Disclaimer - This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It's always fun to learn about new activities, places to visit, things to do, and … [Read more...]
The Giving Effect – Give Where We Live
"Every act of giving inspires another." (TELUS Give Where We Live - The Giving Effect) Growing up, my grandparents taught us to help others whenever possible. This practice has always been important to my family, and this is something I have noticed TELUS doing year after year with their Give Where We Live/TELUS Days of Giving campaigns. The message and impact of TELUS' … [Read more...]
My Little Dreamer – Helping Kids Achieve Their Dreams #MyLittleDreamer
When I grow up, I want to be… When I was a child, I was a little dreamer. I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. My first experience with relationships outside the family was with my kindergarten teacher. She was a gentle, caring, nurturing teacher and, as a timid child, that made all the difference in my experience entering my school years. In grade five, I had … [Read more...]
Addressing Tough Situations with Kids #StreamTeam
Addressing tough situations with kids -- How do we broach certain topics without making things awkward or difficult for our kids? Parenting is not for the faint of heart. When Little One was an infant, I worried about things like whether she was feeding enough, sleeping enough, growing enough, and meeting all her milestones. Yes, on numerous occasions, I even … [Read more...]
Family-Friendly Earth Day Ideas
Teaching children to be good stewards to the Earth is important because this is the only Earth we have. It teaches us to respect and value what our planet offers. This is why each year, our family tries to come up with new family-friendly Earth Day ideas. Though every day is Earth Day, and we make treading lighter on the planet part of our lifestyle, on April 22nd, many … [Read more...]
8 Online Safety Tips For Your Family – TELUS WISE
Much of our daily lives are spent online. We rely on being digitally connected for many aspects of our lives. Work, research, education, recreational web surfing -- all of those require us to be online. Though there are many positives of being connected, one of my biggest concerns is online safety for my family. My little girl is six years old (she'll be turning … [Read more...]
WE Day: We Are All Connected In Our Journey from Me to We #WeDay
We are all connected in our journey from Me to We. If there's one thing I wish to succeed at as a parent, it is to teach my child that there is a larger world outside of ourselves and that we all have a journey from Me to We. At the tender age of six, I believe Little One is on the right track. I see it in how caring, compassionate, empathetic, kind, gentle, giving and … [Read more...]
We Day ~ Will you answer the Call for Change?
When I was ten years old, I wrote a letter to the Minister of the Environment. I penned a letter on a sheet of loose leaf and wanted a call for action since I felt something needed to be done about clear-cutting, deforestation, acidic precipitation, etc, etc, etc. I was ten and I wanted to make a difference. Years later, when I was in high school, I joined the Amnesty … [Read more...]
On September 20th, Rediscover Nature
Last month, I saw a video that had a huge impact on me that it prompted me to write a blog post on childhood. More precisely, it was a blog post about keeping nature a part of childhood. Today, less than 10 % of kids are spending time in nature. That is alarming. When I think of my childhood, most of it was spent outdoors whenever possible. It really makes me sad to … [Read more...]
Fresh from the Farm: Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools #FreshFromFarm15
Healthy eating and healthy living are very important to our family. We grow a good portion of our food on our farm and for the food we do not grow, we try to buy locally as much as possible. For me, making sure our six year old knows where her food comes from and how it is grown are also very important. Little One is involved in all aspects of food production from … [Read more...]
Prepping for the First Day of School #StreamTeam #DINOTRUX
I know, I know. We're not allowed to mention the word "school" yet. Friends of mine remind me that it's a cardinal sin to utter the words "school", "back to school", "back to school lunches", and "back to school shopping" this early in August. I can't help it. It seems like we're clinging onto the remains of Summer even if I know we still have a few weeks to … [Read more...]
PC Cooking School for Kids
Cooking is love made visible." Some of my earliest memories consist of being in the kitchen with my grandparents, learning how to cook traditional Filipino dishes. Afritada, Menudo, Sinigang, Tortang Talong, Adobo, Sio Pao are just some of the foods that transport me back to my childhood. I learned a lot about life and family in my grandparents' kitchen. I also learned that … [Read more...]
The importance of STEM learning
From the moment we discovered we were pregnant, we promised to do everything possible to ensure the well-being and over-all health of that life growing inside the womb. I did everything from making sure to eat healthy, keep hydrated, keep active, and get enough sleep, to reading parenting books and books on pregnancy and what to expect. Once baby was born, the focus was on … [Read more...]
How Being Different Teaches Children Acceptance
It's okay to be different. At least, that's what we keep telling our six year old daughter. She's quirky, a bit feisty, sometimes very stubborn and oftentimes goes against the grain. She's that kid who doesn't like fried food or sugary food. She loves vegetables, meat and fish. She's often the last to finish at any activity and sometimes doesn't finish at all. She … [Read more...]
Let Curiosity Soar with Curiosity Box!
Arts and crafts are always a big hit in this house. Little One is forever creating fun works of art and challenging different skill sets. To say she's creative is an understatement. Sometimes, she's a little too creative! Case in point? See here. She's learning to read, so listening to her sound out the words and follow steps to complete an activity or craft actually help … [Read more...]