The internet has become a way of life for many of us. We communicate, research, share and work with it. While most of us assume we know how to navigate our way around it, I find I need a good reminder once in a while to keep me safe. The whole internet thing is moving forward and we need to know how … [Read more...]
What is a DIGITAL FOOTPRINT and why you should know this.
I had a quick conversation the other day with a friend. I had mentioned something about DIGITAL FOOTPRINT to her. She stopped walking and said "I don't even know what that means!" So, let's discuss...your digital footprint. Put it this way, anything you post, tweet, or text leaves a trail. It … [Read more...]
The STATUS of Our Digital Society and Kids
The internet has it's pros and cons. We love it most of the time but there are times we hate it. Especially as parents. It's not like when we were young, right? The technology is moving faster and faster each day and if you ask any mom or dad, they often toot how their kids are so tech savvy. But … [Read more...]
Would you? Could you?
About a month ago a friend I know went missing. Seriously. She went missing for real. Everything at first was normal. It was the beginning of April and I had been communicating with her about five times a week via email and facebook as we had been working on a project together. Then my life … [Read more...]
Who’s responsible?
It really it home yesterday. About a block away from a school, a pedestrian was struck just when it was dismissal time. One block away from one of the busiest elementary schools in Toronto. The school is in the middle of the neighbourhood and not on a major road. But it happened. Again. The … [Read more...]
This is the time of your life & the APP that takes you there!
If you are a parent of a high school, college or university age son or daughter, I'm sure you're facing a whole different set of expectations and experiences going into the school year. But as the Green Day song goes..this is the time of our lives. Well, theirs.Remember when we were that age? I … [Read more...]
Stranger Danger- would your child know what to do?
It is every parent's worst nightmare. A stranger or even somebody your child knows abducts or hurts them. We try not to think about it but it is always nagging away in the back of heads.I am sure all of us have gone over the rules with our precious cargo. Never talk to strangers, … [Read more...]
New cure for Autism – BLEACH!
As a mom to two children who live life to the fullest despite the challenges they face due to Autism I must say I have heard and read about many supposed things that will prevent, help, and even cure Autism. Special diets, not vaccinating your children, changing your own behavior as a parent … [Read more...]
The First Bike
We had a very big event about a week ago. It was brought to our attention that out of the eight or so bikes we have spread throughout the backyard, shed, and garage, none of them fit Ryley.Last year's purchase of the pedal free bike was too small and the others were too big and none have … [Read more...]
Scooters, Bikes, and Helmets OH MY!
The other day, Sebastian and Arielle were playing at their friend's house just around the block. They hadn't been there very long when Sebastian came home to tell me that Arielle was riding her scooter without her helmet. Normally I would have told him to go away and stop tattle telling … [Read more...]