Halloween safety: Tips for families

Halloween safety: Tips for families

Halloween safety: Tips for families Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. These safety tips for parents and children will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween. For parents: Do not use masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what’s around...
Allow time for unscheduled, unstructured play

Allow time for unscheduled, unstructured play

Allow time for unscheduled, unstructured play “I’m borrrrred.” The word can stretch out in a whine that implies that this is the worst fate imaginable. Over the last generation, children’s lives have become busier and more scheduled, and childhood moves at a faster...
Become a Foster Parent!

Become a Foster Parent!

Become a Foster Parent! We are looking for new foster/resource parents to foster love, foster hope and make a difference in a child’s life right now. Help support a family by providing a safe, loving environment while their family’s situation is being worked through....
Activities promote problem-solving skills

Activities promote problem-solving skills

Activities promote problem-solving skills A child needs to learn to solve problems on her own. She has to develop the ability to get along with others, to learn to do new things, and to persevere when faced with challenges. There are many ways for your child to...
Actions speak louder than words

Actions speak louder than words

Actions speak louder than words All parents have certain values they would like their children to possess. Kindness, generosity, friendship and honesty are a few universal favourites. From infancy, parents share stories that tell of the values and morals they wish to...