Brain Building Blogs
Let’s Get Moving with Gross Motor Skills!
Gross motor skills are an important part of development. Young children that are encouraged to move and be active often supersede others that are more passive.
Let’s Talk About Discipline
Remember “the goal of discipline is to guide and teach, not to punish.”
Using Emotional Regulation
“Emotional regulation gives us the power to stay calm in situations that can cause stressful body responses.” Learn practical ways to develop emotional regulation in this week’s blog.
Developing Fine Motor Skills
There are many activities that help build a strong foundation for future fine motor skills. Take a look at this week’s blog offering several practical suggestions.
Power of Storytelling
The benefits of storytelling as well as engaging in stories as an audience are numerous. Learn more about the power of storytelling in this week’s blog.
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
How do parents make time for themselves without feeling like they're being asked to add yet one more thing to an already lengthy to-do list? Learn more about self-care on this week’s blog.
Oral Traditions and Storytelling of the Indigenous People
The Blackfoot are known as Niitsitapi, or the real people, who have woven oral story telling into every aspect of their culture. This week’s Blog looks at the oral traditions and story telling of Indigenous people.
The importance of keeping your children physically active during the pandemic
During the current pandemic it can be a serious challenge to keep young children physically active and minimize screen time. Read this week’s blogs for practical suggestions on how to help your child stay active.
Indigenous Practices for Wellness
The healthy and spiritual connections to the land, the water, the animals, and all within the universe are what heals and guides wellness for the indigenous people.