How to Prepare Your Child Who is Starting School
Once a child is ready to start school, it’s a huge transition and most new parents are unsure of how to go about dealing with it. There are never enough tips on how to go prepare your child for one the biggest transitions they will experience during childhood. Having said that, let’s take a look […]
Raising an Independent Child
As a parent the first and foremost goal of your life is to nurture your child and give them the best of everything. With that comes the duty of raising an independent child. Although it’s natural for any parent to guide every little step of their child, the child should be capable of making […]
Nienhuis Montessori For Kids U
Much more than shapes, colours and counting, the Montessori philosophy of developing early childhood education explores many aspects of a child’s development. A practical environment was one Maria Montessori considered to be most significant in helping the child reach new levels of independence, self-autonomy and understanding. She worked tirelessly to create different ways to enhance […]
Preschool Half Day Program
Kids U will be introducing a Half Day program for ages 3 and up to its McKnight, Braeside, Strathmore and Walden locations, effective from Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. Aimed to accommodate the numerous requests we have received from families who cannot do full school days, this program will allow children to benefit from the educational […]
Our 4 Best Parenting Tips
As a parent, there are no days off. Although it feels like a job that lacks gratitude at times, it can get easier when you have some essential parenting skills. Here are some top tips we have gathered from parents that swear it makes a difference. Control the Only Thing You Can – Your […]
Kids U Braeside Is Finally Open!
The first of three new centres of the ever-expanding Kids U Calgary will open its doors on Monday, June 15th. Kids U Braeside, our first centre to open in the southwest quadrant of the city, offers preschool and care, registering children 19 months to 6 years. With a licensed capacity for up to 60 children, […]
Top 3 Toddler Fears
It is difficult to know how you can reassure toddlers of their safety as you see them exhibit fears from time to time. Here are some ways you can help your toddler deal with his fears and insecurities. The Dark Just like an adult, a child feels that he can’t see what’s out there when […]
Superfoods for Kids
Try adding one of these superfoods to your child’s meal every day and you will be adding a wide range of health benefits to their bodies. Habits that are formed at an early age usually last a lifetime; forming good food habits at a young age ensures a better understanding of health and what qualifies […]
How to Avoid Spoiling your Toddler
They say that carrying your little baby endlessly will spoil them. Carrying them will actually strengthen your communication, love and bond. There are other things you can do as your baby grows into a toddler to avoid spoiling them. Once certain habits are encouraged, there are higher chances of having a well-mannered child in the […]
4 Worst Parenting Mistakes
Parenting is a full-time job, it’s no wonder it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. The on-the-job training for parenthood can literally last a lifetime. One thing all parents share in common is wanting the best for their kids, but they can and do end up making some mistakes in the process. These mistakes can […]