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March, 2025

March 7, 2025

March 2025

March May Bring the Promise of Spring

But here in Winnipeg, winter may still holds its grip for a little while longer. Instead of wishing the snow away, let’s embrace the beauty and benefits of the season! This month, The SCOOP is packed with helpful insights to keep you and your little ones engaged, supported, and inspired.

First, we’re making the case for bundling up and heading outdoors with The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play. From boosting brain function to strengthening muscles (hello, snow fort building!), playing outside in the colder months has big rewards. If the winter blues have you tempted to hibernate, this article might just convince you to rethink your stance on snowy adventures!

Next, we’re talking about the Five Things I Won’t Ever Say to Friends with New Babies. Parenting a newborn is hard enough without unsolicited advice, and this piece highlights common phrases that, while well-intended, can add stress rather than support. Whether you’re a new parent yourself or know someone whois, these reminders help us foster encouragement and understanding.

Finally, we’re diving into the magic of Language and Literacy: Making the Most Out of Story Time. Reading together is more than just a bedtime ritual—it’s a powerful way to develop language, imagination, and emotional intelligence. Find out what makes a great children’s book and how to create meaningful story time moments with your little one.

So, grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and enjoy this month’s reads!

Happy March!

Dana Todd

Editor

Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play

Winter is probably not too many parents’ favourite season for outdoor play. The gloves, the hats, the scarves, the snow pants, the layers, the whining! We know! It probably takes longer for you to get everyone dressed in their layers than the time you actually spend in the open air. Am I right?

Winter brings its challenges, but it also brings special magical outdoor activities you can’t do any other time. We promise you that getting outside in the winter months is worth your time and effort! Read on to learn just some of the benefits of outdoor winter play. We just might turn you into a fan of winter after all! (Read more)

5 Things I Won’t Ever Say to Friends with New Babies

Being a new parent is exciting, tiring, and sometimes downright scary. You’ve been given this incredible task of shaping a new person’s life and sometimes you aren’t sure if you’re doing more harm than good for your little one.

You know what doesn’t help make being a new parent easy? Other people’s parenting unsolicited advice. Strangers on the bus or at the grocery store that think it’s okay to help you raise your child. (Read more)

Language and Literacy: Making the Most Out of Story Time

The benefits of reading with your child go beyond just helping them learn to read. Cuddling up with a good book also helps to build their language!

Children learn language by hearing it and those that are read to daily hear about 290,000 more words by the time they enter kindergarten than children who aren’t read to regularly. (Read more)