September 2018

If you have been considering encouraging your little one to bid farewell to the pacifier, but don’t know how or when, you are not alone. Many parents struggle with how and when to transition their children off the soother. If there are…

When planning a holiday to Japan visitors first add Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka to their must-visit places. This past summer, my family visited all three cities but also ventured outside to see a different side of Japan. Believe it or not, not…

Halloween is almost here again! It seems like yesterday, the twins were celebrating their first Halloween as walking toddlers. They were so adorable dressed as The Queen of Hearts and the Chesire cat. Ava, looked, great dressed as Fairy…

Making school lunches seems to be one of those tasks that most parents loathe. No matter how on top of them you try to be, you may find yourself frustrated with what to make, lacking time and feeling overwhelmed by what to put in that…

Transitioning your little one from a crib to a toddler bed can be on your mind for several reasons. Perhaps your toddler has the new-found ability to escape from their crib, leaving them susceptible to bumps and scrapes. Maybe your…

Taking a family road trip at any time of year can be such an invigorating experience. The freedom of the open road, the wind blowing in your hair and your favourite tunes blasting on the radio are all such carefree and freeing parts of…

Sometimes our kids drive us to the brink of crazy and we feel like an erupting volcano. Since we still love them unconditionally and want the best for them, we need to tone down the yelling. Yelling creates more bad than good and we…

Are you and your family heading to Kyoto? If, so it's a great start to experiencing the culture of Japan! I recently returned from a week-long stay in the city with my three children, a 7-year-old and 2-year-old twins, and I can say…

As busy parents, it sometimes becomes tough to find quality time to spend with our children. All that our kids look for is a little attention from us. Having a date with your child is a great idea to bond with them and you do not have…

Toddlers who are self-confident are able to handle challenges easier and better than those who do not have the self-esteem. Gaining this confidence is cultivated over time and it is the role of us parents to make sure that this happens.…