Big Ideas Simply Explained @DKCanada Book #Review
The Big Ideas Simply Explained series is for everyone interested in a topic but at the same time intimidated by the complexity and breadth...
Learning to speak Canadian English (It’s not British or American – it’s Canadian)
When we moved to Canada, we had already spent a lot of time here and were aware of the cultural differences between the UK...
Lessons From Our Experience Being Burgled
You never really appreciate what it is like to have a crime committed against you until it happens. You can sympathise and empathise but,...
Our family movie nights #Streamteam
When we were young free and single, a movie night meant going out, buying popcorn & nachos & candy and being able to stay...
OurPact – Teaching Responsibility Through Technology
“I’m excited to introduce you today to a wonderfully helpful app, OurPact. All opinions are my own.“
When we were kids there was no potential...
Easy Resolutions For Your Child’s Education
As adults New Year is the time to make resolutions. You know the ones - get fit, loose weight, get organised, learn something new....
Get the VIP treatment you deserve at the RBC Avion Holiday Boutique
Let's face it; holiday shopping is not always the most fun thing to do. I enjoy making a list (& checking it twice) planning...
Souris Mini – Fabulous & Exclusive Kids Clothes #Review
Souris Mini is not your average children's clothing retailer. Their unique designs and excellent quality make the clothes feel like expensive designer wear, scaled...
Teaching Our Kids Self Confidence And Respect For Others
Each of us has many labels. Some of them we like, others we don't. Some of my labels are (in no particular order!):
Wife
Mum
Reader
Ginger
Cook
Painter
Canadian
Some labels...
Leap Ahead In Learning With The ‘Leap-Pad Platinum
There are plenty of tablets on the market that are aimed at children. From devices that look like functioning tablets but are nothing more...
DK FindOut – A Learning Resource From @DKCanada
Everyone who reads my blogs with any regularity knows how much I really like Dorling Kindersley books. The reference books are always so well...
Math’s more fun with #UMIGO – A Review
One of the biggest challenges to supporting a child's education is finding commercial free, good quality resources that will engage your child and not...
Parents Of Kids With Special Needs Fail Themselves
Parents of kids with extra challenges are a funny bunch, both funny ha-ha, and funny peculiar; funny ha-ha because – well if you don’t...
Galactic Academy of Science series – Kids book review
We are always on the lookout for books that are educational as well as entertaining. When you have a reluctant reader, books that stimulate...
