The Garden

Being a mom is no easy task. Taking care of children, let alone one, can quite literally be a full-time job. From a newborn to a teenager, kids will always need their mom in some capacity. Although motherhood can be...

I have a problem. I’m lazy when it comes to how I praise my 1-yr-old daughter. It’s not that I don’t encourage her—it’s that I praise her for being cute, and not for any of the other awesome things she is....

Ok, that title is a lie. It’s all science. But the amount of good that comes from hugging really does seem like magic. A good hug is such a simple thing that it boggles the mind to see what an...

Love is in the air. As Valentine's Day approaches, everyone is thinking of how they can surprise their loved ones with their utmost love and affection. Whether it is shown through hugs, kisses, cuddles, words, gifts, or other acts, everyone...

Scene 1 It was after five o’clock, and tired commuters crowded the grocery store, grabbing a few items for supper. Suddenly, a child’s delighted squeal rang out. “Daddy, look! Oranges!!” The father immediately stopped the cart, and his three-year-old reached...

Does your kid stay inside the lines or consider the lines to be more “suggestions”? Either way, colouring is a fun way to relax. Kids can spend hours colouring and staying out of mischief, which is why it’s a favourite...