Practice does not make perfect
As parents, our job is not just to tell our kids glibly that practise will make them perfect.
Knights in plastic armour and the point of pretend play
Dress-up play is a year-round pursuit that stimulates the imagination and stirs the creative juices.
Peeking in on sleeping children
Observe the good stuff kids do and keep those moments in time.
TVO
A new TVO live-action series aims to help preschoolers transition from home to school with friendly little Opie as their guide.
Sister, change my diaper
As parents we need to be able to talk to our children about the proper names of all of our body parts that way children feel comfortable about their bodies.
Thrifty can be spiffy
Outfit the kids for school without breaking the bank. Get an entire wardrobe for less than $100.
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.
Trying not to live vicariously
My kids, at least so far, are not nearly as interested in reading and writing as I am.
Worry less, parent more
Parents worry that they won't use the right parenting techniques or choose the right educational options or buy the right diapers.
Sweet smelling babies are always on the menu
I gobbled up my own baby boys daily and they giggled and wiggled encouragingly. My hunger for baby has never been satisfied.
What’s in it?
It's become something of a sport with my kids to find the food with the most sugar, salt, and calories and buy it with their allowance.
Spilling Milk
Focus on the things that matter and let spilled milk go, no matter how many times it needs to be cleaned up.
Saying goodbye is never easy
I’ve lost a woman who enriched my life with so much love, humour and a passion for all things living.
Let
Saturday, March 22 is Bottle Water Free Day and it's also get something for free day at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology.
