Tantrums are a normal part of a child's emotional development and are typically triggered by frustration, anger, or the inability to communicate effectively. Though they are a natural part of growing up, they can create problems for parents, like disrupting routines or creating emotional stress or embarrassment in public settings. However, parents can learn to understand the reasons behind their...

A key component of the Montessori philosophy is to promote independence as it allows your child to feel capable, content and independent. One of the best ways to encourage independence is through play. Independent play basically means the ability to play alone. If your child can feel comfortable and confident playing alone, they will feel the same doing other tasks on...

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....

Allowing your children to explore and experience new things is crucial for their education and growth. That’s why we always encourage parents to send their children to summer camps in Markham. We believe every child should attend summer camp, regardless of their age. And their increased independence allows them to get more out of the experience. For those parents worried...

Summer camps are an excellent opportunity for your child to grow personally. Not only is it a great way to learn new skills, they can also make new friends and lasting memories. If you live in Markham, there are a number of options when it comes to summer camps. So, how do you select the right one for your child?...

That’s why it’s essential to provide children with the support they need to learn how to speak clearly and write well to succeed in the future. In this post, we discuss how communication skills are important to your child’s development. We also look at how the experts at our Montessori daycare in Markham help them become more confident and successful....

In your child’s early years, education plays a vital role in helping them decide the trajectory of their life. From birth to age six, they develop the foundation of their habits and interests. So, choosing an educational method plays an important role as it assists in planning that path. To make this decision, keep in mind that they are going...

When we talk about skills that are essential to a child’s academic success, we mainly talk about basics like speaking, reading, writing, and counting. For many parents, creativity is a virtue for other kids; not a core skill for their children. But being creative doesn't require special techniques, equipment, or attributes. It’s a way of thinking and discovering new things,...

Adolescence is a difficult phase for both children and parents. Unpredictable mood swings, unbounded anger over what seems to be nothing, distrust, secretiveness – all this can make parenting extremely difficult. Teenage tantrums can be fed by several factors including insecurity, fear, peer pressure, frustration, sensory overload, anger and hormonal changes. But you can’t let these emotional outbursts run the...