Gone fishing
Between cutting yet another tangled line and refitting yet another rod there was real pleasure in teaching my kids to cast and help them net their first big fish.
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.
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.
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.
Camp Erin
Camp Erin is a free week-end Bereavement Camp for children ages six to seventeen where normal camp activities are blended with special programs designed for children coping with death.
Wolf Your World Tour
Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the lovable characters will embark on the first-ever Wolf Your World Tour throughout North America, sharing “random acts of wolfiness” with everyone they meet. In celebration of Great Wolf Resorts’ largest expansion ever, Wiley the Wolf
How do seeds sprout?
I’m a firm believer that kids should get their hands dirty – whether playing outside or digging in the garden.
Visit the Y for free on Sunday
YMCAs across the country are opening their doors on Sunday, June 2 for YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
The More the Merrier
If your ‘tweens have developed an aversion to the outdoors, start asking questions.
Eight summer boredom busters
It’s one of those days; you’ve already been to the park, the pool and the library this week. Now you just want a day at home.
Easy ways to make a difference in the world
We all want to make our impact on the world but how can we do it?
Not your typical summer camp:
Take Action Camp is a week-long social justice-themed summer camp that caters to kids with all levels of interest in local and global issues, giving them the tools and support to take action for the causes they care about.
Plant a butterfly garden this spring
Creating a butterfly garden provides a wonderful opportunity for your children to be outside breathing in fresh air, soaking up sunshine, and digging in the
Reading games: No planning required
Stuck inside during March Break? Tired of all the usual games? Try these fun ideas and improve your children’s reading skills at the same time.
Digging for dinos
This past weekend, we went on a dinosaur adventure at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Battle of the Titans is a formidable clash between a Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops and a perfect outing for young children.
Getting your hands dirty
I’ve spent most of life playing in one garden or another. Both my grandmother and mother nurtured my green thumb from an early age.
Grandparents can teach golf
Spring time makes most people think about lots of things. The days are longer, the flowers are peeking through the garden and baseball teams are getting back to their diamonds
Amusement park safety tips
With summer in full swing, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings
