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Last Friday, we began our Art of Grandparenting Workshop, and one beautiful reflection stayed with me:
"What I really want is for my grandchild to enjoy being with me."

Together we explored how children feel closer and more willing to connect when they feel respected, understood, and encouraged.

A heartfelt thank you to the grandparents from our daycare community for your enthusiasm, participation, and trust. It is truly a joy to learn and grow together in support of our children. 💛

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Grandparents in Greater Montreal — this workshop is for you. 👵👴💛

Spending time with your grandchildren is a gift… and sometimes a challenge too.
Children don’t just need rules — they need help understanding their emotions and learning how to connect with others.

I’m offering a Positive Discipline workshop for grandparents where I’ll share simple, practical tools you can start using right away to strengthen your relationship and handle challenges with more confidence and calm.

📍 Greater Montreal
🔗 Click the link for details and to save your spot.
https://contactivitycentre.org/the-art-of-grandparenting-winter-2026/

I’d truly love to see you there!

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🌼 Calling all grandparents!

Join The Art of Grandparenting — a fun 3-part interactive workshop to help you build stronger, joyful connections with your grandchildren.

🗓 Fridays: March 13, 20 & 27 | 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Contactivity Center, Westmount, Quebec
💲 $25 Member / $35 Non-Member

✨ Limited spots — visit the link and complete payment to reserve your place
https://contactivitycentre.org/the-art-of-grandparenting-winter-2026/

Happy Holidays!

Nous avons récemment reçu un rapport excellent à la suite d’une visite de routine, non annoncée, effectuée par notre bureau de gouvernance afin d’assurer le respect des standards de qualité.

Les commentaires reçus ont été très positifs et encourageants, mettant particulièrement l’accent sur une approche fondée sur la bienveillance et la discipline positive dans l’accompagnement des comportements des enfants.

Soutenir les enfants avec respect, calme et constance — tout en favorisant leur développement émotionnel et social — est au cœur de notre philosophie éducative et s’inscrit en cohérence avec les recherches actuelles en éducation à la petite enfance.

Ces retours renforcent notre engagement envers des pratiques éducatives réfléchies, respectueuses et actuelles, plaçant le bien-être des enfants au centre de nos priorités.

We recently received an excellent report following a routine, unannounced visit carried out by our governing office to ensure quality standards.

The feedback was very positive and encouraging, with particular emphasis on an approach rooted in kindness (bienveillance) and positive discipline when guiding children’s behavior.

Supporting children with respect, calm guidance, and consistency — while nurturing their emotional and social development — is central to our educational philosophy and aligns with current research in early childhood education.

This feedback reinforces our commitment to thoughtful, respectful, and up-to-date educational practices that place children’s well-being at the center.

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Introducing our children to the 3Rs—Reflection, Relationships, and Resilience—is just as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Wheel of Awareness shows us how early mindfulness practices help children notice their feelings, connect with others, and bounce back from challenges. These are not “extra” skills—they are the foundation for lifelong learning and emotional well-being.

But children don’t learn these skills alone. They need trained parents and teachers who can model reflection, nurture relationships, and guide resilience-building from the very start.

🎥 Watch Daniel Siegel’s TED talk here: https://youtu.be/LiyaSr5aeho?si=2ekcbpvZZ1RZ1A6R

Let’s invest in training the adults who shape children’s worlds. When we empower parents and teachers, we empower the next generation to grow calmer, kinder, and stronger.

How are you helping children build resilience today?

Parenting

📚 Connection is the foundation of leadership.

In our daycare, moments like reading together aren’t just about stories—they’re about building trust, listening, and showing children that their voices matter.

When we slow down, connect, and nurture curiosity, we’re not only raising children—we’re raising future leaders. Leaders who know how to empathize, ask questions, and guide with respect.

Every page we turn together is a reminder: leadership begins with connection. 🌱💛