kids


I’m Sorry There’s Not More Time For Time
There’s a reason why I’m usually late. And it’s not because I don’t respect or value your time. It’s that I love to do a million things. And I love to move. And I love magic moments with my kids. What’s a magic moment? A magic moment is that totally unplanned, spur of the moment

Junior Achievement: What Kids Are Learning In The ‘More Than Money’ Program
Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part series on Junior Achievement and their “More Than Money”. This program is a fantastic way for kids to learn financial literacy… while having fun! It is offered at NO cost to teachers and schools by JA Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka. The students in this video are in grade 6

Getting Outside In Winter (Even When It’s Not Your Thing)
If you’ve been watching my vlogs for a while now, you probably know that I LOVE SUMMER. I love sun and sunshine and heat. Winter, however, is NOT my thing. The air is dry and cold and awful. It’s too dark. It’s TOO COLD. Related: Why Are Snowsuits So Dangerous In Car Seats? But I still

Junior Achievement: How To Get Students And Educators to Achieve!
Calling all educators, students, parents, grandparents, caregivers… and you! I am so excited to bring you a new 3-part series all about the Junior Achievement program. If you’re just learning about JA or want to learn more for your own kids or students, please watch and share this video! This is how you make learning

We Need To Do Better: On “Bad Kids” And “Fixing” The System
This is part two, after sharing my thoughts last week. I wanted to say thank you to everyone for your comments and for reaching out. Parents, you’re not alone. Watch Part 1: We Need To Do Better: A Mom’s Thoughts On The School System and The Kids In It

We Need To Do Better: A Mom’s Thoughts On The School System and The Kids In It
This is a long and personal video, but I hope you’ll watch and let me know your thoughts. Parents, educators, and people who work with children, especially. Join in the conversation on my Facebook page. Watch Part 2: We Need To Do Better: On “Bad Kids” And “Fixing” The System Photo by kazuend on Unsplash

Some Advice For My Daughter On Her First Day Of High School
We are all at a station in our lives. We’re either going up, or going down, and being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is super import. Here’s what I told my daughter on her very first day of high school. It’s something we should all be keeping in mind in our lives.