I like waking up early on Sunday morning, having breakfast with my kids and exploring a part of the city we’ve never been before.
Browsing Category Playgrounds
14 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Get A Trampoline
I hate trampolines. Let me count the ways.
UnderDOG or UnderDUCK? What Do You Give Kids On A Swing?
Underdog or Underduck? What is called when you push someone on a swing and run all the way underneath?
Playgrounds Are SUPPOSED To Be Challenging And Dangerous!
Are you a worrier about your kids on playgrounds? Me too. Do you think they’re too dangerous for your kids? Me too. But, playgrounds are SUPPOSED to be like that.
How To Make Dinosaur Tracks In The Snow
A little something to make any winter walk a little more exciting is to look for animal tracks or make your own. Here’s how to make dinosaur tracks in snow.
Road Hockey, Monkey Bars, And Hiking Now – Because Winter Is Coming
Winter is coming, so we are getting all the outdoor play done in shorts now. We are squeezing out every second of fall finding creative ways to play.
What Happened When I Touched A Kid I Didn’t Know
I touched a kid I didn’t know at the playground. I touched his bottom too. And guess what? Nothing bad happened. It’s time to dial down the fear, people.
Despite City Bans, I Still Go Tobogganing With My Kids
Tobogganing bans are the new thing in cities across North America. Fed up with lawsuits from reckless riders, city bureaucrats are banning toboggans from city hills. But not in Calgary. And, despite a close call with a cliff, I still take my kids out for a ride.
Mall Replaces Playground Wth iPads And It’s All Your Fault
Guildford Town Centre in Surrey, BC has taken down their playground and put in iPads. Too many kids were getting hurt after being ignored. Now everyone loses.
Traveling With Kids: The Best Playgrounds In Vancouver
The best playgrounds in Vancouver are the ones where mom and dad and the kids have fun. They are along the beaches, and they’re beautiful. Here’s my faves.
Tag! You’re It!
Playing tag with your kids is a simple way to have fun and stay fit. Can’t get to the gym? Play with your kids, it’s the best workout ever.
The Best Way To Make Friends Is To Bring A Ball To School
The best way to help your kids to fit in at school and make new friends is to bring a ball. It is a magnet for kids that always brings smiles all around.
Beaches Are The Best
The absolutely most perfect place to spend a day is the beach. Aspen Beach at Gull Lake features a long shallow shoreline where kids can run and play. Bring the buckets and shovels and sit on the grass while they dig and build and collaborate for hours. Too bad it took until the last weekend of summer for me to discover it.
Water Park Guns As Assault Weapons
[twitter]What do you do when an 8-year-old you don’t know unloads an entire water pistol on your chest? If you’re me, you yell at him. Let me back up a bit. With a heat wave…
Thudguard: Helmets for Toddlers
The Thudguard is a soft helmet for toddling babies who can bonk their head a bit. When I was almost consumed by The Cult of Mom at Lynn Valley Library last week, one of the…
Free Parking
Parks. I love them. The kids love them. And they’re free. There are 2 keys for families buying a new home: proximity to schools and parks. Our new home is close to 3 schools and…