Think “summer,” and what comes to mind? Long days. Sun. Sunscreen. The cottage. Cold beer. Swimming. Lounging with a book. Chips. Bike rides. Ice cream. Beer, chips, ice cream….too bad the most delicious things that we crave the moment the calendar flips to June are also oh-so-bad for … [Read more...]
Your Kids Don’t Give A Sh*t About Your Summer Activities And Bucket Lists
“Stop making that noise, it makes me want to throw squirrels.” The sound of crackling plastic was driving my husband to the point of rodent aerodynamics. It was day two of summer break. The day before, he was rejoicing at no longer having to pack lunches and fight the morning traffic driving our … [Read more...]
Summer Is A Special Kind Of Torture For Working Moms
Summer used to be magical. The hot weather, the outdoor adventures, the complete and total lack of responsibility. School was over for the year and there was nothing to do except swim, ride bikes and eat ice cream cones. Sometimes we were sent away to stay with grandparents. Other times we went … [Read more...]
This Is How Much Summer Learning Your Kid Should Be Doing Each Day
"No more pencils, no more books!" sings Alice Cooper in the rock classic, School's Out For Summer. Sounds about right. When we look back at our summers, we fondly remember the seemingly endless days of freedom, days spent exploring and playing, eating ice cream, and splashing around in the pool. … [Read more...]
How Our Completely ‘Ordinary’ Vacation Gave Me An Epiphany
I love taking my kids on adventures. I want them to live life, enjoy experiences together and have meaningful memories to last a lifetime. I always set one rule for each trip: I want them to try a new food or do something that’s out of their comfort zone. Last summer we went to Prince Edward … [Read more...]
Screw The Summer Learning—This Break, I’m Letting My Kids Just Be Kids
Another school year has come to an end. I remember the last days of school fondly. We’d all scream “no more pencils, no more books!” The last day of school was always the best day ever. Sure, we’d maybe miss our friends and teachers over the summer but that final moment of leaving the school on … [Read more...]
The Kids Are Back To School And I Have A Confession: I’m Thrilled
I have a confession: I'm happy my kids are back at school. When I dropped them off on the first day and saw them settle in with their teachers and classmates, I left the school with a big smile on my face. Speaking to other parents in the schoolyard before the bell rang, I got the sense that some … [Read more...]
So Long To Summer
As school begins, kids are encouraged to share what they did on their summer vacation. This is a snippet of what I would write as a mom: "The end of summer flitted down before our eyes, drifting lazily like a leaf falling to the ground, dancing in the wind. It was our last weekend in a series of … [Read more...]
Popsicles Are A Must-Have Summer Treat
Homemade popsicles are a summer must have. I remember when my mom used popsicle moulds to make popsicles for us when we were kids. They were delicious, but I also remember how frustrating it was when the popsicle wouldn't come out from the mould, or when the stick would pull out and the popsicle … [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...]
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