Kid and parent approved carrot cake
This kid and parent approved carrot cake is packed full of carrots and spices.
A day of discovery at LEGOLAND
On a recent excursion to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Toronto, the kids and I enjoyed an afternoon exploring, building and playing.
Following their dreams
I've written about this before, so forgive the repetition, but we need to stop telling children that they can be anything they want to be.
Centreville opens May 2
The fun begins at Centre Island's Centreville on Saturday, May 2. There is no Easter event this year as the ferry is not yet in operation for the season.
How to cover a cake with fondant
It may look complicated and impossible to do, but covering a cake with fondant is quite simple.
Big passions
One of the things that worries me about many of the teens and young adults I know is a real lack of passion about much of anything
Public Displays of affection
One of the things that I want to provide for my sons is the model of a healthy marriage.
Encouraging the laundry monster
Keeping kids’ rooms tidy can be challenging enough, but nothing irks me more than discarded clothes left lying on the floor or hidden in corners.
The dreaded “I hate you”
I didn’t expect was to hear the dreaded phase “I hate you” coming from my five-year olds’ month.
The ABCs and the birds and the bees
If only teaching our kids about their bodies were as simple as helping them learn the alphabet.
Older and wiser
Two of my kids have birthdays in March, which is a reminder that birthdays are another of those things that I find difficult as a parent.
I love you and…
We often take it for granted as parents that our kids know why we correct and discipline them.
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.
Spending Time with your Family
I'm often at odds with my middle son's teacher over the school he misses.
Put some fun into music practice with these tips
The teachers and parents at Third Street Music School have shared their top tips for making practicing music more fun and enjoyable at home.
Getting crafty with homemade Valentine’s
What better way to show someone you care than with a homemade Valentine’s Day card?
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?
Communal meals
Although I'm not aware of any research on the subject, my personal observation has been that sitting down with other people and spending time with them over the intimacy of a meal is a really beneficial experience for my kids.
Make a Lego heart
Kids love Lego and they can also “heart” Lego with these plans for a heart shape made of Lego. Check out the instructions from Lego master model builder Noel Straatsma.
