Family Life
Getting Kids to Turn Off their Screens Without a Fight
If enforcing screen limits and getting your kids off their screens is a constant problem, here’s what to do…
In Defence of Pink Toys
My kids love spending time with family and friends, experiencing new things, and going on adventures. But they also love toys. Pink toys.
Another Person’s Culture Is Not Your Halloween Costume
“Celebrating” love for a character or culture by dressing as a caricature of it is not honouring anyone. Halloween cultural appropriation is hurtful.
Physical Literacy for Non-Sporty Kids
Help your non-sporty kids learn physical literacy and movement skills like balance, throwing, catching, jumping, and kicking by tweaking some daily activities.
What’s Streaming for Families & Kids in October
In the mood to cozy up with some soft blankets, pumpkin treats, and good viewing? There’s lots of shows and movies streaming for families in Canada this month.
I Refuse to Do the Fundraising for My Kids
Somewhere along the way, we have shifted the hard work of fundraising to the parents. Not anymore. Not in this house.
Questions to Get Kids Talking After School
If you’re starting each conversation with ‘How was your day?’, your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here’s how to get kids talking.
What’s Streaming in September for Kids & Families
As welcoming as the shift back to schedules may be, it can be exhausting. That means downtime is so important! Take note of what’s streaming in September for kids & families…
Parenting in the Digital Age: How AI Tools Make Life Easier
In today’s world, AI tools like Chat GPT can be indispensable for busy parents. It can’t parent for you….yet….but it can offer support in many other ways!