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The world of child care is not for the faint of heart. Join me as I share my thoughts on this crazy journey.
When did we become a community?
As I reflect over my six and a half years as a family child care provider I wondered when we evolved into a community? A…
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Looking for the Bright Side of Covid-19
There is a lot to complain about when it comes to our current situation; being stuck ( Oh I mean self-isolated) at home, our entire…
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What was my favourite decade in childcare?
I always smile (and brace myself a little) when I get a message that starts out, “Please don’t take offence….” I received this from a…
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What does quality care look like in times of a Pandemic?
I have heard it said that those of us providing child care during Covid-19 need to remember that this is emergency care and that it…
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Am I Slowly Going Crazy During Covid? (aka Stop the insanity and Let Them Play!)
It is amazing how much life can change in a matter of days. We went from life as we know it; going to school, work,…
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I Love the Circle of Security!! (now let me tell you why)
If you have read any of my ramblings, you know I love to learn. Last year I received an email from Manitoba Early Learning and…
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The Importance of Play
Close your eyes. Now think back and picture all the things you did as a kid. All the places you played, the games and activities…
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Embracing Winter Play!
When I am asked what my favourite season is, I cannot lie. I love winter! I love the snow and the cold. I love the red cheeks and rosy noses on the children when they come in after we have been playing outside.
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When is a Slide Not a Slide?
This the slide in our backyard. It is not big. I did not buy it. It was donated to us a few years ago. It is the typical child sized slide found in the backyards of most families. The usual way to use a slide is to go up the ladder and come down the slide on your bottom of course.
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