The Dadchelor Party
There is nothing more important than getting the new or experienced dad to be engaged in the process of giving birth and having a new baby added to the family unit.
Bunking up: Strategies for shared-room success
Shared bedrooms are the norm throughout much of the world, and a trend toward smaller homes is making shared bedrooms a reality for American families.
Acting their age
Observing our kids without them knowing gives parents new insight to their capability and maturity.
Summer’s still on at Centreville
Summer fun in September at Centreville Amusement Park includes the Amusing Race and name the baby goat contest for big prizes.
Helpful Hints for Tween/ Teen Conversations
Tweens and teens may not always feel communicative about their school life. Because of busy, often over-booked schedules, parents may feel out of touch with their kids.
From ukuleles to speech arts, festival showcases talent
The Rotary Burlington Music Festival is a competition and an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform before friendly audiences, but above all, it’s designed to be fun.
Low tech, simple joys
Remember when fun was governed by games and activities like Red Rover, I Spy, couch forts and hopscotch?
Classroom secrets: The emotionally intelligent student
Your child might be good at Math, and even better at English, but what about Emotional Intelligence?
Should music lessons play into after-school agendas?
While it’s officially back-to-school time, it’s also back to extra-curricular time and for many, part of that time is taken up with music lessons.
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Laugh that sleepless nights are on their way. Laugh that there is nothing we can do about it. And laugh that this is our life and we won’t know what it will look like until we get there.
How to beat back-to-school clutter
In the back-to-school rush, parents’ best intentions may be buried under kids’ backpacks, homework assignments and missives from administrators. The best offense against back-to-school overwhelm is a strong zone defense at home.
Music education tunes in both sides of the brain
There’s more reason to take up a musical instrument than fulfilling your rock and roll dreams or being the centre of attention at a party.
Backyard water play
A family’s backyard can be a year-round haven for outdoor fun. During those summer months, there will be days when the heat is unbearable and your kids will want to have nothing to do with being outside.
Redefining family
The definition of family is not with the nuclear family, not even with the biological family. It spills into all those who are willing to be family to each other.
No place like home school
One foot in the home school door, the other in the public is a looming possibility for this family as September approaches and kids make choices.
