Parenting
We All Need More Art In Our Life
People usually categorize themselves as either “artsy” or “sporty”. I don’t think you have to be one or the other. I think you need both in your life! I think even the most “sporty” people in life are artsy. Movies, music, paint, theatre, whatever form it takes, we can all connect to art, and it
Experiencing The Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament As a Parent
When I was a videographer at CHEX Television, I knew every January I would be covering the Annual Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament. The biggest of its kind in the province, has been running for 58 years. I covered it many times. This year though, it’s a whole new experience for me. For the first
Why It’s Important To Volunteer at Your Kids School
It’s not always easy volunteering at my kids school. The little one usually cries when it’s time for me to leave and honestly my kids can get whacky when I’m there. This year has been one of the first years that I can actually go to the school without causing a major scene. What I
Why I Love and Hate Elf on the Shelf
It’s here, “The Elf on the Shelf”. As I cruise through my facebook feed I quickly realize you are either on one team or the other: PRO ELF ANTI ELF People feel really strongly about this wee doll. I recently read an article by a professor that the Elf on the Shelf is teaching
Bullying vs Conflict. What Should We Be Teaching Our Kids?
Is there an increase in bullying? According to Cst Sean Nusink from the Peterborough Police, not really. Officer Sean, as many of his students call him, says he sees a bigger increase in the stress of scheduling and meeting academic expectations (like reading and writing) than bullying. MF on Patrol with Cst. Sean Nusink, a
Remembrance Day With Grade Ones
Remembrance Day 2015, another emotional day to reflect and remember. This year I volunteered with my son’s grade one class and visited the local Cenotaph. It was the biggest turnout they’ve ever had. The Veteran who facilitated the ceremony was wonderful. He explained the ceremony to the kids and kept the mood upbeat while maintaining
Why I’m a Better Parent Away From Home
I recently was crowd sourcing for a client. They are considering a big contest as part of their marketing campaign. I asked all of you on Facebook: If you could win either a trip for two to an exotic location or cash, which one would you choose? I really thought it would be a no
The Best Place To Raise Kids
Recently I was at the rink with my kids. My son was having his first hockey game. As we walked into the arena we were met by honks, waves and hollers from the other parents heading into the rink on a sunny Saturday morning. While my other son dressed his little brother, I chatted with