Parenting

I started camping when I was a little girl. My dad is a man's man and loves everything to do with the outdoors. He is an expert fisher and seeks out the best lakes to enjoy his favourite pastime. Needless to say, at times he…

If this is your first year sending your child away for summer camp, then you may be in need of our tips for Preparing Your Child For Summer Camp. No matter where they go or at what age, going away to summer camp is both exciting and…

Is it possible spring is finally in the air after such a harsh winter? The snow has melted and the tulips in front of my house are about to bloom! To me, spring is the best time of the year because the coldness is ending and I'm…

Spring is here and it's time to get your toddler back outside! Some of these ideas you have probably already used with your toddler, but I tried to come up with new ways for you and your toddler to play with common items. Make a box of…

Is there anything tougher than dealing with sleep deprivation as a new parent? It’s a tough adjustment, but it’s one that every new parent must make. Check out these seven tips to deal with sleep deprivation as a new parent. 1. Sleep…

With a 3-year-old daughter running around the house, I'm constantly worrying about the germs she comes in contact with. She can go from playing with her toys that were sitting on the ground to visiting the bathroom and then heading to the…

It’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Everyone is always trying to make Mother’s Day special for the mom in their lives, but what about what mom wants? Only she knows exactly what she wants and what she’d…

Sharing is one of the hardest parts of growing up. Even as adults people tend to feel a sense of invasion when someone touches their things. Yet sharing is a social goal that each child must meet. Learning how to teach your child to share…

‘We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.’ - Native American Proverb. We have all heard the phrase: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” April 22 is the annual Earth Day and a great time to teach kids its…

Parents never want to see their children harmed. Bullying can make them do things without thinking and make the situation worse. The problem is that parents may not even realize they are making these mistakes. By doing so, they can make…

Every parent of a boy knows that boys might be rough and rowdy, but they also have a very sweet side. While it might seem like bonding with your son is difficult at times, it is possible. If you’re a parent of boys, make sure you check…

Lying is something is something every kid discovers and parents quickly jump in to correct the behavior. Coping with the lies kids and parents tell can be easier by using pop culture and Netflix to bridge the gap. In a rare, but still…