So, it’s back to school after a brief holiday and I am focusing on all my new back to school items now. Why now you […]
Kids, Tweens and Teens
End Screen Time without the Drama!
At the beginning of this year we had the usual school meetings. The teachers told us – “no screen time during the week”. Does that […]
Birthdays & Indoor Play Venues
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Party
We had a fun Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Party in our family recently. Here are a few ideas if you are planning your own. We […]
Creative Craft Corner
Craft: Fairy Butterfly Wands
Getting your children involved in preparing for their own birthday party can be lots of fun and teaches them important life skills. You can teach […]
Creative Craft Corner
Craft: Butterfly Princess Crown
So, we decided to go with a Butterfly Princess Crown but you can go for a prince crown and decorate it with whatever you find […]
Heart, Soul and Mind
RESPECT – Tell me what it means to you?
What is Respect? Wikipedia says: “Respect is a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity (such as a nation or […]
Competitions and Entertainment
Win with FarFaria: Children’s Books for iPad / Android
FarFaria is a new Children’s book app that is available for iPad or Android devices and while there are quite a few apps with children’s […]
Kids, Tweens and Teens
Helping your Child make Friends as they start School
Grade R/Grade 1 is an exciting time for many children and their parents. With that excitement, however, comes some challenges. One area of concern for many parents […]
Heart, Soul and Mind
No Violence Against Women and Children
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an […]
Kids, Tweens and Teens
Should I post pictures of my Child online?
I think this question has an individual answer for each parent. I am often asked why I don’t post pictures online and here are some […]
Family Food Fun & Allergy-Friendly Ideas
Kids ‘road trip’ Snacks
With the holidays just around the corner, you may be planning a drive down to the coast or up to see the family. Whatever your plans are, […]
Creative Craft Corner
Easter Crafts
Scouring the web, I found some great ideas for Easter projects to complete with the Kids. (Simple enough to include even the littlest members of the […]
Creative Craft Corner
Valentine’s Idea: Heart “Attack”
Give a loved one a “Heart Attack” on Valentine’s Day! This is a fun way to involve the kids and teach them about kindness. What […]
Family Food Fun & Allergy-Friendly Ideas
Treats for kids with Allergies
While I have created, found, dreamed up some fabulous treats for my family, sometimes…just sometimes…it is nice to purchase something from the store that is […]
Babies and Toddlers
10 tips for School Time with your Toddler
Creating a special time (if you are at home or have time in the evenings or weekend) with your toddler to learn about words, numbers […]