Empowering your child to contribute
We all like to feel like we have contributed towards something. Children who take on responsibilities both at school and at home; grow up with a sense of purpose. They will be the ones who will develop the attitudes and skills to take on new responsibilities as they grow up. Here are some ideas to […]
Start school with a smile
At schools across the world, we can find two categories of children. One that starts the first day of school with a great smile and one that cries each day at the entrance of the school. If you want to ensure that your child falls in the former category, here are some tried and tested […]
Secrets of Confident Kids
Researchers believe that children should be made to feel competent, not confident. Montessori believes that if you can make your child feel competent, his confidence will automatically soar. Here are some ways you can help. Compliment wisely Kids definitely need plenty of encouragement, whether they are learning to walk, read or get dressed by himself. […]
A lesson in Greeting
As adults, many of us have the ‘greeting phobia’. Some of us get all clammy and nervous when we have to greet a stranger at a party. Imagine our young children – physically tiny in comparison to us adults and they are expected not only to greet strangers they have been introduced to, but also […]
Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers
Toddlers love action. Remember that if you keep reading lively and engaging, children will enjoy reading with you at home. At Kids U daycare Calgary NW, our teachers ensure that your toddlers are having fun while they learn how to read. Here are some tips you can follow to help you do the same at […]
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Although early childhood education has been in existence for well over 100 years, the knowledge of the importance of benefits earned by children attending these programs has recently gained popularity. So what are the real benefits? And is the hype worth all the money? As a doctorate studying early childhood development for the past 7 […]