Lessons learned
I’ve been told often enough that kids need to learn from experience, and I’ve often found this to be true myself, but there are times when I seriously wonder at the lessons they seem to learn.
March Break Fun for the Family
An overview of family friendly events to keep the family having fun throughout the March Break.
Tips for celebrating World Sleep Day with sleep
Helpful baby sleep tips to get everyone sleeping.
A Night in Emergency
I want to tell the story of the horrible night I spent waiting in emergency last night.
The science of biomechanics comes to life at the Ontario Science Centre
New Science Centre exhibition reveals how humans draw inspiration from nature’s ingenuity
Scenes from a Tree now playing at Young People’s Theatre
Specially designed for tiny tots, this show is a must-see
Who loves you
It was Valentine’s Day this week, so there’s been a fair amount of bother about love.
Inspire the hearts and minds of Canada’s next generation of engineers
Dream Big IMAX film to play at the Ontario Science Centre through the end of June 2017.
Calculating the cost of divorce
In Ontario, more than 40 per cent of marriages end before reaching the 30th anniversary, according to Stats Canada. And, this past month, January, has routinely been the preferred month for couples to start down the road to divorce.
Unleash the peanut products
By about 6 months of age, babies should be regularly eating food with peanuts in an effort to prevent the development of a peanut allergy, according to new clinical guidelines released recently.
From overwhelmed to in control
If you are a mom, then you know the word “overwhelmed” goes hand-in-hand with the role of raising little ones.
Bad Behaviour: Taking the sting out of someone else’s response
As the parent of a child who has special needs, I have been in many situations where people have meant well in their response to something but rather, left me feeling like a mess.
Vitamin D and Pregnancy
New studies have shown how important it is for pregnant women to have optimal blood levels of vitamin D to help lower the risk of their babies developing multiple sclerosis and autism.
Back to the building bricks
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto encourages children to turn off their screens and get back to the art of play
Visit Fergus and Elora or put down roots
Having visited this area of Centre Wellington Township many times to hike, swim, kayak, shop and dine, would it still be possible to experience it as a tourist?
PAMA is actually fun for everyone
PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives) is fun and educational.
Sweating the small stuff
People will tell you not to sweat the small stuff, and that’s generally good advice I think. Especially as a parent, there are so many big things that need your attention that getting wrapped up in the details can be
Journalling together
I’ve started a joint writing journal with my middle son. There are a few reasons that this approach works for him.
In the red zone
We went with my middle son to our first appointment with the Occupational Therapist the other day.