Summer Break Activities
Moms and dads, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. The kids have hung up their backpacks, they’ve put away their notebooks, and there’s no more scrambling for the bus in the morning. Ladies and gentlemen… it’s summer break! Of course, summer break just means that in two weeks’ time, your kids are going to […]
Stranger Danger: Tips for a Safe Summer Break
During the school year, it’s pretty easy for you to keep track of where your kids are, and of who they’re talking to. But when summer break comes, it’s more likely your kids will be out and about. They’ll spend more time online, more time outside and more time in public places. Of course, you […]
Road Trippin’: Keeping Kids Happy on the Road
Ah, summer time is almost here. Summer promises long stretches of sunshine, trips to the beach and, well, long car rides. If you’re like most parents, the most dreadful part of the summer is that long trip to and from your destination. That’s not just true for car trips, either! Ferry rides, flights and bus […]
10 Websites Every Parent Should Know About
Identifying that weird rash on your daughter’s foot. Brainstorming the best reward for your son, who just won the county-wide spelling bee. Where to go (or which sitter to hire) when you want a parent’s night out. As a parent, you’ve probably had at least one question that you turned to the internet to answer. […]
How to Find the Right Educational Toy for your Child
If your kids are like mine, they pretty much want everything they see advertised on television. Barbie house? Want it. Flubber? Need it. Singing troll? Got to have it. You, though, aren’t an ATM. There’s only so much money and you want to make sure you choose the right toys. Toys that will educate your […]
Pack Your Diaper Bag: 10 Essentials for Every Parent
Packing a diaper bag can seem like you’re preparing for a tactical mission. You’ve got to be prepared for every situation, right? You’ll need wipes, diaper rash cream, diapers, a change of clothes, baby food… the list goes on. 10 Essentials for Every Diaper Bag Not so fast! A new parent might be overwhelmed by […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Raising kids is scary enough when you just think about the most obvious dangers. You’re worried about your new driver, the pressure your kids might face to try drugs or alcohol and all the other bad in the world. Add the internet to the mix and it can seem terrifying. Fortunately, there are steps you […]
Teaching Your Kids to Use Money Responsibly
Last week I found myself in a tight spot. I had left to begin a two hour round trip drive to drop the kids off with their cousin for the weekend. We travelled around halfway there, then I stopped for gas. But I’d forgotten my wallet. I was in a panic, as we didn’t have […]
Raising Self-Confident Kids
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: Raising Self-Confident Kids I’ve said it before – we live in a world where “everyone gets a trophy.” To avoid the risk of hurting someone’s feelings, and to make all kids feel competent and confident, we hand out participation trophies – kids are rewarded whether they try their best or […]
Self-Care: 6 Ways to Remember That You Count
What’s bothering you? You’re back to work after the New Year holiday, and you might be burnt out. The post-holiday checkbook blues might be coming to bite you in the backside. Maybe you’ve forgotten to uphold a few of those resolutions you made. I feel you, fellow parents and caregivers. I feel you. If you’re […]
