Navigating Tricky Transitions

Times of change & transition can be challenging!
We can use play, & connection to navigate these
moments. Read on to find out how…

Happy Pride Month!

“Rise up like an ocean wave, be yourself:
Free and Brave!”
– excerpt from My Own Way, by Joana Estrela.
Happy Pride Month! We love you, we see you,
and we are SO proud of you. 🏳️‍🌈

Connecting Before Correcting

“You cannot teach the mind
before you have the heart.
Connect before you direct.”
– Dr. Gordon Neufeld.

Read on to explore some connection strategies…

Mother’s Day Blessing

Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Blessing: ⁠
May those with children feel appreciated⁠
May those grieving empty arms be comforted⁠
May those mourning and missing the ones
who gave them life⁠
Be wrapped in goodness and love today⁠
– Tamara Rice⁠

National Family Week

October 4-10 is National Family Week!
This year Canada is focusing on the theme:
“Connected Families, Connected Communities”.

Check out these ideas on how to celebrate
Family Week…

Back to School Strategies

Summer is nearly over and our not-so-little ones
are getting ready to go back to school, or are
getting ready to go to school for the first time.
The pandemic has also added another layer of
stress to in-person learning. 

Here are some strategies that you can try: 

International Friendship Day

Happy International Friendship Day!
Learning how to make friends and how to be
a good friend are important skills for our
children to develop.

Here are some tips and tricks to help build your
child’s social skills…

Cooling Stations for the BC Heatwave

It is so HOT! Please stay safe and stay hydrated!
Cities throughout the Lower Mainland have made
cooling stations available for people needing a
place to cool off safely. 

Social and Emotional Development

Social-Emotional development starts early.
In the early years, your child’s social and
emotional health is every bit as important
as their physical health…

Maximising Your Mealtime Connections

Mealtimes can be tricky to navigate, especially
for families with toddlers and young children.
Toddlers are at that stage where they are certainly
letting their opinions known, and keeping the
experience positive for everyone is not always easy.
Here are some strategies your family can try: