As many of you know, our son attended second grade last year virtually. While it was a great, safe experience, super well-organized, and the b…
We got through the first full day of school, and on day two, my little guy came running out at the end of the day and gave me a big hug.Â
Whether "back to school" is in your family’s vocabulary or not, September often rhymes with back to regularly scheduled programming for most f…
Another school year is upon us and I always like going into a new phase prepared. Otherwise, it's just way too stressful for me. And I think m…
It's so cliche, I know, but in the blink of an eye, I had this chubby-faced toddler who is suddenly starting kindergarten. I'm buying school s…
With a breathtaking view of Mount Orford, the Hotel Chéribourg has charm, beautiful natural surroundings, and great family-friendly attraction…
Teachers have big jobs. HUGE jobs. I used to volunteer every day in my son's school and I am constantly in awe of how much they take on. Most …
I can't believe school is right around the corner. Mind you, we still have a few weeks left to get through those crazy-long supply lists and s…
Now that we're finally getting together a little more socially, I've been having one or two kids over for outdoor playdates. It's been almost …
We have never lied to our bean. We always vowed, even before he was born, that we would tell him the truth when he asked us questions, even th…
I don't know why, but some kids are reeeeally not into brushing their teeth. They fight their parents on it and seem adverse to anything that …
And now that things are starting to open up, I want to do and see it all, from a safe and social distance, of course. I don’t want to *just* g…
If you’re looking for great children’s books by indigenous authors, we have a few suggestions. While some of these books cover the horrific re…
I wrote a blog recently about chores by age and got slammed on social media for even giving my son chores. Yep- a few parents told me it was w…
I feel lucky to live in such an amazing city, especially a city who makes family-friendly summer fun a priority. There's so much to see in and…
The Canadian Railway Museum was created on July 21, 1961, a symbolic date since it also commemorates the inaugural trip on the first railway i…
What's on our summer wish list? Oh, lots of things! I've kept a list going on my phone for the last few weeks, so when we're looking for somet…
Summer is a great time to encourage your kids to read. With lots of time on their hands, you can make reading a daily habit with these popular…
This photo isn't me, but it looks like me a few days a month. I've suffered from migraines since I was a teenager, and over the years, people …
Use those quieter moments outside to take in a great book. We have all the best titles from the last few months right here - check out this su…
It's almost the last day of school... the last day of the weirdest school year, like, ever. For our household, it's the last day of virtual sc…
Father's Day is right around the corner, and buying for dads can be... tricky. We've got a Father's Day gift guide that will make finding a gr…
I'll never forget the first time my son wanted to spend money on VBucks.
So, my bean is no longer in a crib... his big-boy bed arrived a few weeks ago, and luckily, we've had a seamless transition to his new bed. Ho…
My 8-year-old son is pretty adventurous, and we've always encouraged him to try new things. But, when he was 4 and we attempted to teach him h…
As a parent, we all know that we end up with slews of toys, and only a few seem to be long-lasting. Some just aren't durable, and others get f…
I've been doing this work-from-home thing for 11 years. Seven years ago, when I had my son, I did what I could working from home with a baby, …
Kids are funny... inquisitive... hilarious...