I’m a firm believer that kids should get their hands dirty – whether playing outside or digging in the garden.

On the bookshelf this month

On the bookshelf this month

If your ‘tweens have developed an aversion to the outdoors, start asking questions. 

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.

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.

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 

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.

Capturing the new addition through photography.

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.

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

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

Families can cast spells, reveal hidden treasures, and defeat a fire-breathing dragon with the launch of the world’s largest action adventure game called MagiQuest

In the dead of winter, with heads buried in piles of homework or deep in a scarf, kids can only reminisce about days spent diving, splashing, hiking, running and simply relishing the sun at summer camp

If you are looking to choose a summer camp experience for your child then you already have an understanding of the positive impact summer camp can have on children

If you can’t beat winter, it’s best to make the most of it