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6 Ways for your Child to Connect with Friends and Family During COVID-19
When the pandemic first started at the beginning of 2020, most families welcomed the opportunity to spend time at home.
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The 20 Minute New Year’s Resolution That Will Make You a Great Parent
The allure of a new calendar clear of past commitments and failures brings high hopes to parents who aspire to
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Choosing the Right Toy for Every Age Group
More than ever, parents are faced with a dilemma when purchasing toys for their children: Should they buy what their
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Alone During the Holidays? How to Bring the Magic Home Despite the Pandemic
I am not sure what is happening where you live, but here in British Columbia, the number of people affected
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4 Ways to Help your Baby Contribute on Remembrance Day
November 11th every year is Remembrance Day. Your child may ask about this day after seeing people wearing poppies or
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Why is Sensory Play Important in the Early Years?
From birth and throughout early childhood, children use their senses to explore and make sense of the world around them.
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Brain Development in Your Child’s Early Years
Did you know that from the time your child is born until age five, their brain develops more than any
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Siblings Can’t Stop Arguing? All it Takes is a Little Sugar!
My brother and I fought non-stop when we were young. We hit each other, pulled each other’s hair, argued constantly
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Is My Child the Pre-School Type?
You’ve managed to get through potty training and leaving your little one alone for the first time. But now that