Elliot Lake EarlyON

06/01/2026

Join us this summer for our Little Champions for Life series on Tuesdays at Burley Park starting in July!

06/01/2026

July and August Calendar so you can plan your summer with us!

05/28/2026

Just sayin'.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Co-Regulation in Action: What to Do in Hard Moments

When your child is melting down, the first step is to not meet their chaos with your own.

Pause, lower your voice, soften your body language, and focus on becoming the calm anchor they need.

Instead of rushing to stop the crying or fix the behavior, slow down and connect with the feeling first.

Get down to their level, offer comfort, and say simple things like, “I’m here with you” or “That felt really hard.”

Remember that their big emotions are not a personal attack or a sign you’re failing as a parent.

Meltdowns are often signals that a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed and needs support, not manipulation.

During dysregulation, avoid long lectures or too many questions because overwhelmed brains cannot process much language.

Your calm presence, gentle tone, and physical reassurance often communicate safety more effectively than words.

Sometimes sitting nearby quietly, offering a hug, or taking slow breaths together is enough.

Co-regulation also means paying attention to your own nervous system before reacting.

If you feel triggered, pause for a moment, take a breath, unclench your jaw, and ground yourself before responding.

When children experience calm, connected support during hard moments, they slowly learn how to regulate themselves too.



Image credit: .and.montessori

05/25/2026

☀️ June is looking berry bright and sun-sational at EarlyON! ☀️🍓

We’ve got a jam-packed month full of sweet moments, sunny vibes, and activities the whole family will love berry much!

Here’s what’s blooming in our June programming🌱👇

🍓 Daily Open Play (indoor + outdoor adventures!)
🍓 Mindful Mondays at 10 (often will be outside, come prepared)
🍓 Circle Time on Tuesdays & Thursdays
🍓 Food with Friends hangs 🍎
🍓 Gym time on Tuesdays
🍓 Park Days on Wednesdays (location changes!)
🍓 Saturday Sensitive Hour + Open Play

🌟 Special Events You Don’t Want to Miss

☀️ June 5
🍓 Breastfeeding Basics at 9:30

☀️ June 8
🍓 Boundaries Workshop at 1:00

☀️ June 14
👨‍👧 Dadventures 1:00 to 4:00
Get ready for some seriously fun father figure bonding time!

☀️ June 16
🥞 Father’s Day Brunch at 10:00
A berry special celebration for all dads and dad figures

☀️ June 20
🎉 Family Fun Day 11:00 to 3:00
3 Ottawa Ave, Sun, smiles, and fun for everyone!

☀️ June 24
🎶 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration at 10:00
Activities and lunch to celebrate French-Canadian heritage

☀️ June 30
🍁 Summer Kick-Off + Canada Day Celebration
9:00 to 2:00 | BBQ at 11:00
Let’s soak up the sun and start summer off sweet!

🚫 Heads up!
We’ll be CLOSED June 10 to 12

🍓 Whether you’re here to learn, play, connect, or just soak up some sunshine, June is bursting with opportunities to make sweet memories!

Come join us and let’s make this a berry unforgettable month! ☀️🍓

05/21/2026

Don't forget to check in and see what we have in our Baby Closet and our Baby Care Pantry!

Available during our open hours!

Monday: 9 - 3 pm
Tuesday: 9 - 3 pm
Wednesday: 9 - 11 am (11 - 3 if you make an appointment)
Thursday: 9 - 3
Friday: 9 - 12
Saturday: 10:30 - 1

05/21/2026

We have many boxes of Ninjamas.

Girls:
LG 64 - 95lbs

Boys:
S/M 38 - 70 lbs
XL 95 - 143 lbs