by brightadmin | Jun 1, 2021 | Little Bodies
Until about the age of 5, most children need a mid-day nap to keep them fresh and energized. A nap helps them regulate their moods, re-charge their batteries, and has even been shown to increase their intellectual performance. If your child struggles to power...
by brightadmin | May 3, 2021 | Little Bodies
Do you recognize the parent who sounds like this? To the kids: “Wash your hands!” “Eat your vegetables!” “You need your sleep!” To yourself: “I have to get these gifts wrapped for next week – I have to prep tomorrow...
by brightadmin | Apr 1, 2021 | Little Bodies
Yes. Yes, he very likely does. Before we go any further, let’s clarify one thing: this is NOT a shame-post. The fact is, a little dirt is good for your kids – it helps build their immune systems. But while we’ve been distracted disinfecting our...
by brightadmin | Mar 1, 2021 | Little Bodies
At first, many of us conceive of “creativity” as an activity pursued sitting down. But just look at the photo above from our Yellow Room! Creating visual art is a physical activity (even if you do it sitting down…), and you can do it in ways that...
by brightadmin | Jan 1, 2021 | Little Bodies
Many of us have chased our kiddos around with a bottle of sunscreen during the summer. We know how important it is for their skin health *and* for their comfort, as the sun can burn their tender skin in short order during the hot days of summer. But in the winter, we...
by brightadmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Little Bodies
We all know we need fresh air and physical activity to be healthy… but there’s another factor we sometimes forget: sunlight. Winnipeg winters afford us precious little access to the sun if we’re indoors between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., which many working...
