Putting the brakes on the Christmas train
By Jane Muller It may seem hypocritical that a magazine filled with a Santa’s sack worth of gift ideas would also include a feature about a family that has stepped away from abundant gift giving. The reality is that most of us
Making room for fun
Let’s face it, finding time can be tough for families these days with all the things expected of us by our jobs, our schools, and all our other activities. I understand that, so I know the implications when I suggest
Promoting the adoption option
Campaign challenges the unadoptable perception By Catarina Muia It’s hard to imagine that more than 30,000 Canadian kids aren’t getting the childhood they deserve; one with a family that provides them with laughter, care and love. It’s also hard to imagine that
Taking a break
I’m not sure if everyone’s kids are like this, but mine sometimes need a stimulus break. Take this weekend for example. We had a first Thanksgiving dinner at my Dad’s place on Saturday night, with lots of cousins and craziness. The
Left to Their Devices
I don’t want to sound like a Luddite here, but I think parents need to consider carefully how their kids use electronics. I say this as someone who uses a computer to do almost all my work. I say this as
Halloween isn’t just black and orange
There is nothing high tech about Halloween, unless you count looking for costume and décor inspiration on Pinterest. This issue of City Parent is heavy on technology with features that examine the concept of tracking kids with GPS, the concern about
Seven Ways To Be More Attractive During Cuffing Season
Hint: It’s Not About Your Looks By Laura Doyle Cuffing season is upon us--that period when crisp, cold mornings signal that the long, cold months of winter are ahead, and something deep within tells us to partner up and stay that way--at
Doing it the old fashioned way
I took my kids to an early settler farmhouse museum yesterday. We’ve been to these sorts of things before, and they’re always fun, but there was an especially good guide at this one who really got the kids into the
Permission to be scared
I wrote a few weeks back about the reasons why I don’t really worry too much about movie ratings when choosing what media to let my children watch.
Journalling together
I’ve started a joint writing journal with my middle son. There are a few reasons that this approach works for him.
Make 2017 the year of the toque
At this time of year it’s possible to consider the toque to be our national symbol.
Age appropriate viewing
When I’m deciding whether to take my kids to a movie, I don’t ask, “What’s the rating?
The Gift of Giving
This Christmas, our three kids were introduced to something new. They were asked to buy or make something for each other.
Make some time to be a maker this Christmas
A craft that my sons and I create fresh each year utilizes gumdrops as the medium for wintery scenes with figures resembling elves and Santa.
Make face time exceed screen time again and again
It would not have been unusual for me to watch an episode of “Teletubbies” when the series first aired in 1997. At the time, there were two little Po fans in our house.
Will boys be boys when they bring on the bling
The little red plastic barrette is long gone but there was a time when it sat on my son’s dresser and when the spirit moved him, would be clipped into his curly blonde hair.
Why procrastination is such a rewarding goal
It’s when we don’t decide to get something done within a certain amount of time that it doesn’t get done.
Spring ahead: The good news and the bad news
I’m preparing for jet lag this month and not because I’m going on a wonderful adventure to another time zone.
Modelling belief
When it comes to more fundamental questions of ethics, morality, faith, and belief, I want to encourage my kids to explore these things for themselves.
