Thrifty can be spiffy
Outfit the kids for school without breaking the bank. Get an entire wardrobe for less than $100.
Spending wisely
Start a conversation about money by enlisting your kids to help come up with some principles to determine how your family should spend it.
Once upon a time there were two little boys and a budgie at large
Favourite family stories that begin with “when you were a baby (insert the age)" are embedded in our kids' memories, even if they don't remember the incident.
Top 10 tips for bikers
The experts at Pedalheads, an instructional bike safety and skills program for kids aged 2-12, offer some tips for aspiring young cyclists.
Stepping into dance class
The tiny dancer loves ballet class while her mom learns to dance around the recital-induced stress.
Talking one-on-one
One-on-one time with kids sets the stage for when they have something important that needs to be said, because they'll already know that it's safe to talk with you.
Don
We need stop filling our schedules on the basis of fear and start living our lives in ways that value relationships over activities.
Who Cares about you
The difference that love makes in the lives of children can hardly be overstated.
Taking advantage of the village
My child had the opportunity to spend a few days at her favourite place, surrounded by nature, water and wonderful people who love her, while mom and dad had to go back to the city and work.
Summertime and the living is simple
Enjoy summertime activities that require little preparation or planning. Be prepared for spontaneous fun.
Family camp
Family camp is a chance to emember how good it is just to be with our friends and families, to share with them in ways that status updates and picture postings simply cannot manage.
Adoption stories
If fostering or adopting are commitments that you can make, however, it will change you as much as the children who come into your home
No time for time-outs
I believe in treating children the way you would want to be treated. Deal with the behaviour.
Know your brain (Part 1)
This month, we’ll examine a part of the brain, its functions, some associate problems, and strategies to help manage or reduce them—often without medication.
Trying not to live vicariously
My kids, at least so far, are not nearly as interested in reading and writing as I am.