Children learn by doing. That’s a fact. And as the COVID-19 pandemic has turned many homes into a classroom, many paren’ts are looking for fun and innovative ways to keep their children learning. So, what better way to do this than with some DIY science experiments you can do from your very own home? Students […]
Every year on February 22 we celebrate Be Humble Day, a day that promotes modesty, humility and the ability to put others before oneself. But what does that even mean? How do you, as a paren’t, explain a complex concept like humility to your little ones, and how do you even encourage them to stay […]
Every year on November 8 we celebrate STE(A)M Day, a day that promotes learning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. By its very nature, STE(A)M activities encourage creativity and help develop your child's problem solving skills and, as we all know, these skills will definitely come in handy when they grow up. Photo from […]
I have to admit that I was one of the pickiest eaters as a child. I think I actually gave my mother premature grey hair because I refused to eat anything at lunchtime. One school year, I literally only ate Nutella and provolone sandwiches for lunch (luckily, not in the same sandwich). So what do […]
Summer boredom is real. When I was young, and the summer was winding down, I remember I was so bored one day that I actually played a game called "Five Rocks" (yes, you read that correctly). It literally consisted of getting five rocks, placing them on your hand, throwing them up in the air and […]
Photo Credit: annca from Pixaby Spring has finally arrived, so you know what that means? It is time for spring cleaning! Right now, paren’ts are rejoicing while children are cringing at the prospect of spending countless hours sweeping, washing, vacuuming, and so much more. But chores are a very important part of any childhood. Not […]
This year, April 7th marks Good Deeds Day. According to the official website, this day was established in 2007 and, "…is an annual tradition of good deeds. All over the world, hundreds of thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be […]
February 21st is International Mother Language Day. Established by the United Nations (UN) in February 2000, International Mother Language Day aims to promote the importance of multilingualism throughout the world. Photo Credit: Tumisu on a CC License. According to the UN, “every two weeks a language disappears taking with it an entire cultural and intellectual […]
As Family Literacy Month 2019 is coming to a close many paren’ts and caregivers are asking me how to keep their children interested in reading all year long. The obvious answer is that you should be visiting the library every single day (wink, wink!), but if this is not possible for your family then I […]
The holidays are definitely my favourite time of the year. For me it represents warmth, good cheer, family, and tradition. And not surprisingly, one of my favourite traditions during the season is to spread good cheer by sending holiday cards to my family and friends both near and far. Photo Credit: rawpixel on a CC […]