced irritability when we’ve gone too long without food or a mid-afternoon slump where we can’t seem to focus on what we’re doing.  The foods we consume every day effect how we think, feel and even how we … Read More »

Creating a menu with your child in mind is about more than following guidelines and filling bellies.  It’s about creating an environment that allows them to achieve their full potential.  Foods that nourish the body and mind are not created, … Read More »

As Ontario schools move towards full-day kindergarten, you may be wondering about the advantages of all-day learning, and about the differences between public schools and private child care centres like Childventures Early Learning Academy. Well, to start off, full-day kindergarten … Read More »