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.
Baby Book Cover Photo Contest: The Next City Parent Cover Baby
Enter the City Parent Baby Book Cover Model Contest for a chance to win a professional photo session and to see your baby in glossy print on the front cover of City Parent Baby Spring 2015.
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.
Eco-kids Vancouver
Exploring family-friendly Vancouver with children offers lots of fun with endless opportunities to teach and encourage green practice.
Back to the grind
The importance of routine for children is so often emphasized that it's easy to forget.
Soft words
Knowing how to respond to children when they have lost control of their emotions is often difficult.
PEANUTS – the Movie
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace
