Are you looking for some books to read with your kids that highlight Indigenous authors and perspectives? Look no further than this handy list, available for free at your local library!

As parents and caregivers, we want to know more about our child’s day. We want to engage with our kids, hear about their interests and challenges, and find out about what they are learning and who their friends are. But for most of us, asking “how was school” at best gets a “fine”, or maybe a noncommittal shrug in response.

Parents hear it all the time – reading to your children is important. But why? When should you start? What should you read?

It seems obvious that reading with your children would help them learn to read. But the benefits of cuddling up together with a book go way beyond literacy.

The long days of summer provide a much-anticipated break from day care, and school, and are often filled with swimming, cookouts, travel and outdoor fun. The summer can also carry danger for children as the hot sun puts kids at risk of sunburn, dehydration and heat-related illness

Screens are everywhere – we interact with them every day in our home, work, schools and even just walking down the street. Technology allows us, and our kids, with access to so much information and opportunities. But we are starting to see some downsides to all this screen time – especially for children.

Whether it’s being exposed to inappropriate content in games, videos or websites, cyberbullying, or even child luring, there are risks to our most vulnerable when they are online.

The transition into Kindergarten is not only a big change in your child’s life but also your family’s life as well – check out some tips from our 4 Seasons Early Years Team to help this change go smoothly!

Summer is a time when children are excited and ready to have fun but coming up with new activities to engage and entertain them can become increasingly challenging! Check out these tips and activity ideas to keep your little one happily enjoying the summer season.