I was happier before
Children take up a tremendous amount of time, energy, money, and just about everything else that we could otherwise spend on things that we enjoy more.
My Dear Random and Impersonal Valentine
Is it really the case that we want our children associating the expression of love with the mere distribution of mass produced tokens of emotions that they don't really feel?
Soft words
Knowing how to respond to children when they have lost control of their emotions is often difficult.
A bundle of joy in Santa’s sack
When you decide that you want to have a baby, there’s nothing more joyous than discovering that you are pregnant.
What to do with all your child’s doodles
Kids love to draw. Here are a few tips to help keep these memorable pieces of art for years to come.
Adjusting Christmas traditions
This holiday season, take some time to think about whether your family traditions are really bringing you closer to one another and adjust as needed.
No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus
I decided to leave the Santa question alone until my son asked me directly, and then I would tell him the truth.
Open home – The welcome mat is always out
An open home, on the other hand, is a place where people can come at any time, even when it's not perfectly tidy (which our place never is), and feel at home.
Take a moment and step into your child
Sometimes we need to enlist the help of a coach or teacher to step in to help encourage our children to try something new.
Practice does not make perfect
As parents, our job is not just to tell our kids glibly that practise will make them perfect.
Knights in plastic armour and the point of pretend play
Dress-up play is a year-round pursuit that stimulates the imagination and stirs the creative juices.
TVO
A new TVO live-action series aims to help preschoolers transition from home to school with friendly little Opie as their guide.
Sister, change my diaper
As parents we need to be able to talk to our children about the proper names of all of our body parts that way children feel comfortable about their bodies.
Thrifty can be spiffy
Outfit the kids for school without breaking the bank. Get an entire wardrobe for less than $100.
Don
We need stop filling our schedules on the basis of fear and start living our lives in ways that value relationships over activities.
Who Cares about you
The difference that love makes in the lives of children can hardly be overstated.
Taking advantage of the village
My child had the opportunity to spend a few days at her favourite place, surrounded by nature, water and wonderful people who love her, while mom and dad had to go back to the city and work.