Nowadays, parents are starting to give smartphones to their children at a very young age. In fact, 56% of children between the ages of 10 and 13 already have a smartphone. Although smartphones are a great way to keep in touch with kids, they also present a lot of risks if kids aren’t mature enough … [Read more...]
Make Naptime Great Again: If My Son Were President
We have been watching a lot of American election coverage, mostly because we don't live under a rock and it's pretty much unavoidable. After what seemed like an eternity of listening to political speeches, I decided to ask my child what platform he would run on if he were running for president. He's … [Read more...]
Could Improv Help Teens With Autism?
Families with kids on the Autism Spectrum are some of the most inspiring ones that I know. They're constantly discovering ways to teach and learn, and more often than not, the methods are creative and innovative. I had recently learned about how improv can help teens living with autism at The … [Read more...]
Celebrity Dad Ian Ziering Talks Nighttime Wetting
You might remember Ian Ziering from the cast of Beverly Hills 90210. Alternatively, you might remember him from Sharknado, Dancing with The Stars and Celebrity Apprentice. While he has played many roles on the big and small screen over the years, to his two adorable little girls, Ian Ziering is just … [Read more...]
How To Find Time To Make Healthy Meals For Active Kids
I know that I am not the only one with super active kids—many parents that I talk to are just as busy, running their kids around town to more than one activity after school. If your kids participate in an extracurricular sport and maybe a lesson or two, you probably fall into the category of a … [Read more...]
Camp Or No Camp, There’s Always Something To Worry About
Summer is underway and the first week of a new camp has gone surprisingly well. Well, sort of... As my boys and I waited outside for the camp bus on day one, my six-year-old thought it would be hilarious to hide our bus stop sign behind a double-stroller and a two-wheel bicycle I had just put … [Read more...]
A Time For Endings And New Beginnings
I can hardly believe the school year is over. I think back to my boys' very first day at their new school this past September. I was so nervous I didn't think I'd get through drop off without crying myself. I remember how I stressed when I needed to send in a family photo. Should I send in an old … [Read more...]
How Babysitting Has Changed Since My Babysitting Days
When I was 13, I had a long-term babysitting gig for a single mother in my neighbourhood that took place every Thursday. I would walk over to my not-so-close neighbour’s house for a 5 pm start time, so I could make dinner for the kids and myself—usually pasta and a jar of sauce. I would then serve … [Read more...]
What Impact Has The New Sex Ed Curriculum Had On Ontario Families?
The announcement last year of a new sex ed curriculum in Ontario resulted in some serious outcry and protest from parents who didn’t want the school system to teach their children topics they themselves were uncomfortable with—like what a penis is and does or that same-sex couples exist. Another … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Wet The Bed? Don’t Sweat It.
The start of summer is an exciting time, but if your child is stressed about new routines, a new baby, divorce, or experiences like sleepover camp, bedwetting can become a problem. I recently spoke to renowned clinical therapist and mental health specialist, Michele Kambolis, author of Generation … [Read more...]
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