I know most kids like to help out in their community. It gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment as well as an understanding that they are very much part of the "village". I was introduced last year to a great show called GIVER that airs on TVOKids. The show follows kids who volunteer their … [Read more...]
Getting Ready For Kindergarten With A Little Help From Hi Opie!
Is your little one is starting Kindergarten this fall? I can remember vividly the first days of school for my kids. It was exciting times but I admit that we were also a bit nervous — all of us. We're experiencing all of this again as my nephew will be entering this stage. All of the same questions … [Read more...]
Easy summer days & new fun game apps for the brain!
Summer is here and how many of us continue to keep up some learning with our kids? It's easy really. My kids are at a couple weeks of day camps and the older is going for one week at an overnight camp this summer. We are also planning a couple of short family trips and just some weeks of downtimes … [Read more...]