Alpha's Bilingual Childcare

12/21/2022

25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children & Teens (+Tips!)

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Fun mindfulness activities for kids to teach them about mindfulness. Enjoy!

12/14/2022

50 Fun Snow Day Activities

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

These simple indoor and outdoor activities will help snow days zip by in a flurry of fun.

12/07/2022

Teens and sleep: Why you need it and how to get enough

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Sleep helps to fuel your brain and your body. Teens need more sleep because their bodies and minds are growing quickly.

12/02/2022

Bilingualism in the Early Years: What the Science Says

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

08/31/2022

Anti-Racism for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide to Fighting Hate

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

In an era rife with division, bias incidents darken our news feeds and escalate our anxiety. We asked leading experts how parents can shield their children from—and shepherd them through—a world that seems hell-bent on hate.

08/24/2022

Screen time and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Many Canadian parents are concerned about how much time children spend using media. According to recent research from MediaSmarts, parents report that about 36% of their 10- to 13-year-olds spend 3 hours or more per day using digital devices for reasons unrelated to school work.

08/17/2022

4 Little Ways to Build Kids Social Skills at Home

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Kids may be missing out on usual social moments during the pandemic, but there are ways for parents to fill in those gaps at home.

08/10/2022

Activities to Improve Reading Skills at Home or School

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Parents can use simple and enjoyable strategies to improve a child's reading skills, such as telling stories, reading out loud, or even watching movies.

08/03/2022

Your child's development: What to expect

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Watching your child grow and develop is one of the most exciting parts of being a parent, especially in the early months when it seems every day brings a new skill.

07/27/2022

How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Learn how parents can tackle the issue of racism by facing it and having tough conversations with their kids.

07/20/2022

Positive discipline for young children

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Discipline should be fair and consistent. If you respond differently in similar situations or to similar behaviours, children will be confused. They won’t know what to expect.

07/14/2022

Weekly Summer Activities for Kids

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At our Infants, Toddler and Preschool programs, we offer a gentle start to a child’s school years. Visit https://www.alphasbilingualchildcare.com for more information.

Do kids have to do something every week of summer break? No! But if you take a few weeks to set a schedule, your family's summer will flow smoothly.