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I Hate The Cold! By Tracie Wagman
It's Day Two of an 'extreme' cold snap and my children have not been outside in days. I'm thinking this is pretty bad since I'm a strong believer that fresh air can cure all. Keeping kids active during winter is a challenge. And since I hate being cold, I'm not good at sucking it up to go sledding or out to build a snowman. I know I should, but have I mentioned I hate being cold? However, hibernating for the entire winter is not an option (it's not, right?) so here are a few ideas I've found to keep my kids active during winter. Read More... |
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Kayla, entertainer and music educator for the past 30 years, has witnessed first-hand the joy and happiness that music brings to infants and young children.
Through music children gain insight into themselves, and others, and into life itself. Most importantly, through music children are better able to develop and sustain their imaginations and unabashed creativity.
Because a day does not pass without children hearing or participating in music one way or another, it is to their advantage to understand music, initially, in an informal way through play, repetition, and imitation leading to AUDIATION. Only then will they learn to appreciate, to listen to, and to partake of music that they believe to be good.
www.kaylamusic.ca 416.917.9035
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Five Tips To Help Your Care Giver Create A Safe & Healthy Environment
1. Ensure toys are age apropriate.
2. Go through essential do's and don'ts - point out hazardous materials and dangerous objects.
3. Develop a safety plan. Include emergency numbers, where hidden keys are kept, etc..
4. Invest in an infant/child CPR course for your caregiver.
5. Set an appropriate tone and discipline method with your caregiver - a positive, loving environment is one which children will thrive.
Robyn Zeldin is the owner of Wee care Placement agency and In A pinch, in Toronto, Ottawa and Los Angeles.
www.weecareplacement.ca
416.789.3070 weecare@rogers.com
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Inside and Out -
There Is Fun For Kids
By Caroline Fernadez
The phrase "Find something to DO!" is often heard around households this time of year.
Here are twenty suggestions for activities kids can do (often without parents...hellooooo quiet time) this winter.
- Build a snowman
- Make snow angels
- Construct a snow fort
- Board games (jenga, connect 4, monopoly)
- Card games (go fish, memory, crazy 8s)
- Read a book
- Write a book
- Have a tea party
- Play lego
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Infant and Child Dental Checklist: Tips for better habits and
healthy smiles.
1) Begin brushing with an infant sized extra-soft bristled toothbrush as soon as your child's first tooth emerges.
2) Flossing should be started when the teeth are touching and the contact points are tight.
3) Parents should brush the child's teeth up until age 7-9, or until the child develops appropriate coordination and attention to detail.
4) Candy treats are okay occasionally, but avoid the sticky ones, like gummies, fruit roll ups, licorice etc. Juice , chocolate milk, sports drinks and pop cause cavities very easily.
5) Your child's first dental visit should be by their first birthday or appearance of the first tooth.
Dr. Shonna L. Masse,
Paediatric Dentist
416-252-KIDS (5437)
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CHOUNTDOWN (n) The number of bites of a healthy food a kid must take to qualify for dessert.
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