When our kids were very small we had all sorts of advice thrown our way. At times it seemed like everyone we met had an opinion on how we should …
ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
Society is suffering from anxiety at an alarming and apparent rate. Teens frequently experience anxiety from the daily stressors they encounter, while navigating the grown-up world. Even children in elementary …
UPPING OUR FAMILY ACTIVITY FUN FACTOR WITH RING FIT ADVENTURE
We’re always looking to shake things up and find new ways to get active as a family. Lately, our kids had been on screens more than usual for schoolwork & …
RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS
Looking back on your life, when have you felt the most confident? How did it feel? Did you feel strong, healthy, vibrant and connected? Was your confidence linked to your …
SWEETS & TREATS: HOW TO MANAGE SUGARY FOODS AND OTHER ‘JUNK’ FOODS
When my daughter was three, I found her in the closet of her bedroom eating toothpaste. I was perplexed, what was she doing and why? When I asked her, she …
TOOL KIT FOR RAISING HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS
Every parent wants happy healthy kids, and we’re all trying our best to make it happen! Here in British Columbia, we’re lucky to have access to some of the best products …
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE IN YOUR LIFE?
Do you have enough space? In a world where everyone’s talking about Marie Kondo and decluttering, this is a pretty common question. But I’m not necessarily talking about physical space. …
Maplelea Dolls Spread Holiday Cheer
Just over three years ago at ages 5 and 7, our girls received their Maplelea dolls: Taryn from Banff, AB, and Charlsea from Saltspring Island, BC. The video below was …
ONLINE SANTA EXPERIENCES FOR 2020
With so many holiday celebrations, Santa photos, and Holiday attractions being delayed or canceled this year, we wanted to make sure that your kids could connect with Santa online. Here …
UNIQUE STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS BY AGE
Looking for great stocking stuffer ideas to put a smile on everyone’s face Christmas morning? We have pulled together a list of our favourite stocking stuffer ideas by age from …