As spring peeks around the corner at us, it is time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Children naturally love being outdoors and now that the weather is nicer it’s easier to be outside more. Going for walks and listening to the sounds of nature has...
Bedtime Stories Build Brains Bedtimes stories bring visions of soft lighting, cozy pillows and blankets, books and a family enjoying time together. Maybe you have memories of bedtime story time and you'd like to recreate that for your children, or as an adult you love...
When I think of summertime, I automatically think things will slow down. I always plan on having some down time to relax and enjoy this short season. I’ll even hum that old song “Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer. Then June turns to July and suddenly August is...
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways. This is the title to a sonnet written and published by Elizabeth Barrett Browning over one hundred and seventy years ago and is proof that we are always looking for ways to show our affection. Whether a kind...
The weather is wonderful, and summer is in full swing. Before the season changes, plan to hit the road and get the family out of the house and visit all the wonderful places Southwestern Ontario has to offer, even if it’s just around the corner. These tips are more...
Have you ever noticed your child having more fun with the box or wrapping paper than the gift they just opened? If you have, you’re not alone. A cardboard box lets your child’s imagination go far. Is it a cave, a boat, or a robot? The wrapping paper or tissue makes...