Category: Parenting
What’s the “right” bedtime for kids?
Our kids are almost two years apart but have always had the same bedtime. It’s easier on us that way and the Berenstain Bears do it so it must be OK.
Indoor solutions for ‘Mom, I’m bored!’
As much as I remind my children, “only boring people get bored,” they still complain of boredom — especially during the summer when they don’t have school, their usual activities are on hiatus and many of their friends are away at their cottages. If… Continue Reading “Indoor solutions for ‘Mom, I’m bored!’”
How (and why) we taught our kids to cross the street
It was a big step — about 15 little kid-sized steps, actually — letting our kids cross the street without an adult. I had no idea at what age it was supposed to happen, but I didn’t think it would be so soon. It’s… Continue Reading “How (and why) we taught our kids to cross the street”
Summer BINGO with 100 activities for kids { Free download }
The trouble with summer vacation is that you can save a ton of great ideas in Pinterest, with the best intentions, and suddenly it’s Labour Day weekend and you’re feeling guilty about everything you didn’t get around to doing. Summer gets BUSY! There are… Continue Reading “Summer BINGO with 100 activities for kids { Free download }”
Seven things I’ve learned in seven years of parenting
In honor of our eldest child’s seventh birthday this week, I thought I’d share seven things I’ve learned about parenting during my seven years as a mom. (If this list could be longer, I’d be sure to include things like “Never let your child… Continue Reading “Seven things I’ve learned in seven years of parenting”
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