Playing in the out doors and exploring the wonders of ice is a great way to assist in childhood development from sensory exploration, social development to scientific concepts! Take a stroll through our Blog to learn and enjoy some fun ways to play and to be safe around ice surfaces.
Read MoreOctober is a great time to get creative with the kids and let their imaginations soar! Although Halloween is known for its endless amounts of sugary treats, there are ways that you and your family can still stay healthy this season.
Read MorePlay is a powerful tool in brain development and can begin the moment a child is born. However, play is not only essential for young children. It is important for people of all ages. From playing peek-a-boo with an infant to playing a card game with a teenager, play is a tool that needs to be implemented into everyone’s daily lives - young or old!
Read MoreWhen we think of play, often the first thing that comes to mind is young kids running and laughing, playing imaginative games and having fun. What we don’t often think of is older kids playing, and even less often, adults playing. Yet play between children of different ages and play between children and adults is hugely beneficial- not just to the kids, but to everyone!
Read MoreAttachment styles can also help give insight to how children may connect to the world around them and what type of relationships they may have now and in the future.
Read MoreDid you know that when a child plays, their play can be categorized into different 16 different play types? Let's dig into the first 8 play types together!
Read MoreVestibular what?!! Let’s dig in to what this system is and how we can ensure it is functioning at it’s peak to allow children to play at their best.
Feeling a little skeptical of allowing your child to play in the mud, here are some benefits that may persuade you the next time your child bee-lines it for the mud.
Read MorePlay leads to a healthy brain, a healthy body and healthy relationships.
Read MoreWith Spring Break and Easter upon us, it can be a great time to spend some time together and have fun with those old household items. Here are some fun ways to reuse those wonderful fillable plastic eggs on Easter and the following weeks this spring,
Read MoreWhen you hear the term literacy, do you think of the ability to read and write? The word ‘literacy’ can also describe other skills. The Australia Sports Commission defines physical literacy as building the skills, knowledge and behaviors that give us the confidence and motivation to lead active lives.
Read MoreExploring the 5 Levels of Children’s Friendships through the use of Robert Selman’s framework; this framework can help families understand how friendships develop and change within childhood.
