From the mind of a Mom of four… Spring is a time of renewal and growth. But Spring can also be busy with kids because of the combination of school commitments, extracurricular activities, more outdoor play, and seasonal events. As a mom of four, I know that surviving the transition to spring can be quite a juggling act, but with…
Are you wondering how to keep your children engaged and learning this summer? Don’t worry; you don’t have to run out and purchase workbooks to keep your children learning during the summer months. Learning can be easy and enjoyable during summer. Did you know that keeping your kids engaged in learning over the summer months can prevent the “summer slide”? …
As summer approaches, parents are busy gearing up for outdoor fun with their young children. One essential item on the summer checklist is sunglasses. Sunglasses are not only a stylish accessory for kids but also play a crucial role in protecting their delicate eyes from harmful UV rays. However, when it comes to sunglasses for young children, parents should be…
Looking for ideas to celebrate Valentines Day with your little sweethearts? We’ve got 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentines Day as a family, everyone will feel the love! Go on a Family Valentine’s Day date. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about romance. Use this time for the entire family to get dressed up and try a new restaurant or…
Children learn much through their senses. Outside there are many different and wonderful things for them to see (animals, birds, and green leafy plants), to hear (the wind rustling through the leaves, a robin’s song), to smell (fragrant flowers and the rain-soaked ground), to touch (a fuzzy caterpillar or the bark of a tree), and even to taste (a raindrop…
August is National Family Fun Month, and what perfect way to wind down the summer with your loved ones than by engaging in some fun-filled activities together! To help you with some ideas of family-friendly things to do, we’ve put together a list of 31 ways you can enjoy Family Fun Month – one idea for each day of August.…
Celebrating Canada Day with kids takes extra planning, but these tips can help. Remember when Canada Day used to mean meeting all your friends downtown, enjoying refreshing drinks on a sunny patio, dancing to your favourite Canadian bands in an electric crowd, and then belting out the national anthem while taking in a magnificent fireworks display. Those were the good old…