Written by Kait Fowlie You’ve shopped until you dropped for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Now that the first day is here, what exactly does your kid need to bring? Here's your first day packing checklist to help you make sure your kid starts their year off … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited For The 1st Day Of School
Written by Lauren Sena Getting your child to look forward to the first day of school isn’t an easy task. Transitioning from the long and leisurely days to the homework and activity-filled ones might seem daunting to some. Here’s a few suggestions that may help you in brightening your little one’s … [Read more...]
The Same But Different
Back to school is a familiar time with kids 11 and seven and adults 43 and 41. The anxiety has mostly been replaced by excitement and choice of clothing suddenly is important. In the past, a tank top and pajama bottoms would be the fashion non-statement, but now, the shorts must hang just so and the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday. First Day
To say that this has been a very emotional month would be an understatement. On top of everything that has happened, Marley missed her first day of big school (they don't have JK in British Columbia). She was to start SK the week that they flew in. I am grateful to our elementary school for … [Read more...]
First Days of School: The Good & Bad News
About the first days of school? Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that no matter how much you prepare, no matter what routines you have in place, it is going to be stressful, both for you and your child. Whether you are dropping off your daughter for her first day of … [Read more...]
Pea’s First Day of School / Potty Training Update
I've been AWOL for a while... and for anyone who actually reads my stuff with any regularity, I apologize. At some point in the next week or two, when I muster the courage and the right words, I will explain exactly why I have been neglectful. But for now, I shall stick to some happier … [Read more...]
first day of school
Today is the first day of school for the girls including Bunny. Bunny and the girls didn't sleep well last night because "Bunny" was quite scared about Kindergarten. "Bunny" thought she was stricken with the shy bug hence rendering her speechless and sleepless. "Bunny" cried last night before … [Read more...]