Birthday boom and crash
The morning of my middle's son't birthday party he woke up vibrating with excitement, literally, followed by three hours of constant callisthenics as we waited for 10 a.m. to arrive.
You really like me
My job is to help campers see each other as people first, so that they can begin to develop friendships with each other despite the social differences that are so important to them and that initially seem to keep them
Not cool
I didn't need to be cool. I didn't need to fit in. I was perfectly happy being an anomaly and a misfit.
The great outdoors
My life gets immeasurably simpler the moment the weather gets good enough that I can say to my kids after school, “Go ride your bikes” or “Go play soccer at the park.
Old fashion summer fun
It may be hard to turn technology off, but a good old fashion summer will make memories that will last a lifetime.
A whale of a time at the Ontario Science Centre
My family had a whale of a time at the Ontario Science Centre.
Summer road trip tips
A summer isn't complete without a road trip, but to prevent boredom and the never ending "Are we there yet?" questions, a few essentials are a must. Here are a few tips to make the road trip go smoothly.
Family roles
My wife and I occupy roles in our family that are a mostly opposite to the ones that have been traditionally assigned to men and women.
O Canada
Your kids are growing up in one of the most diverse countries in the world, and this Canada Day, Harbourfront will celebrate with them.
Bonding at the movies
If too much of your life seems to be hooked on a smartphone, here's another reason to turn your leisure time attention to a bigger screen.
A day of discovery at LEGOLAND
On a recent excursion to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Toronto, the kids and I enjoyed an afternoon exploring, building and playing.
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?
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.
Back to the grind
The importance of routine for children is so often emphasized that it's easy to forget.
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