Children inevitably do things we’d really rather they didn’t. They may hit, or bite or say mean things. And the truth of the matter is what they are really doing is trying to get their needs met with the skills and tools they have available to them. If we want our children (or anyone for … Read more
It is all of our responsibility to care for the land, air and water that provides for us. Over the years it seems we have become disconnected from nature and no longer have an awareness of our impact. Here are some helpful guidelines that I hope become part of the culture of being Canadian. If … Read more
Children have a love hate relationship with mittens. There is the steep learning curve at the beginning of the cold season when 3 year olds learn how to navigate the world with an additional obstacle. My favorite way to put on mittens is this: Firmly hold the mitten and have the child push their hand … Read more
Originally Published on: https://thewrennews.ca/on-calling-kamloops-tkemlups I am sharing this article with you today because it is a subject I have often thought about in recent years specifically when it comes to our two rivers, the creek I work along and the mountains that stand over our city. What are their true names? I am grateful for … Read more
Drop-off for your little one at any program can be a challenge. You are their safe place in the big wide world. The lack of walls and coziness can make it extra hard. Attachment is a tricky business, oddly enough they say your child cannot be attached to more than one adult at a time … Read more
Need to build a case for why outdoor play is important for children’s overall development? There has been LOTS of research in this department by universities around the world. Every year another bunch of Masters students base their research project or case study on out the benefits of outdoor play. If you have access to … Read more
This is probably the most common question parents ask both our staff and their children. The answer varies widely from day to day depending on the weather, the season, the children and who is in the park with us. Mostly we smile, we laugh, we move our bodies, we sing, we walk, we run, we … Read more
This was in my child’s newsletter this month “LEAVES I have asked for all children to leave LEAVES on the ground. Many dogs have done their business in them, broken glass is a reality at the school and often remnants of weekend partygoers and the homeless population are found in the leaves. In the name … Read more
Daily Health Assessment Staff are not to come to work if you: Have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days. Have been identified by Public Health as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 Have been told to isolate by Public Health Are displaying any of the following new or worsening symptoms: Fever … Read more
My family’s modern day guide to an ancient Pagan holiday. I honestly know nothing about Yule and I don’t think anyone does. That’s the thing about Pagans, there isn’t really much we know about them outside of folklore and speculation. Their culture and stories, like so many others, was driven underground and stamped out by … Read more