Brianna Bell
Brianna Bell is a Guelph-based journalist and mother of three young daughters. Brianna has written for The Globe & Mail, the Guelph Mercury and GuelphToday.com.
Having Children Helped Me Find My Ambition
I had zero desire to return to the workplace, but something inside of me was stirring. I couldn’t identify what the unsettled feeling was. It was ambition.
5 Easy Things to Do with Babies & Toddlers When Your Older Kids Go Back to School
For some of us, the transition to school leaves our children divided. If your big kids are busy at school, here are some things to do with babies and toddlers when their big kids are back at school.
Accepting Financial Limitations When You Can’t Afford Extracurricular Activities
When you can’t afford extracurricular activities, it dredges up all kinds of feelings towards financial limitations.
I Know First-Hand the Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults
Childhood trauma affects all aspects of one’s health in adulthood, and can even lead to an earlier and untimely death.
6 Ways to Save Money on Halloween Costumes for Kids
Halloween costumes can get pricey, especially if you buy them brand new and fully packaged. But there are plenty of ways around spending an arm and a leg on a scream-worthy costume.
Best Apple-Picking Orchards in the GTA
Always a favourite family activity, apple picking is the perfect fall tradition. Here’s a list of some of the best apple orchards near Toronto, many with plenty of fun activities happening, too.
The Top Natural Playgrounds to Visit in Ontario
There’s been a rise in natural playgrounds in Ontario, and it’s no wonder. They’re fun and unique, and a recent study shows that incorporating natural elements into children’s play areas can actually help lessen depressive moods in young kids. Here are some of the best natural playgrounds in Ontario.
Kids’ Books That Teach Self-Control & Self-Regulation
Having your kids understand and practice self-regulation can feel like a lofty goal when children are young and impulsive. But it’s a skill that can and should be taught. Here’s a list of books that can help preschoolers and early learners.
This Is Not a Drill: A Harry Potter-Themed Restaurant is Opening Up in Ontario
Lumos and Nox is opening soon in Guelph and promises to be a hot destination for all fans of Harry Potter.
10 Great Experiences Kids Will Love Getting as Gifts
There are plenty of things that kids can receive in lieu of a tangible gift, but here are ten we know kids will love.