Homework Strategies for Parents
Living with a teenager is challenging in and of itself; trying to assist a student who may not want help is even more difficult. Teens desire nothing more than independence from their parents. They...
View ArticleMom The Vote – Take Your Kids To The Polls!
In October, 2008, a federal election took place in Canada, and 10 million eligible voters stayed home. The lowest voter turnout in history saw only 58.8% of voters head to the polls, and of those, only...
View ArticleDon't Let Bedwetting Prevent Your Child from Enjoying Summer Camp
Your daughter is heading off to summer camp. She should be looking forward to making new friends and trying new activities, like the ropes course that this camp is famous for, but the only thing that's...
View ArticleSummer Camp: ‘Bubble-Wrapped’ Kids Experience the Benefits of Camp
At first, the “bubble-wrapped” campers were only familiar with the digital realm of text messages, Facebook and video games. But by the end of summer camp, a new study found they experienced...
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Summer Camp: Single-Sex or Coed
If boys are from Mars and girls are from Venus, would they fare better separately or together in the world of camps? For parents who want their children to attend camp this summer, it’s not only a...
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How to Choose the Right Type of Summer Camp
Day or overnight? Traditional or specialized? Sports, special needs, family, or health and fitness? Faith-based, arts, language, adventure or education? Summer camp is a world beyond canoeing and...
View ArticleBack to School Season Means The Return of Sleepovers
It's back-to-school time—a time of year when kids catch up with friends they haven't seen all summer and start planning after-school activities and sleepovers. It's an exciting time of year, but it can...
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21 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Camp
It’s a place where phone calls and emails are limited and cell phones are usually banned. But in the real world of camp, “bubble-wrapped” kids will get an experience of a lifetime. The hardest part for...
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Fit to be Tied: Tips On Tying Shoes
Learning to tie one’s shoes can be a developmental milestone, a personal goal or a school-ready skill. It can also be a source of frustration for child and parent (“I can’t tie my shoes!” “I’m tired of...
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Flying with Kids: Tips and Etiquette
If you have ever gone flying with young kids, you are probably familiar with the looks of fear and annoyance on the faces of fellow passengers. As a parent, I’m perhaps slightly more sympathetic to...
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