Eclectic Homeschooling and Beyond
Well, it’s the end of an era for our family. S delivered his last newspaper last week. It’s hard to believe how many years he’s been at it. He was just turning 5 and eager to help when my oldest son (8 at the time) convinced me to “co-sign” for the first paper route – […]
The End of an Era – Tales and Lessons from the Paper Routes Read More »
To me, Family Pastimes Co-operative Games are the Great Canadian Board Games! That isn’t the company slogan but they are such creatively, thoughtfully developed games that it’s what comes to mind. I admire the fact that they were inspired by a real life parenting moment. Their production began in a family living room and garage
Family Pastimes Co-operative Games: Playing Together … Not Against Each Other:) Read More »
I heard the librarian announce over the speaker that the library was closing for the evening in fifteen minutes. Perfect. I needed to pick my daughter up from choir in ten minutes, they are rarely finished right on time to the minute anyway and it was about a five minute drive over. I’d head out
Being a Parent Between Seasons Read More »
I carried two heavy bags of food toward the upstairs church kitchen with L close behind me, carrying three. We were setting up in a kitchen and Rec room area for her choir weekend workshop and were bringing the food and supplies in from the car. We were early and there was a Family Fun
Laughter Truly IS the Best Medicine – Enjoying the Unique Humour of your Family Read More »
The young girl from next door suddenly went soaring by on her bicycle the other evening as I watered plants on my porch. I had wondered why her mum was sitting on a lawn chair by herself right by the street, but then I understood😊. Not only had the girl now learned to ride a
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We have just gotten back from a fantastic camping trip at Bon Echo Provincial Park, spending a fun-filled three days with cousins. Although it’s less than a 90 minute drive from where I grew up, I’ve only been to Bon Echo once, when I camped there at about the age of 8. I had forgotten
Camping – All Kinds of Wonderful! Read More »
From the early years through the teens and into the adult years, Usborne offers top-notch reference books that support and deepen learning. For almost fifteen years, Usborne Books have been a mainstay in our house. We have read poems, fairytales, myths, legends, retold classics, more recently, graphic novels and, last but not least, our beloved
I know. There is a lot of conversation about screen time. From warnings about too much television and screens for young children to video game, cell phone and computer use for older kids and teens, it’s a big topic and I guess there are many different ways to look at it. On the list of
The Joy of Children’s TV Shows – It’s A Good Thing Read More »
When I was maybe about six or seven years old, I drew and cut out a Santa Claus for the Christmas tree from construction paper. I feel like I have sort of an eye for visual art but my technical skills, both then and now, leave a great deal to be desired! That’s alright because
A Home Where Everyone Belongs Read More »
“I hope we don’t get shot tonight while we’re at the movies.” As I navigated a left-hand turn onto a busy street in early evening traffic, the unexpected words came suddenly, yet calmly, from my then 13 year old daughter’s mouth. Pardon ?!!! It was late fall/early winter of last year and snow was gently
Helping Kids Feel Stable In a World of 24 Hours News … And It’s Often Not Good News Read More »