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When Your Kid Wants To Build A Real Robot, What Do You Do?
Charlie is 8 and into coding, engineering, and robotics. His dream is to build a robot, so I’m digging into robotics for kids; activities, books, and toys to help him learn.
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!
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.
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.
1 In 4 Kids Need Glasses And Their Parents Don’t Know It
Children 4-10 qualify for free eyeglasses with The Kids See Free Program at Real Canadian Superstore. It’s an important part of the back to school routine, and eye exams are free!
When Are Kids Old Enough To Walk To School Alone?
When is it okay for kids to walk to school alone? When they’re old enough. The problem is that age varies from parent to government.
Max Domi Is Inspiring Kids With Diabetes To Light It Up
Going back to school and starting back with the team is stressful for kids with diabetes. Thankfully there’s a guy like Max Domi reaching out to help them #LightItUp
The Back To School Bed Time Chart For Kids
What time should your kids go to bed? This handy bed time chart for kids created by a Wisconsin school will get them the most sleep for every age.
The First Day Of School Post (Grade 5 and Grade 3)
I could hardly be considered a dad blogger if I didn’t do a post for the first day of school.
When Summer Break Is No Break At All
How are you keeping your kids occupied over the summer? When you’re a working family, there isn’t much choice – it’s day camps or bust.
15 OF THE BEST GRADUATION SPEECHES EVER
From Steve Jobs to Bono, Tom Hanks to Oprah, here are 15 of the best graduation speeches filled with advice for everyone.
Achievement Unlocked: Charlie Steps Up To The Mic
Charlie has been so shy about speaking publicly, but with his practice on his YouTube channel, he’s developed incredible confidence.
How Sick Does Your Kid Have to Be to Miss School?
What are the rules about keeping home a sick kid to miss school? We all have a different bar, and too many of us are sending our kids to school sick. Sorry.
It’s True, Parents Get Sick More Often Than Other Adults
Parents get sick more often than ‘regular’ people. It’s a scientific fact of life with kids. Here’s how to beat it back
Daddy, What Does Transgender Mean?
How do you explain transgender people to your kids? Honestly and with age appropriate language of love and tolerance. It’s not hard.