For a child, home is a sanctuary where they can play, relax and spend time with their parents and siblings. It’s a place where their growth and learning is kindled and fostered and where they receive love, comfort, and care. Home is where they gain the ability to explore, understand and experience the world around them which proves vital for the […]
Parents, please forgive me for what I’m about to say, and just know I say it with love and a little bit of trembling. Sit down for this. Put down the coffee because we all know that stuff is gold and that there is serious crying over spilled coffee. Remember you love your children. Think […]
Art. When you hear that word…what do you think of? Does a picture of the Mona Lisa come to mind? What about the sculpture of David by Michelangelo? Because of the nature of art, each of us has our own idea of what it means to us on a personal level. For children, however, […]
There’s no getting around it, STEM education is a really big deal. Science, technology, engineering, and math careers are an integral part of today’s job market — and they’re only expected to grow. Therefore, it’s imperative our children learn these skills in order to find lucrative and rewarding careers when they come of age. […]
The world can be a scary place when your child suffers from life-threatening allergies. No matter how in control you are of allergies at home, you can’t be with your little one at all times. This can make it hard to find the balance between letting your child enjoy life and managing the stress […]
Even as the parents of preschool aged children, you’ve most likely heard the phrase STEM education tossed around as if it were going out of style. STEM is an acronym — it stands for science, technology, engineering, and math — and it’s crucial our children are learning these skills both in school and at […]
Naps are a great thing. Maybe even the best of things. In a stressful and unpredictable day of parenting young children, nap time represents an eye in the storm – a brief time where you can relax and bolster your defenses for the post-nap portion of your day. On a recent family trip I’m proud […]
This past month over school holidays, I experienced one of the most unbelievable revelations in my short career as a parent. While vacationing at a family hotel at a ski resort, I met a woman with two daughters around the same age my children. She came over to me during breakfast one morning and said […]
An important part of being a parent is taking time out to spend with your children. This time should be spent bonding, learning and sharing. There are a lot of things you can do outside the house, but why not take some time to learn other others interests in the home. Did you know that […]
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