Play Matters

If the acronym GRG or GAP mean anything to you then you’re likely aware of how common it is to have grandparents raising grandchild or grandparents as parents. Skipped generation families are becoming more common for a plethora of socio-economic

There’s no doubt that playgrounds are an asset for community health and wellness. Parks, playgrounds, community facilities and amenities all contribute to the overall quality of life for residents in the area. However, some studies show that playgrounds and such

It’s been a weird few years for children, especially regarding social development. If you happen to be a toddler, you may not even know what friendship and play dates are all about yet.   With such a shift towards online

It can be easily overwhelming to think of all the different ways you’re supposed to engage with a child during their development. When it comes to play, most of it happens naturally so we don’t necessarily need to overthink it.

Being able to share or understand the emotions and feelings of another person doesn’t always come easy. The concept of empathy and learn how to apply empathy develops from watching others and experiencing how others empathize with us. Children who

We think that we can all agree that a community or neighbourhood playground is an amazing feature to have. Then why are so many developments and urban areas lacking safe places to play? Playgrounds – in today’s world of 24/7

It’s summertime and that means one thing! Lots of outdoor playtime!   Even for folks with active outdoor lives, summer and the sunshine that comes with it just hits us differently. It feels easier to get outdoors, less gear to drag

By the time a child is 12, maybe 13, there becomes a social standard of what’s acceptable in terms of emotional maturity.   They are expected to be mini adults, we expect maturity, and responsibility, all without them being able

Can you predict if a child in your care is about to melt down or if they are bottling up too many emotions? Do you recognize stress or anxiety in a child? Common signs, that are often like those in

In the simplest terms, cognitive development is a person’s ability to think and to use reason. Cognitive development amongst children often varies. Even in the same age groups, you’ll see a wide range of skill and intellect.   That range