Let’s talk nutrients. Every parent will have heard the phrase ‘balance diet’ but what is meant by a balance diet? Here are the ten essential nutrients that all children need to have in order to grow up healthy and strong. 1. Vitamin D Here we go again. We’ve talked about Vitamin D a lot on…
St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic. ~Adrienne Cook It’s another year without being able to attend the St Patrick’s Day parade. Thankfully, this year the event is going virtual with a rich program of events that we can sit back and enjoy in…
Did you know that infants and young children have a higher proportion of body water than adults? As a result, they are more likely to become dehydrated which can impact their body’s ability to regulate temperature, food digestion, and waste excretion. Dehydration can also lead to headaches, poor concentration, painful cracked lips, lethargy, and constipation,…
From wheat to dairy to peanuts, food allergies in children have been on the rise in the West in recent years. Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions, so it’s important to learn more about them. What Is An Allergy? A food allergy is when the immune system has an adverse reaction to…
It’s no secret that we love reading almost as much as we love food. Taking inspiration from the January Bookshelf we shared on our facebook page recently, we’ve decided to create our own! Filled with some lovely books about our favourite fictional monsters, brave kitty cats with a dash of love thrown in! Just click…
Love is in the air, everywhere I look around! This February 14th, grab some brightly coloured paper and glitter as we have a fantastic list of Valentine’s Day Crafts guaranteed to entertain you and the little ones! Yarn-Wrapped Heart This super cute craft doubles as adorable holiday décor and it takes just five minutes to…
This week we’re taking a look at some of our favourite children’s books, from paranormal investigators to striking crayons we have plenty of choices to brighten up this Blue Monday for you and your little ones. We’d be amiss when talking about our favourite children’s books to not mention everybody’s favourite boy wizard Harry Potter.…
As fast as your kids run from one room to another, their brains are growing and developing just as quickly. During this time the food they eat is incredibly important! Here are seven foods that can help your little ones stay sharp and affect how their brains develop well into the future. 1. Green Leafy…
It’s World Nursery Rhyme Week! Launched in 2013, World Nursery Rhyme Week promotes the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development and education. The initiative, which was founded by Music Bugs, is open to parents, Early Years practitioners, and anybody who works with children under the age of 7. How It Works: Every year, Music Bugs…
Them bones, them bones need calcium! We only get one chance to build strong bones – when we are children and teenagers. Those who get enough calcium as children start their adult lives with the strongest possible bones, but more than that, calcium also plays an important role in dental health, keeping the nerves and…