This hasn’t been the perfect summer vacation for my sons. They’ve been all over the city exploring different day camps, but after 7 weeks they just want to sleep in.
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Stopping Summer Slide With A Reading Challenge For My Kids
I set a simple reading challenge for my kids: read a book, do a book report, get paid. It’s my simple way to stop summer slide this year.
Lockdown Drills Are The New Fire Drill
The first time your child comes home from school and tells you they had a lockdown drill is a blast of reality you’re not prepared for you. But it’s a different time, and it’s the same drill you did as kids.
Active Learning Helps Kids Learn Math Over Summer
You can help your kids keep their school skills up all summer long by practicing these active learning techniques. From building LEGO to gardening, it’s practice that makes perfect.
11 Great Summer Camps In Calgary
If you’re looking for unique, different, active, and educational summer camps in Calgary. Here’s a list of 11 that can get your kids designing, building, exploring, and sweating.
What To Do With All That Art
The only thing kids produce more than poop as a toddler is art at school age. You’ll be emotionally attached to all of it. So now what are you going to do with all that kids art?
How To Play Stairway To Heaven On Recorder
The opening notes of Stairway to Heaven were performed on recorder, the same instrument your 8yr old is learning. Here’s how to play Stairway to Heaven on recorder.
“I Believe In You”
When it comes to report cards, the best reply to the results you can give your kids is ‘I believe in you.”
How To Watch Netflix In French!
Did you known many titles on Netflix are available in French? Here’s how to switch languages and some titles you can find on Netflix in French!
Can You Believe Some Schools Are Vetoing Valentine’s Day?
Here we go again. The no fun police have set their sights on Valentine’s Day. For the love.
7 Cute Ideas For A 6 Year Old Birthday Shirt
Turning 6 is a big deal. It’s the age you become a big kid, you go to grade school, and you grow out of toddler sizes. Finding a 6 year old birthday shirt also becomes a lot harder.
What A Little Boy And His Father At A Paris Memorial Taught Me About My Own Children
There are ups and downs when you have a child in French Immersion. They learn so much and yet still struggle so hard. This week I have seen it all.
BREAKING: I Let Zacharie Walk Home From School Alone
When do you let your kid walk home from school alone? I’m worried about a busy road, but this week I let my bird fly the nest and wouldnt you know, it was ok.
Why Are Kids Still Learning Cursive?
Why are kids still learning cursive in school? With touch tablets, voice apps, keyboards, and dictation, isn’t cursive dead? I asked a teacher.
Court Rules You Can’t Leave Your Kids Home Alone At 8
A Court in BC has ruled that you can’t leave your kids home alone if they’re under 10. Funny, I’ve been tossing around the idea of letting 8yo Zacharie wander off on his own. If I do, will they arrest me?
The Rules of Competitive Parenting
Parenting is a bloodsport. It’s a comparison filled game of judging. We could all deserve to chill out, except when we don’t.