This month, my youngest starts kindergarten. In some ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday I was watching him take his first steps, in other ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed. I’ve seen all kinds of parents lamenting the end of an era, as their youngest moves into the school years,…
Parenting at Dinner Time
It’s early evening and my kids have worn me down, like the depression on a stair that’s been walked on too many times. All I want is for my 4-year-old and 6-year-old to eat some semblance of a healthy meal, but I can’t even get them to sit at the table. This is never a…
In Defense Of Glitter
For many years (basically for as long as I’ve had kids) I have spoken out against the existence of glitter, not just as a crafting supply, but as a general sparkly covering in all kinds of girls’ accessories. It has been called “the herpes of the craft world,” and there have even been entire prank…
No Fail Simple Slime
When the slime craze started over a year ago in our home, I initially thought it would be a phase that would pass in a couple of weeks so I let my children make slime out of any liquid substance imaginable! Seems time passed and this ‘trend’ stuck around and is still an ongoing part…
My Kids Love The Spice Girls
If you’re driving somewhere with the windows down this summer and hear Spice Girls blasting from the car you’re passing, it’s probably me. Or, rather, it’s my kids. They are completely obsessed with the music of the Spice Girls, begging and pleading for me to play their album every time we get in the car….
Back To School: Easy School Lunches Your Kids Will Love
Can you believe it? Back to school is just around the corner and that also means early mornings with breakfast, lunch and snacks to pack. Whether you’re looking for something to put in your back pocket for when the meal-time boredom falls upon you, have a picky eater and you need to be creative, or…
Surviving the Summer Heat with Little Ones
It’s the time of year that every kid looks forward to the most: splash parks, camping, T-Ball, soccer, and more! Kids spend most of the summer months outdoors and so it’s important for parents to keep their little ones safe from the summer heat through a few protective measures. Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe…
A Resort Fit for Families
momstown writer: Marianne Wisenthal Unlike most all-inclusive that focus on sun, sand and umbrella drinks, Florida’s Sandpiper Bay is all about getting your game on. Set on the banks of the St. Lucie River, Club Med’s only North American property (so far) houses professional tennis, golf, fitness and beach volleyball Academies (the National League trains…
20 Tech-Free Summer Activities (For Kids Ages 5 -10)
I do love the idea of free range parenting whereby the main theme is: find your own fun! And a lot of the time, my two younger kids (ages 7 and 9), manage to create their own entertainment. They are great little buddies who play and play until … they need a break from one…
Legoland Orlando is the Perfect Place to Take Young Kids
When we flew down to Florida last month, we really weren’t sure what side trips we’d be making, but I had heard great things from a few different friends about Legoland. Both my kids have loved their Duplo sets for years now, but we haven’t graduated to Lego yet, and the Lego movies are still…
11 Possible Kid-Related Outcomes After the Time Change, This Weekend
No parent, in the history of official seasonal time changes, has ever said to themselves, “Oh, I’m so excited! We’re losing/gaining an hour tonight!” That’s because no kid, in the history of official seasonal time changes, has ever responded favourably to said time changes. The fact is, parents think this ritual is completely useless, and…
How to Raise Outdoor-Loving Kids
Even though many parents are afraid of taking their kids outside, away from home and their comfort zone, it is true that outdoor activities can benefit kids’ development in more ways you can imagine. I have always appreciated nature because it indeed has so much to offer, however, if your kids are not outdoor enthusiasts,…
Summer Camps: Alberta
Check out these fun camps in Alberta and choose the adventure that is right for your child. Pioneer Camp: Founded in 1951, Alberta Pioneer Camp has been operating ever since as a life-changing summer camp for children and youth. We are committed to seeing young people transformed by the love of God actively at work in…
B.C. Summer Camps
Discover summer camps in B.C tailored to engage children on all levels. Camps from sports, learning, adventure, to technology camps. Arts Umbrella: Surrey/Granville – Arts Umbrella Summer Camps are where creativity spends its vacations. In our inspiring studios, kids, and teens delve into the freedom of self-expression. They challenge curiosity and explore artistic boundaries. Arts Umbrella’s hands-on Theatre,…
Ontario Summer Camps
Looking to keep your children busy this summer? Check out what Ontario summer camps have to offer and sign up to start your child’s summer adventure. Future Girls Soccer: OAKVILLE – This is a week of soccer for the beginner to the elite. and is for girls who want to learn and improve their soccer skills,…
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