Can I Spoil My Baby?
New parents, along with their precious little bundle of joy, also get given a free invisible sign as they leave the hospital. In fact this sign often arrives before your baby is even born! “Please give me your opinion and advice on all things baby related!” This sign can be seen from every direction, even ...
Time for tummy-Time!
Time for Tummy-Time! The most important muscle development that your small baby needs to master during the early stages of development is gaining control of his head. He will move from being in a tight little ball to a more open body position as he gains some control of his body and muscles. For ...
Smells and how they affect you and your baby!
Just as each of us has a unique personality, so too do we each have a unique sensory temperament. Some of us are extroverts and love being around others; confident and daring, while others of us are quieter and more cautious, observing the world before actively getting involved! On a sensory level, some babies, children ...
Looking forward to starting “Big School”!
Looking forward to starting “Big School”! Starting a new school for the first time or moving on to “big school” for grade 1 can seem overwhelming and stressful, but it should also be exciting and full of adventure! As an adult who has spent many years in school, we have a good idea of ...
(Dis) – Ability Day, 3 December 2016
The 3rd of December is Disability Day, or the International Day of People with Disability. The United Nations introduced this concept in 1992 to encourage a better understanding of people affected by a disability, as well as raise awareness about the benefits of integrating disabled persons into every aspect of life. Disability Day is not concerned ...
Holiday fun for everyone – Part 2 (Toddlers)
The holidays will soon be here! We thought you might be looking for a few extra activities at this time of year to do with your toddler. Here are some of our favourites with a Christmas twist! Travellers (toddlers who are in the stage from taking steps to running): What’s hiding in there? – ...
Holiday fun for everyone – Part 1 (Babies)
The holidays are about to start! We thought you might be looking for a few extra activities at this time of year to do with your little one. Here are some of our favourites with a Christmas twist! Creepers (babies who are in the stage of rolling over to creeping/leopard crawling): Pick-a-puppet – Take a ...
World Preemie Day 2016
“I may be tiny but my heart is immeasurable” Julia Toivonen With 1 in 8 babies born early (before 37 weeks), World Preemie Day is significant for a rising number of families. For some – the experience is real to them today, and for others it is a reminder of a pocket of time ...
World Maths Day!
World Maths Day is for little Groovy Adventurers as much as it is for older children. The foundation for basic maths concepts starts well before your child goes to school! If we think of development as a tree (having roots, a trunk, branches and fruits), with the roots being more foundational and the fruits being ...
To TV or not TV – that is the question
We all know that TV should be limited, but in today’s rushed society, sometimes TV is the only option when working moms need a moment to just catch up on dinner or chores or admin! We are all guilty of using the television to our advantage…plonk the kids in front of the television and you ...
Dealing with sad goodbyes
*How to Deal with Separation Anxiety when Dropping off Little Ones!* After all the excitement of the first days – I am sure there are quite a few of our Groovy Adventurers who may be struggling with the big transition to school! Sometimes the first few days are easy but after a few days of ...
Back 2 School is cool!
I don’t know about your household but mine is in the back-to-school tailspin! Mommy is frantically labeling and sewing and prepping, dad doesn’t know what all the fuss is about because let’s face it, he went to school in the snow and didn’t even have a text book…and seems to think he is fine! One ...
