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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]