Family Life
Original Family picnic
Summer, flowers in the garden, soft breeze…anything to make us want to eat outdoors. Today, I suggest a kid’s picnic basket to add a magical touch to the experience. A bit different than a typical evening at the restaurant! Kids…
How to make our kids like “yuck” food
Feta cheese, spinach, onions, tofu…or worst, mushrooms! These foods all have one thing in common: they scare off our kids. But gone are the days when these would fire up family feuds! Here are a few recipes that will make…
Breastfeeding & fatherhood
Becoming a parent, for us fathers-to-be, feels like going up against a world of uncertainty with nothing more than a pat on the back by way of encouragement, it’s like taking onMount Everestarmed with a ball of string. Breastfeeding is…
Travelling Families: One Year Around the World
A year around the world seems like a myth; an infeasible adventure, especially with children. Believe it or not families have successfully done it! Let’s take a look at these few who have had fascinating world journeys, crossed various landscapes and how it…
How to Help Your Child Prepare for University
We started 2012 with new promises and commitments, and helping your child prepare and find the right university might have been one of those promises or commitments. For any young adult who is completing university or college, now is the…
How To Talk About School Bullying With Your Kids
Quebec was hit hard after hearing the news about young Marjorie Raymond this past spring 2011. The 15 year old ended her life after being physically and emotionally harassed at her school in Gaspésie. This tragic event again sparked the…
All-Girls pyjama party Tips
When you’re between the ages of 8-15 years old, pyjama parties are are a must! Little girls love getting together with their friends to gossip, watch movies and eat junk food. If you happen to be the parent in charge…
Ways to survive a public outing with your child
Family outings sometimes turn out to be more of an ordeal than fun. Kids bouncing off the walls, parents worried sick that somebody is going to run off or get hurt. But all’s well that end’s well when the security…
Volunteer Opportunities for the Holidays
The holiday season is the symbol of generosity and sharing making it the perfect time of year to volunteer! You also have tons of free time, and instead of having family overload, take some time to help out, meet new…
Talking about Underage Drinking with your Teen
I once read in a book that the hardest part about growing up is all the new experiences you have to prepare yourself for, such as underage drinking. As a teenage you’re curious to know what adulthood is all about,…
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