Children are perpetual motion machines. They never stop moving. Ever. They run, jump, climb, and repeat with boundless energy. And I love watching it all.
Posts tagged zacharie
Photo Essay Of A Day At The Calgary Stampede With Kids
What’s a day at the Calgary Stampede look like with kids? Here’s a photo essay of our annual visit to the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth.
The Best Popsicle Recipes Of Summer
The best popsicle recipes are not recipes at all, really. Ask your kids to point and then just blend and freeze. Here’s some inspiration to get you started
The Best Father’s Day Ever
I had the best Father’s Day ever this weekend. I watched my boys play, share, and care for each other. We just soaked up a perfect weekend away.
June 21 Is Go Skateboarding Day 2015
Go Skateboarding Day is being celebrated in Calgary on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Families and skaters are welcome at Shaw Millennium Park.
#TBT: The Athabasca Glacier in 1984 and Again In 2015
A #tbt to my visits to the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield in 1984 and then again in 2015. So much has changed.
What Happens When You Dump A Beer On My Kid
Dump beer on my kid, and it’s on. You’ve heard of angry Mama Bears standing up for their children? Here’s my story of going full Papa Bear.
Zacharie at 8
Zacharie turns 8. Here’s the state of the son letter celebrating his eighth birthday.
Was This My Son’s Clinton / Kennedy Moment?
What would happen if your kids’ future was somehow influenced by greatness in the present. How would it be if they met that mentor?
The Moment When Your Kids Discover Their Passions
All you can give your kids is the opportunity to explore. It’s up to them to find what they truly love, you just need to give them options. I think my kids have discovered their passions.
One Day You Wake Up And Your Little Boys Aren’t Little Anymore
They grow up so fast. You hear it so often from more experienced parents that you never really believe it. Until the day you do. My little boys are becoming big boys. Wow, does time fly.
This Time, I Decided To Vote Like A 7 Yr Old
I couldnt pick a party to vote for in the Alberta Election, so I decided to vote like a 7 yr old. I had my son take the vote compass quiz to pass my ballot.
My Kids Weren’t Always Picky Eaters
If your kids are picky eaters it’s your own fault, says chef Curtis Stone. And he’s right. My kids weren’t always picky, but when you choose the easy way out .. guess what you get?
When Your Kids Ditch You On A Family Vacation
Is it possible to go on a family vacation without kids? I mean, the idea of a “family vacation” is that you all spend time together, right? Not when the kids ditch you.
Throwback Thursday: My First NHL Game, My Son’s First NHL Game
I saw my first NHL game when I was 8, nearly 9. My son was just 18 months when he entered the arena. For throwback thursday, here’s what I remember.
So You Want Your Kids To Be Elite Athletes? Listen To This Advice From Steve Nash
Parents wanting their kids to make it to the pros should listen to this advice from Steve Nash. Stop pushing your kids and let them play. Elite athletes often echo the same refrain; private coaches dont get you to the top, free play and creativity does.