In it together
My wife will likely be taking a year’s leave of absence from her current job to be the director of a local non-profit community organization.
Taking friends to the island
We took the Friday and Monday off this past weekend to take a trip to Manitoulin Island.
Be inspired at Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is the perfect place to inspire your kids with dance, film, literature and more.
Time to make up with a musical playmate
Pianos aren’t nearly as popular today as they were in previous generations or even when I was a child taking lessons back in the ‘60s.
All aboard at the Halton County Radial Railway
There is so much to do and learn at the Halton County Radial Railway.
Toronto’s Little Free Library
North York’s Empress Walk is home to the city’s newest Little Free Library. Located inside the studios of Toronto Dance Salsa (TDS), the two-storey structure holds books of all sizes, all of which were donated by the school’s students.
Butterflies take flight at Niagara Parks attraction
Niagara Parks' Butterfly Conservatory offers relaxing attraction.
Stay-cation
My wife and I had the house entirely to ourselves this past long weekend. It was the first time all the kids had been away and both of us had been at home for a whole weekend in – well,
Reading on the Porch
My kids are at daycamp this week. They're having fun wall-climbing, swimming, trampolining, and who knows what else.
I Make Me So Bored
"For crying out loud, Jayden, Alfie was just over to play this morning. You've had one playdate today already. You're going to scooter with friends this afternoon. Sometimes you need to do things by yourself."
Centreville is for kids
Centreville Theme Park’s slogan has long been ‘A place for kids’ and that it truly is.
Love means having to say more than sorry
Sometimes saying,“I’m sorry” isn’t enough to heal the pain caused by acts of harm like lying, saying hateful things, breaking agreements or excluding friends.
Watch out for the virtual eye in the sky
Are you being watched? Right now, depending on where you are reading this, it’s possible that you are in the view of video surveillance.
Preparing the family dog for the arrival of a new baby
With a new baby on the way, expecting parents may feel a variety of emotions ranging from excitement to fear, and many have questions about raising dogs and kids together.
Adoptive Family Camp
Our family is at camp this weekend, a week-long camp that my wife directs specifically for families who foster and adopt.
Darling House: helping families, changing lives
When Piper Gibson was just seven-months old, doctor’s diagnosed her as palliative, giving her a year to live.