Troubles Getting Back Into Fitness?
By Tamara Vahn, PTS, PFS, HBBA I recently polled a few of my friends, who are all moms or dads. I just asked them what do they need help with or what do they want to know about Fitness and … Read More
Types of Coughs We May Encounter!
There are four distinct types of cough: dry cough, wet cough, croup cough, and whooping cough. It is important to know what type of coughs your child may have. Dry Cough A dry, hacking cough is often caused by an … Read More
Halloween tips for parents and caregivers
Halloween can be an exciting time for children and with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. In fact, research shows that distractions can increase a child’s chances of being struck by a car. Check … Read More
How to Talk with Children
A major part of discipline is learning how to talk to kids so they will listen. The way you talk to your child teaches him how to talk to others. Here are some talking tips we have learned with our … Read More
Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids
Tips will help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely. In general: Children shouldn’t play outside alone. Establish a buddy system with one or more friends and have them look out for one another. Children younger than 8 years … Read More
Night Terrors
What’s the best way to deal with night terrors? It’s scary to see your kid screaming and thrashing about in fear in the middle of the night. But while night terrors are alarming to watch, they’re not usually a cause … Read More
Helpful tips for parents to prepare their toddlers for daycare.
“Starting daycare can be a big adjustment not only for children but for parents, too! It’s important to prepare for this change ahead of time!” There are many things parents can do ahead of time to make the transition a … Read More
Choosing the right child care provider
“Choosing the right child care provider that’s best suited to you, your child and your needs can be an extremely difficult decision to make.” You want to choose a provider that you trust will take good care of your … Read More
Caregivers – The connection with both children and parents.
“Children enrolled in daycare spend quite a bit of time with caregivers. Some children spend up to 11 hours a day at daycare! With that in mind, it’s no doubt that caregivers become a major part of children’s lives, as … Read More
How child care providers prepare children for school.
“Daycare is a great stepping stone for children entering school. At Monkey See Monkey Do, we provide a wide selection of programs that help to prepare children for school. However, we also offer junior and senior kindergarten at our centre as … Read More