I grew up knowing that “sharing is caring”. All through my school years, I let people borrow pens and books and other stuff that I never got back. If my older brother wanted a bite of my ice cream, I let him have one because mom said it was the nice thing to do (though I’m still salty I had to share … [Read more...]
New Report Gives Inactive Canadian Kids A Bad Grade
The third annual Partcipaction report card was released Tuesday and for the third year in a row, Canadian children receive a D- for overall physical activity. The Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth found that only nine percent of five to 17-year-olds get the recommended … [Read more...]
Rebel With A Cause? 4 Signs Of Kid Rebellion To Encourage
Think that rebellious streak in your kid's attitude is just a cause for concern? Not entirely. A kid who is set in their ways, assertive or always challenging the status quo is actually demonstrating qualities that all have to do with a healthy sense of boundary-pushing. And that's a good thing, if … [Read more...]
Go Behind The Scenes At Ripley’s Aquarium With Summer Day Camps
Okay, we know spring just started, and with the up and down temperatures it’s hard to get in a summer frame of mind. But it is summer camp registration season, folks, so we’ve got to get in that summer spirit at least a little. And with that I present to you one of the coolest summer camps out … [Read more...]
Photographer Proves “Strong Is The New Pretty”
Taking pictures of your kids playing in the yard, swimming with their friends and generally goofing around is something all parents do. They are memories we all want to hold on to and photos let us do that. Kate T. Parker, an Atlanta-based photographer, did exactly that—she captured her girls in … [Read more...]
Get Outside Kid!
So the Free Range parenting thing is back in the news today. The same kids in the States got picked up again because their parents let them go to a park alone. A ten-year old and his six-year old sibling. I'm of two minds on this one. I get that the law in that state says you have to be 13. But I … [Read more...]
No Girls Allowed
"No girls allowed." That's what the sign said, propped up against the opening of my son's makeshift fort. He was curled up in there with his Chromebook, a lamp and a bowl of snacks. He was in his "boy cave", not to be disturbed under any circumstances. The sign was directed at me, obviously. I'm the … [Read more...]
New Study Says Quality Time With Kids Means More Than Quantity
In our world of busy schedules, work-life balance and extracurricular activities, a new study can be a comfort for busy mothers everywhere. The study published in April by the Journal of Marriage and Family claims that the amount of time mothers spend with their kids, between the ages of 3 and … [Read more...]
Made From Scratch Vs. Out Of The Box
I think all kids are a bit weird about food. Mine was particularly weird about food the other day. He asked me where black toast comes from. I told him that's what happens when you burn breakfast. It was a weird question,so I had to ask where it was coming from. "Well, mommy," he said, "the duck … [Read more...]
Lego Magazine Wants To Beautify Your 5-Year-Old
On the heels of the whole “Toy Of The Year” fiasco, we now have this: Lego is handing out beauty tips to girls aged 5-12. Yup. If you remember, back in 2011 Lego introduced their Lego Friends line. Aimed at girls, the building sets are pink and purple, with curvy minifigures, animals and even ice … [Read more...]
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