In our current healthcare system if your child is physically injured you head straight to the hospital or clinic where they are treated by one of the many healthcare professionals on the road to recovery. That is not the case when it comes to mental health. According to Dr. Anthony Levitt, a … [Read more...]
Aftermath
Reading this book this week was timely, since it deals with the aftermath of a tragic event and how the family members are affected. Moving forward from something traumatic is not an easy thing, and we have a window here into how Henry starts to make his way, with a little help. The Reluctant … [Read more...]
Same Difference
Looking to explore the idea that people are the same - except for a few small differences? This is a cute and simple way to go about it without getting into specifics just yet. Up Above and Down Belowby Paloma ValdiviaOwlKidsISBN: 978 1 926973 39 5In the world of this book, there are two kinds of … [Read more...]
WHY I HATE FACEBOOK – for this week anyway.
Not that long ago I was with a group of women and we were discussing FaceBook and one of them said how she wasn't on it much because she hated reading about everybody's perfect lives. FINALLY! I wanted to jump up and down because someone finally had the same outlook I did.Don't get me wrong I … [Read more...]
Let the games begin! ~ having fun with Raptors’ Jamaal Magliore!
So what activities do you have planned for the kids this summer? Does it involve sports? … [Read more...]
The Ultimate (and weirdest) Dinosaur Exhibition is at the ROM
Think you and your kids know dinosaurs? Well, get ready for the most amazing dinosaur exhibition in Canadian museum history!The ULTIMATE DINOSAUR: GIANTS FROM GONDWANA will be unveiled to the public with fascinating species that have been discovered in the southern hemisphere. With … [Read more...]
My Little Sophistic-8
Oliver got busy turning EIGHT last week (holy crap, didn't he just turn seven?) and the festivities have been drawn out over the last bunch of days, which suits me just fine. Having a birthday time, feels like more fun than just celebrating on a single day anyway. Spread... it... out... yo. … [Read more...]
So Happy Together
Families and friends make everything easier, don't they? Horace and Morris Say Cheeseby James HoweISBN: 978 0 689 83940 5Audience: ages 3 - 8Horace, Morris, and Dolores are the best of friends, and have been for a few books now, despite a few ups and downs that they've had to work through. (This is … [Read more...]