Camp Jean Nelson is a Canadian summer camp for kids with diabetes. They do all the things kids do at summer camp with one difference – they do it with T1D.
Mentors And Apps Help Make T1D Easier For Teens
Fall Into A New Routine
Fall is a great time to get into a new routine. From getting outside to fun family activities, here’s how I get things done in the fall with family.
THEN and NOW: My 80s Back To School List Versus My Kids’
Who had it easier me in the 80s or my kids now? Here’s a NOW and THEN comparing my 80s back to school shopping list with my kids’ modern one.
When Your Kids Can’t Wait For Summer To Be Over
I’m working with Microsoft Canada to celebrate World Teachers Day. Nominate a great teacher in your life with the nomination form below. And shout it online with #BecauseYouTeach!
DadCAMP Drives: 2018 Ford EcoSport
Cars are dead, long live cars. I’m looking at ditching my sedan for a compact SUV, so this time around on DadCAMP Drives I had a look at the 2018 Ford EcoSport.
Stop Making It Seem Like Working Moms Are The Only Ones Who Struggle To Balance Career And Kids
Working moms aren’t the only ones struggling with work life balance, working dads need support too. A viral twitter thread from NYT’s Sheera Frenkel shows how much work there is to do
Five Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for Back-To-School
It’s back-to-school season and here are 5 tips to get you geared up and ready for fall.
What Happened When A Kid Told My Son “Being Gay Is Bad”
More often than I’d like to admit, my sons have encountered ignorant bigotry from their peers. It’s tough being the pace setter, but someone has to.
How To Get Your Kids To Eat More Veggies
Want your kids to eat more veggies? Get them excited about their food! I took my son on a tour of a lettuce greenhouse .. and it worked!
What’s The Longest You’ve Ever Grounded Your Kid?
Today the longest sentence I have ever commuted as a parent ends. Zacharie has been grounded for 3 months, but today he’s free. I don’t even remember what it was that Zacharie did at the end of April that caused me to declare he wouldn’t be allowed to see Avengers: Infinity War opening weekend with his brother and I, but he was misbehaving, I levelled…
Best Gifts for your High School Graduate
Graduating from high school is a feat that should be celebrated – after all, that student successfully navigated the jungle of adolescence and survived.
Take the Self-Care Day Challenge!
As a parent looking after others often gets priority over looking after yourself. for Self-Care Day, here are some ways to put yourself first (and save some money too!)
The Tinman
That feeling when your kid’s Grade 3 creative writing project feels like an episode of Westworld or Black Mirror. The Tinman from Charlie has me beaming.
The Top 5 Questions About Allergies, Answered By A Pharmacist
Here are the top 10 questions people ask about allergies, and the answers from a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist.
I’m On Vacation And I Don’t Miss My Kids
Family vacations are great, but so is taking time away from parenting and going on vacation for yourself. I’m on vacation this week and I don’t miss my kids (all the time).
Everyday Fitness: Burning Calories Without Even Knowing
Even if you are a full-time dad, it may be hard for you to find the time to keep your body in a good shape. And if you are a working dad, especially one with a busy schedule, the time you can spend with yourself can be even shorter. Here’s how to mix in some everyday fitness.