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
Moms’ group outreach
Here are five suggestions for staying connected with your community and the world through a mothers' group:
Mom Stuff for a new year
From J. Crew to hand-crafted leather, this product round-up will help the dedicated shopper usher in the New Year.
A bundle of joy in Santa’s sack
When you decide that you want to have a baby, there’s nothing more joyous than discovering that you are pregnant.
Involve your kids in the kitchen
I’ve discovered that if I get the kids involved in the planning, prepping, and cooking stages, they are far more likely to eat their dinner.
What to do with all your child’s doodles
Kids love to draw. Here are a few tips to help keep these memorable pieces of art for years to come.