This week on The Spectrum, we are talking to Meg Warren – founder of the Australian business Key to Kids. Meg is the sister of Amy Piers, a member of the Kahlon Family Services team. (1) What inspired you to create your business, Key to Kids? The amazing course...
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10 Powerful Breakfast They’ll Love
(1) Kodiak Power Cakes A box of this mix will keep your family powered in many ways. Packed with whey protein, transform this box into tasty muffins, pancakes or waffles. Great for weekends, or make muffins in advance for weekdays. (2) Scrambled Eggs An oldie but a goody. Serve...
10 Sensory Activities for Toddlers
(1) Sorting Objects “Sorting” is a great activity for building all kinds of tactile, decision making and mathematic skills. Give your kids a bin full of small erasers, figurines, 3D shapes, or any small object – and watch as they use their senses and preferences to put them into...
Finding Quality Day Care
At Kahlon Family Services, our staff have not only previously worked in Day Care Centers, but also regularly observe children and teachers in these environments. We realize that not everyone is able to have these kinds of experiences, so we would like to use our knowledge to help point...
6 Best Kids’ Shoes without Laces
Converse Fantastic for just about everything, Converse All Stars will last your child for months. They come in every color of the rainbow, and are really easy to replace when they wear out or become too small. One drawback is that there isn’t a lot of cushiony support for...
Lunch Boxes for Learning
Now that school is back in full swing, you might be looking for some healthy, convenient and creative lunch box items. This week we have some tips for packing lunches that meet your standards for healthy eating, as well as food that is delicious enough for your kids to...
10 Morning Routine Hacks
(1) Lay out clothes the night before Until your child is ready to choose their own clothes, set some out the night before. When they start choosing for themselves, delegate the job to the child – but still lay them out at night. You can also lay the clothes...
Keep Calm and Carry On
One of the most significant ways that you can help an anxious child is by staying calm. Easier said than done, right? We know that parenting is a tough gig, so we have some tips to make it more realistic to be able to stay calm in the midst...
Boredom Leads to Creativity
What if we told you that letting your kids be bored is not only OK, but actually beneficial to their creative minds? Well, that’s our opinion anyway. Leave room for boredom, because that is where some of the most amazing ideas come to fruition. Many parents fill every waking...
Keeping Up Academics Over Summer
Summer break is almost through, and you might be wondering if your young child actually remembers how to read, write, spell, add and subtract. Truth be told, most kids regress a little over summer – so don’t stress out if that’s the case. We have a few tips...
