Most Olympic skaters get started at a very young age – between 5 and 8 years old. Of course, there’s no need to turn your child into an Olympic skating champion! But if your child can walk, they can learn to ice skate. During and after the Winter Olympics, many kids get interested in ice skating after seeing it for the first time. If your 3-year-old shows an interest in ice skating and you’re looking for a new fun activity, there’s no reason you have to wait until they are older. Read More
Outdoor Play – Its Simplicity and Its Brilliance
There is a whole world waiting, just outside your door and the magical fairy dust in the air truly soothes the soul. The effects of the fairy dust? It helps regulate attention, behaviour AND improves overall happiness. Read More
Pre-Reading Early Literacy Guide Using Storybooks
Most parents do not have the educational background in teaching young children speech and language. Obviously, the easiest method is simply storybook reading. There are a few strategies that parents can use that will facilitate greater pre-reading and speech and language skills. This blog will number them for parents who do not have the background in early education. Read More
Making Every Member Of A Blended Family Feel Included In A Newlywed Household
Getting married is for many the ultimate expression of love. In a blended family, it can represent a new start, and a chance to both legally and emotionally bring two families together. However, it can be a difficult time for kids, and the wedding day itself is an occasion that requires considerable planning. Read More
How to Help Your ADHD Child Get Involved in the Arts
Art can teach valuable coping skills to people of all ages. For kids with ADHD, the arts offer an opportunity to manage impulsivity, improve decision-making, practice flexibility, and boost self-esteem. Read More
Must Have College Break Discussions
College students are dropping out at alarming rates. Therapists and counselors are overwhelmed with the demand for mental health care and are struggling greatly to keep up. Parents are having the toughest discussions ever imagined with their students over winter break. Those discussions revolve around suicide and depression. Unfortunately, these topics are front and center for today’s college students. So how do you have those conversations? Read More
Weekly roundup: Award-Winning Children’s Books, Craft Kits, Health Supplements + More!! 01/02 – 01/15
This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s books, craft kits, health supplements + more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during January 02, 2022 to January 15, 2022. Read More
The Paramount Role of Understanding in the Autism Journey
This article attempts to cover the paramount role of understanding in autism, self, and systems (school, society, laws) with a holistic approach in which parents can become better equipped for their journey ahead. Read More
Weekly roundup: Award-Winning Children’s Toys, Health Products, Puzzles + More!! 12/26 – 01/01
This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s toys, health products, puzzles + more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during December 26, 2021 to January 01, 2022. Read More
A Smooth Move To The City With School-Age Children
Moving to a new city is one of the most stressful life events you can go through and when you’ve got school-age kids in tow, it can be even more of a strain. So, how do you ensure your kids quickly settle into their new home? Read More