If you’ve been following along for a little while you’d know Jayden, our 4th born who is turning 10 this year was diagnosed with ADHD. He’s a wonderful child who is managing his ADHD but now another problem has started to get worse and we are trying to work our way through it; anger. Jayden… Continue to Read
How to Get Toddlers Excited About Reading
It’s hard to believe Hanna is now two but when you meet her and spend time with her she seems so much older than she actually is. She’s such a smart little girl who loves to learn and loves to get into everything – which is a blessing but also a curse, oh to be… Continue to Read
Tips for Throwing a Birthday Party on the Cheap
Birthday parties are never cheap which is why we never have them. Well, that and growing up my mom never really had the money to do much for me for my Birthday which I actually grew up respecting because she would either buy me a cake or make me one and I’d get one gift… Continue to Read
How to Motivate a Child with an ADHD Diagnosis
The past few months have been a learning curve for all of us in our household. With Jayden’s ADHD diagnosis it’s been a constant for me to research and make sure we are doing everything we can to help aide him with everything he needs. All children no matter what challenges they face, or disorders… Continue to Read
Keeping The Kids Protected During Summer Fun With Simply Protect Kids and Baby Lotion
With less than a week left for the kids at school summer is almost here! We are thrilled and have so much planned for the next two months, we just can’t wait to get the kids home to start our fun! One thing we don’t plan on this summer though is nursing a bad sunburn!… Continue to Read
How I Organize Diapers & Accessories For 2 Baby Girls
Having two little ones close together means having a lot of diapers, wipes and accessories that can end up all over the place. Living in our house it often does so I had to do something to end the clutter, and mess! Back when my older two girls were younger it was a nightmare keeping… Continue to Read
Alternative Allowances For Kids That Aren’t Money
Allowances! My kids love spending money and they have one specific chore each (all kids 7+) yet they always ask if they can do things to help me out or dad out around the house to earn some extra money! I’ll admit — I’m a sucker for my kids. When they want something I always… Continue to Read
Send the Kids on an Outdoor Adventure This Summer with YMCA Summer Day Camp!
Disclosure: This post is in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. As always, opinions are all mine. During the summer months kids tend to complain a lot about being bored! Back when we were kids we were outside all day and into the night until the street lights came on. I remember never being… Continue to Read
Fun Outdoor Activities For Kids That Toddlers Can Follow Along With During Spring & Summer
Having eight kids means lots of different activities going on all the time at the same time. My kids range from age 6 weeks to 15 years old so what one of the older kids may be doing the other kid who is 2 may not be able to do. So, I’ve had to really… Continue to Read