If you’re looking for a fantastic daycare or preschool in the Lower Lonsdale area, don’t miss the opportunity to meet the delightful Sam & Amy at their upcoming open house at Sweet Peas Cottage! Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2014 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am…
Read More...Highlands Preschool Open House – January 16th
Providing outstanding early-years programming since 1964, Highlands Preschool in Edgemont Village has been educating local children for over 50 years. Highlands Preschool provides a unique high quality early learning experience for 2-5 year olds. Their curriculum builds skills and confidence through a play-based…
Read More...Soggy Tot Vehicle Seat Cover | Review & Giveaway
What is a Soggy Tot? A “soggy tot” is a vehicle seat cover but it’s not just any cover. The soggy tot is handcrafted in Canada with special care; the material is water repellent and does not allow dirt to penetrate through. The best…
Read More...Hats Off to Moms
January 2011 ~ Edmonton’s Mayor Stephen Mandel declared January Postpartum Depression Awareness Month in Edmonton, Alberta, and surrounding area; the first city in Canada to proclaim a period of awareness for Postpartum Depression. Each year this Awareness Period continues to grow, now reaching across Western…
Read More...Language Learning for your Littles at LSV Academy
Language Learning by the Book When I was a language teacher in Japan many years ago I found it fascinating that English was learned mostly through reading and writing. In fact, it was rare that listening and conversational skills were even part of their ‘traditional’…
Read More...Can I Give my Baby Peanuts?
By: Kristen Yarker, MSc, Dietitian I love seeing Mamas’ faces when I share with them this recommendation based on the current scientific research about introducing their babies to solid foods: “From an allergy point-of-view, starting at about 6 months old, go ahead and introduce your…
Read More...Introducing: Sarah Joseph of Prenatal to Parenting
Meet another one of our amazing parenting experts who will be speaking and part of our panel at tomorrow’s Toddlerfest & Expo event. What is your background and what led you to be a parenting educator? I have a background in social work. I have…
Read More...Tips for Feeding Baby at the Dinner Table
By: Lianne Phillipson-Webb Your baby is about six months old and ready to join you and the rest of the family at the dinner table. What food do you serve? How do you incorporate baby and her needs into the family routine? Here is how…
Read More...Making Music with your Kids. It’s Easy!
By: Kera Doherty, B. Mus There has been a lot of buzz about the benefits of making music with your kids and the good news is that it’s easy to do! The cognitive, social, emotional and physical benefits can be attained through informal music making right…
Read More...World Prematurity Day 2013
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation lights up the country in purple for World Prematurity Day On November 17th, the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) through its network of parent partners will light up Canadian landmarks in purple for World Prematurity Day in honour of all prematurely born babies. Its…
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