As You Go Along
When you are a parent of a child, and also a child of a parent afflicted with dementia, how do you plan for what’s coming? Sometimes, you just don’t.All the world is not a stage. Though, from the age
Grow Up With Pets
Owning a pet can have many lasting benefits for children, as well as for the entire family unit. Learn how kids can benefit, and what to know before choosing a pet for your family.Nugget was rehomed t
Active Indoor Boredom Busters
When kids are stuck inside, it’s difficult to keep them amused and active. Try some of these boredom busters that quash the dreaded cries of “I’m bored” and boost the body and mind at the same time.Th
Do Picky Eaters Rule Your Mealtime?
Does your child only ever want to eat a few types of foods? Young children are notorious for their picky eating behaviours. Before you let the stress of mealtime get the best of you, consider these ti
Uprooted!
What happens when a meat-loving father has his diet (and his morality) questioned by his animal-loving daughter? He gets a quick lesson in veganism.“There is one thing I would let myself have: gravy.
Simplifying the School Search
In some communities, the options for kids’ schooling abound. From home-based to city-run, baby-signing to multilingual, along with specializations in music, art, sport, or yoga, how do parents make th
Who’s the Boss?
Teaching your children responsibility is one of the backbones of parenting. Why, then, is it so difficult to know how much is too much, and how soon is too soon? Sometimes the hardest thing for an adu
The 11-Year Old CEO
Can kids be entrepreneurs? With a marketable skill, a passion for helping others, and the right support system—absolutely.Ella Psaila seems like a normal 11-year-old. She loves bacon, moustaches, and
5 Ways to End Bedtime Battles
In my house, the call to bedtime also signals the arrival of My Son the Lawyer, an expert negotiator able to extract every scrap of available read-aloud time—that is, when he isn’t tossing all of his
Teaching Kids to Cook—and Care
What do you get when you mix kids of all ages with a celebrity chef and give them a mission to cook for people in need? A unique and eye-opening volunteer experience for the whole family.To my conside
