Not your Mama’s salt dough ornaments
Remember the salt dough ornaments you made in preschool? Well, the projects one can create with salt dough have come a long way, baby.
Believing the lie
One of my frustrations as a parent is when children convince themselves of an untruth so throughly that they act as though it’s true.
Taking responsibility
I got every parent’s favourite call yesterday – the one from the principal where you get asked to come by the office for a little chat about your kid – that call.
Three kids on a plane
So I’m taking three kids under 11 years of age on a plane trip to Georgia.
Don’t Do Your Homework
So I don’t make my kids do their homework. I confess that it causes ongoing, low-grade conflict with their teachers, but I have my reasons.
How to doggy-train your toddler
For many when they picture their “perfect” family, they envision a partner, children and the family dog, a loveable, happy-go-lucky four-legged family member who will be a best friend to the children.
Teachable Talents
When my daughter was in Grade 4, a proud tear sprang to my eye when her teacher, known to be a stern taskmaster, declared: “Rebecca has something that can’t be taught – motivation.”
Community Halloween
I don’t know how many neighbourhoods have an outdoor street party each year with live music and dancing and family costumes.
In it together
My wife will likely be taking a year’s leave of absence from her current job to be the director of a local non-profit community organization.
Taking friends to the island
We took the Friday and Monday off this past weekend to take a trip to Manitoulin Island.
Pros and cons of cursive writing
Various experts and educators have weighed in on the lasting benefits of cursive handwriting. Here are just a few of the benefits proponents of cursive writing point to
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Be inspired at Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is the perfect place to inspire your kids with dance, film, literature and more.
Time to make up with a musical playmate
Pianos aren’t nearly as popular today as they were in previous generations or even when I was a child taking lessons back in the ‘60s.
Take the day off
Our culture trains kids from an early age into its frenzied, workaholic lifestyle.
Being the big kid
My youngest sometimes feels a little left out and his frustration and jealousy at this situation often comes out in really practical ways.
All aboard at the Halton County Radial Railway
There is so much to do and learn at the Halton County Radial Railway.
