Summer vacation is over and schools are starting their new terms. We at Trillium daycare in Markham are excited to see our students’ happy faces after the summer break. But is your little one still in the holiday zone? Children go through a mix of emotions when it comes to going back to school. It can be a really exciting time...

Are you looking for the best Toronto private school in which to enrol your child? While Ontario’s public school system has its merits, it is worth considering whether a private school education provides enough real advantages to justify the cost. (Hint: it does.) Here we discuss what benefits a prestigious Toronto private school like Trillium School can offer your children....

‘Stop fidgeting and focus on your homework!’ Does this quote sound similar to you? If so, then relax, you’re not the only one who is going through this phase. Most parents and even preschool teachers experience situations where toddlers focus on multiple things, except their preschool assignments while studying. Young children are naturally energetic and exuberant. You cannot expect them...

The teenage years are the most awkward growth stage of an individual’s life. This transitional phase of physical and psychological development between childhood and adulthood is filled with challenges for both teenagers and their parents. Behavioural issues, a rebellious attitude, anger, curiosity and disobedience from their teens are some of the common problems faced by parents of a teenager. Although...

Identifying letters and learning to write words is an essential part of a child’s preschool days. It is common in all young children to face difficulty in writing and perfecting handwriting initially. But if you notice that your child is struggling with drawing/ writing, spelling words incorrectly or his/her handwriting is consistently distorted, then dysgraphia can be the underlying cause....

Are you thinking of enrolling your child into a preschool? As a parent, you may have many questions regarding how to prepare your child for kindergarten. That’s why, our staff at Trillium School, a preschool in Markham, has written this blog post of important things you should know while preparing your child for his/her first schooling experience. Trust your child’s...

Throughout the early years of your child’s life, they have the capacity to learn a lot. Their brain develops rapidly and they have the potential to learn a variety of important skills to help them grow cognitively. As a parent, you can help nurture this process by engaging in daily activities with them. This may include making exercise a regular...

Before enrolling your children in a kindergarten, you should consider enrolling them in a preschool. This is because in a preschool, their educational foundation is formed as they are introduced to numbers, letters and shapes. There is an array of benefits associated with a preschool education. From getting accustomed to structured and scheduled activities, developing the ability to focus, learning...

Obesity in children is a serious problem that intervenes with their natural growth if not controlled as soon as possible. From balancing their diet with healthy food to keeping them active, as a parent, you have to consider all these factors. Restricting their diet without consulting a health nutritionist is not advisable. See a dietician before curbing their calorie intake...