#summer

Parents Are Under Too Much Pressure To Do This
Parents Are Under Too Much Pressure To Do This

Parents Are Under Too Much Pressure To Do This

I have to say we have had one of the best summers ever this year. Why? Because I embraced my ’80s parenting style and let my kids do nothing. For years I felt pressured to have my kids involved in organized sports or groups. But they hated it and I hated it. So why were

Mondays

August 13, 2017

SANTAAAAAAA In the Summer! + Discounted Coupons For Your Family

SANTAAAAAAA In the Summer! + Discounted Coupons For Your Family

It’s still a magical place for my kids.  Nestled in the community of Bracebridge is Santa’s Village. A family entertainment park and camping ground for families. Our family has never camped at Santa’s Village because we have family in Orillia and we always stay with them (thank you COLIN family!) If you are a camper,

MF's Family Movie ProductionsParentingThoughts

July 8, 2015

Is The Electronic Age Hurting or Helping Our Kids??

Is The Electronic Age Hurting or Helping Our Kids??

Both. My three kids are tech saavy, and yes they grab a photograph and try to make it bigger with two fingers. My issue with electronics, in particular the phone, ipad, tablet, and ipod is how it turns anyone who’s using it into a zombie, not just kids.  Think about how you react when you have

Parenting

August 1, 2014

Our Family Trip to African Lion Safari!

Our Family Trip to African Lion Safari!

Hope you enjoy..we had fun surprising the kids, we didn’t tell them we were going anywhere till the night before, then we made them guess where and gave them clues!

Parenting

July 16, 2014