Parenting
Our Family Is Planting A Veggie Garden For The First Time!
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is a campaign designed to get our kids eating more fruits and veggies. Peterborough, Ontario has been selected as one of the pilot locations to launch this campaign in hopes that we can show the country that by getting kids involved in their food (i.e. gardening) they will make healthier
Life Is All About The Little Moments
This might be my quietest “rant” yet. I realized something, while watching some old home movies the other night. Life is all about the little things. There’s nothing bigger. Take the time. One person shared this quote from John Lennon in the comments on my video and it’s so true: Life is what happens when
If You Want Healthier Kids… The Healthy Kids Community Challenge Is For You!
Would you be excited to see your kids eating more fruits and vegetables? Of course you would! This summer, I’m jumping on board with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, to help families get excited about growing, preparing, and eating a lot more fruits and veggies! When kids are more involved with how their food is grown
Here’s What You Need To Know About Drugs And Your Kids
I recently had a parent reach out to be after their child told them about a drug called “pixie dust”. I had no idea what this drug was or whether it was something I should be worried about, so I called in the pros and asked Constable Sean Nuisink from the Peterborough Police Service to
It Just Takes One Person To Change The Trajectory Of A Child’s Life
I recently did a vlog about how my boys don’t fit into the school system and it resonated with a lot of people. Over the last few years, we’ve had an incredible person in our lives who has helped my son in ways that have completely changed his life. That person, is the principal at
To All The Parents Who Have Kids Struggling In School
If you have a child who is struggling within the school system, this rant is for you. I want you to know you’re not alone. I can’t tell you how many parents I’ve shared this conversation with, yet it’s so easy to think we’re the only ones struggling. The system doesn’t work for everyone. It’s
We All Need A Little More Carpe Diem In Our Lives
Have you ever fallen into the habit of planning for certain moments in the future and forgetting to live in the NOW? I think we all do this and sometimes we don’t even realize we’re doing it. We want to connect with our kids, but when they ask to go and ride bikes right NOW,
I Went Bike Shopping With My 13 Year Old
I can’t believe how excited I am about my new bike. Honestly it’s like I got new shoes! Sharing this experience with my daughter has been awesome! It’s not always easy to find those activities that help you get closer to your kids, especially TEENS, so this has been a big WIN for me! Thanks