Play Matters

Is your child having a hard time sleeping? Paying attention? Maybe they have suddenly developed new lingo or vocabulary that you hope they don’t repeat in front of Grandma. Is possible they are getting too much screen time? The tricky

Delayed gratification, or the lack of it, is often a topic that comes up in our parenting journeys.  The ability to resist the immediate temptation of an item or situation can be a huge struggle for children who haven’t developed

If your child has been through a traumatic event and seems to be struggling, play therapy could be a great resource to help them deal with their own emotions. Play is such an integral part of our growth and development.

Are you ever at a playground and as you’re watching your child climb on the equipment you think to yourself, “Hmm, I wonder if this the appropriate size for my toddler/preschooler to be playing on? Playgrounds aren’t just for playing

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