Start a family garden
“Yes, this is an amaz¬ing way to have a shared interest and involve the kids too. Whether you have a big garden or not, gardening is a wonderful activity that brings the fam¬ily together….”
Teaching our kids to give back
“During the Christmas holiday season there are a number of opportunities to give to the community and to those in need. This is a great time of year to teach children about the importance of giving back, which is a value they will have throughout their lives. We have put together some ways of introducing the concept to them…”
Finding the Balance
“Whether we like it or not, digital devices are very much a part of our lives. In so many ways they make our lives so much easier and have advanced communication by light years and while these devices can enhance learning and build community, they can also interfere with everything from sleep to creativity. But read on, it’s not all bad, there are quite a few positives to be gained from device time. We just have to find the balance…”
In this house we will laugh
“Perhaps you have found that the crazy speed at which your weeks are rocketing by and the stress of dailylife, has left your family feeling like you haven’t laughed in forever….”
Winter woes when summer goes
“I spent many a hot steamy,
dripping in sweat, long (too
long!) hazy, lazy summer
day dreaming of winter.
And now that winter is here, I
am afraid to admit I am not so
sure I am happily enjoying it. Are
we ever happy? Well, me especially!
And yip, its only June – but sjoe it’s
already a nippy winter, don’t you agree?…”
