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Mom of Schoolage Child

Col. Chris Hadfield inspiring students at the Canada Wide Science Festival in Montreal

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending a press conference held at the Canada Wide Science Festival (exhibits
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Dollard Fine Arts Day Camp : 7 Reasons Why it is a Fine Choice Indeed :)

If you’re a West Island Mom, you have likely already heard about the Dollard Fine Arts Day Camp ( also
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Kumon: What is it, Really?

I was invited by Kumon to try out their program with my 9-year-old daughter to see what I thought about
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Tangled & Taken with Royal Shimmer Rapunzel ;)

My youngest daughter is 9 years old and she still plays with dolls often enough…which I happen to love. I
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Netflix Just Made Bedtime a Whole Lot Easier!

“Just 5 more minutes!” Every parent has heard those words…MANY times, often many times in a row at 5 minute
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Dear Graduates: Sometimes There Are No Answers.

Tonight marks the graduation of the class of 2014 for my children’s elementary school, my very own alma-mater. And while parents
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The Not-So-Hidden Danger of e-Readers & Other Mobile Devices: The Charger.

iPods, e-readers, cell phones & tablets, cameras, laptops and more. We live among an array of portable e-devices and each
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Sleepover Parties 101

“Mommy, Can I have a SLEEPOVER Party?” For some of us, this elicits an immediate smile – Wow, my baby
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Where Can I Send My Kids for Music Lessons???

I get asked this question A LOT. Until now, I have only been comfortable to refer my kids’ very own
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A Simple “Giving” Project to Do with Your Kids This Week

I often get emails asking me if I know of charitable initiatives that are ‘kid friendly” in that they are
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