Resources for a Better Parenting Journey
How to Check a Daycare’s Licence, Inspection History & Compliance in Alberta
You can do this in under five minutes, for free, before you even book a tour. The short answer: search the program on the Alberta Childcare Search at alberta.ca, where you will see its licence
Alberta Child and Family Benefit and Canada Child Benefit | How Much Can You Receive?
Two payments, two schedules, one tax return that controls both. The short answer: the Canada Child Benefit is paid monthly by the federal government, with a maximum of $8,157 per child under 6 and $6,883
Emotional Regulation in Preschoolers | How to Handle Big Feelings
Preschoolers can have very big feelings with very limited tools for managing them. Crying because the blue cup is unavailable, yelling when it’s time to leave the playground, or melting down after daycare doesn’t automatically
Early Literacy Activities: How to Raise a Reader Before Kindergarten
Helping your child become a reader before kindergarten doesn’t mean sitting a 3-year-old at the table with worksheets and expecting them to read sentences. Early literacy starts much earlier than independent reading, and the most
Healthy Daycare Lunch Ideas & Snacks for Kids
Packing a healthy daycare lunch doesn’t mean creating a tiny Pinterest masterpiece at 6:30 every morning. Most healthy daycare lunch ideas follow the same simple formula: include a fruit or vegetable, a protein source, and
Returning to Work After Parental Leave | A Childcare Readiness Checklist
Returning to work after maternity or parental leave gets much easier when you don’t try to change everything on the same Monday morning. Before your first day back, it helps to have three things in
Potty Training Readiness | Signs Your Toddler Is Ready + Gentle Tips
There’s no single “right” age to start. Some children show signs of readiness earlier, while others need more time. What matters most is whether your child is beginning to develop the physical, communication and emotional
Toddler Sleep Schedule by Age | Nap Times, Transitions & Bedtime Tips
A good toddler sleep schedule isn’t about getting your child into bed at the same minute every day. It’s about making sure they get enough total sleep and maintain a reasonably predictable rhythm for their
Screen Time Guidelines for Toddlers & Preschoolers
If you’re wondering how much screen time is okay for your toddler, the Canadian guidance is pretty straightforward. For children under 2, screen use isn’t recommended, except for video chatting with caring adults. For children
