You had to figure P!nk would be a pretty cool Mom. It sounds like her daughter’s got the same kind of attitude. She might have to set some rules after this one, though…
Did you ever have to set some ground rules with your kids about bad words?
You had to figure P!nk would be a pretty cool Mom. It sounds like her daughter’s got the same kind of attitude. She might have to set some rules after this one, though…
Did you ever have to set some ground rules with your kids about bad words?
Watch this video of a little kid’s adorable Halloween costume. The video was shown on America’s Funniest Home Videos!
Always important to make sure things are weighted properly when planning your kids costumes.
Yesterday was a sad day for everyone in Canada. If you’re anything like me chances are you couldn’t escape the coverage and spent at least a portion of the day watching it on TV, or reading about it on the internet.
I’m in my 30′s and can barely fathom how or why someone could possibly kill a young soldier, and I can’t even begin to imagine how difficult it must be to explain the situation to a child. My son is only 6 1/2 months, so I’m pretty sure yesterday didn’t even register on his radar, but for those of you with older kids, The Huffington Post has published a bunch of great tips on how to talk to your kids about yesterday’s shootings and other horrific events.
Some of my favourites were:
If you click HERE The Huffington Post has 12 move wonderful tips how to talk to your kids and help them understand.
Some more great words of advice comes from Mr. Rogers…well actually Mr. Rogers mother. In this video he recounts what his mother told him whenever there was bad news on the television.
WestJet’s amazing Christmas gift giving of last year has been bested…by WestJet. I tell ya…goosebumps and happy tears over here while watching. What about you?
A friendly reminder, that if your kids still haven’t sent their letters to Santa, they might want to work on that this week. December 16th is the final day to mail a letter to Santa with Canada Post and have him write back.
You can drop your Santa Letters in any mail box, just make sure you have your return address, and HIS address right
SANTA CLAUS
NORTH POLE
CANADA – H0H0H0
Here’s some of my favourite Santa letters I found all over the internet. Kids say the darndest things all the time, but at Christmas they are especially awesome!
December 8, 2014
The lazy girl who is loves One Direction - "P.S. Harry can fit in my stocking."
December 8, 2014
The perfect older brother - "Please forgive my little brother for being naughty."
December 8, 2014
The boy who wants it all - ...teddy bear, Batman movie, Wii game, pet fish, a kite, and a Spiderman Movie...And $1,000,000 dollars, and a Jeep."
December 8, 2014
The kid who is self aware - "...Oh, and could you nicely ask your good elves if they could make me a Rockboard scooter. I know I was a little bad this year, but thank you for reading my letter.
December 8, 2014
The girl who gets what Christmas is all about - "I wish i could go to the North Pole and put a present under your tree."
December 8, 2014
The kid who's getting coal - "Please wear something other than red. Also, stop eating so many cookies you fat..."
December 8, 2014
The kid who is keeping it real - "This year I've been a good girl but not when I bit my sister."
December 8, 2014
The kid with anger management issues - "Sorry for saying 'I'm going to punch you in the face!' I would never do that because I am a good boy and know hitting is wrong."
December 8, 2014
The thoughtful kid - "Please keep in mind these are just ideas...so, yeah thank you Santa and you can expect homemade cookies and soy milk..."
December 8, 2014
The girl who wants to be an only child for two more years - "I want for Christmas is a little sister, but not right now, like in 2 years."
December 8, 2014
The Indiana Jones obsessed girl who promises "not to hit anyone with the whip" that she is requesting.
December 8, 2014
The kid who just wants to get down to the basics - "Santa, How do you get into the house?"
December 8, 2014
The girl who wants Santa to pierce her ears in her sleep - "Oh, and here's another thing that I want. 11. I want my ears pierced with pretty earrings when I wake up on Christmas morning."
December 8, 2014
The girl who just wants to return the favor - "I really liked what you brought me, but I want to know what you want for Christmas?"
December 8, 2014
The girl who just couldn't keep it together - "When it was Saturday I thought I would try to be good the whole winter vacation. But it seems like I did not succeed."
December 8, 2014
The kid who just wanted to pay Santa a compliment - "I like your shirt."
December 8, 2014
The truly naughty kid - "I am sorry for cursing my mother, father, sister, and brother, and my cousin."
December 8, 2014
The kid who should have been born in the middle ages - "...I would like: 1. A dungeon 2. Archer towers 3. A bow 4. Arrows 5. Chocolate milk.
December 8, 2014
The kid who wants to show Santa who's boss... - "You better bring my horse this year. Or there will be consequences."
December 8, 2014
The girl who just wants some answers - "How are you? Is it cold in the North Pole? Did you get a lot of snow? Do you know the tooth fairy?...Do you have any other family besides Mrs. Claus and the elves?"
December 8, 2014
The girl who just wants some junk food - "Mom is starting to eat healthy. I am tired sick of it. Make it stop."
December 8, 2014
The kid with just one wish - "Could you please let me see you? It is my 2nd time asking you..."
December 8, 2014
The boy who is focused on his future - "Pick me please! I want to be a toy tester...Please hire me. I would make a good toy maker."
December 8, 2014
The girl whose dad took it too far - "Krampus puts the naughty kids in his bag and takes you to hell. P.S. I had nightmares."
December 8, 2014
The girl whose parents have yet to teach her about drinking and driving - "I'll leave you a pear for ruddy and some beer for you."
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting Spring Break like Chilliwack and Fraser Cascade schools or in the thick of it like Abbotsford…either you’re having a great time out exploring and vacationing or the kids are warming up the timeless refrain…I’m Bored.
Are you able to spend time doing vacation fun over Spring Break or is it business as usual?
I don’t know about you, but I was a pretty gullible kid!
When I was a kid I believed that you could take as much money as you wanted from an ATM, it didn’t matter what you had in your bank account!
I also had a friend who thought that she had to eat an even number of carrots to make sure that her eye sight wasn’t lopsided!
What is a ridiculous thing you believed when you were younger?
Yesterday I watched this super sweet video. I was ‘this close’ to crying…maybe they caught me on an emotional day or maybe it just made sense. Kids know their mommas!
Happy Mother’s Day…a little early.
Calling all kids ages 4-12. Get ready for fun and crazy adventures at City Life Church’s Kids Camp 2015! Early registration is open so make sure you get registered at the discounted rate of $20/child until June 30th. Registration is available online at:
http://www.citylifechurch.ca/calendar/kids-camp-2015/
Or visit the City Life Church office for full registration details!
Contact us at 604-792-0694 or via email at chrisandra@citylifechurch.ca
A summer spent indoors isn’t a summer at all! Sign your kids up for one of our fun-filled camps this season and take part in our exciting adventure camps or engaging art camps! For more information visit us at www.chilliwackblueheron.com, email us at herons@shawbiz.ca, or call us at 6048236603.
Have you heard the saying “from the mouths of babes”? I think this is what they are talking about.
In this hysterically honest video, mom and author Johanna Stein chronicles a normal morning in the life of a mom who has a young child without a filter.
Have your kids ever inadvertently hurt your feelings? What’s the meanest thing your kids have ever said to you?
Right about now the daily dilemma of dinner is taking up your thoughts. You might even send a text or make a call to your sweetie to ask what they would like…only to be met with the classic response of “whatever you make will be good”. DARN! Still left on your own to come up with a yummy and family pleasing meal…yet again.
We’re here to help. Not just you, but also all the kids that Zajac Ranch helps every summer.
Today is Pirate Pak Day at White Spot.
So kids and the young at heart all get to order Pirate Paks…YAY! A toonie from every Pirate Pak sold today will go to Zajac Ranch for Children. Kids and young adults with life threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities get to enjoy a unique summer camp experience. This is the 6th year that White Spot has been raising funds for Zajac Ranch, with $347,172 being raised in previous years…sending more than 100 campers to Zajac Ranch. White Spot week is August 17th to 21st.
So…will you be choosing the Legendary Burger, BC Chicken Burger, Bacon Cheddar Bigger Burger or the Provolone Veggie Burger?
Find out more online at: whitespot.ca
Have a hard time getting your kid(s) to sleep?
This could be the book that changes it all!
It apparently uses psychological tricks to get kids to sleep faster.
And from what I hear, it can work on adults too!
Check out more details HERE.
photo credit: www.independent.co.uk
It is absolutely the driver’s responsibility to be on the look-out for all Pedestrians, especially the kids. That being said, back to school is a great time to review safe pedestrian practices with the kids. If we were to be honest…how many of us need to review the safety rules too? Don’t forget…school speed zones of 30k will be back in effect Tuesday at 7:30am. Those speed zones run school days between 7:30 and 5.
(Photo credit: ICBC/Road Safety BC twitter feeds)
(Submitted by Simon Druker) It’s no secret that technology is playing a bigger and bigger role in the classroom these days, but new research suggests it might not be such a great thing.
“Students who use computers most frequently in schools typically did worse than those who used them a bit more moderately. Adding 21st century technology to 20th century teachings isn’t going to leverage the kind of improvements that we’re hoping for,” says Andreas Schleicher, director for education skills at the Paris-basedOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
He says that’s not unique to a single country. “Quite surprisingly, most of the countries with the strongest learning outcomes have actually been quite cautious when introducing technology.”
“And when they do, they sort of focus on teachers — connecting teachers, building platforms for teacher collaboration — and being quite moderate in student use of computers.”
Research from the OECD shows more technology actually equals lower grades. High-achieving school systems such those in South Korea and Shanghai have lower levels of computer use in school.
“There is no single country in which the Internet is used frequently at school by a majority of students and where students’ performance improved,” says Schleicher.
“The more technology-intensive classroom environments, the students there seem to be coming out lower on their tests. And it’s not just on traditional learning outcomes like math, science, and reading — but also on digital skills. That is really surprising.”
He says how the technology is adapted to current lessons and curriculums is the problem, not the computers and tablets themselves.
“There’s certainly a lot to say for improved software. But we need to think a lot harder about how we leverage technology. Making teachers not just part of those strategies, but a part of their design,” says Schleicher.
Australia, Denmark and Greece were the top three countries, in terms of the amount of classroom minutes students spend on the on the Internet.
It’s the 4th Annual Trick or Treating in Historic Downtown Abbotsford, from 1:00pm- 5:00pm on October 31st!
Loads of treats and lots of fun activities planned for the kids this year.
Make sure to bring a non perishable Food Bank donation and you will receive an entry for the amazing Gift Basket filled with all sorts of goodies from the participating Downtown merchants!
Pay close attention as you travel the streets and grab your loot for when you’re done we want you to cast your vote for the Best Decorated location! Can’t wait to see all the amazing costumes this year!!
Starting Point this year will be at Valley Realty (33787 South Fraser Way) Be sure to check out their awesome slightly spooky and totally fun, haunted house as you get ready to start the fun of Trick or Treating.
A Plus just released a video, where they are talking to kids, asking them Would You Rather Questions – about life.
They asked the kids whether they would rather be rich or happy.
Some of their answers don’t surprise you (I mean kids like money), but towards the end you get some beautiful answers!
Check it out
WestJet’s amazing Christmas gift giving of last year has been bested…by WestJet. I tell ya…goosebumps and happy tears over here while watching. What about you?
A popular restaurant in Rome, La Fraschetta del Pesce, has taken a stand against kids, and banned any under 5!
And as you can imagine, there are MANY parents not happy about this!
The restaurant has even put up a sign on their door, with big ‘NO’ signs over a stroller, crying baby and car seat.
The sign says “Due to some unpleasant incidents caused by a lack of manners, children under 5 are not allowed in this restaurant.”
There are going to be VERY differing opinions on this, I think it all depends on the restaurant. There are definitely restaurants suitable to have young children in, and there are some that certainly are not.
What do you think?!
photo credit: pixabay.com
Presented by G.W. Graham Middle Secondary School and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council: Join Charlotte on June 18th at 2pm at G.W. Graham Middle Secondary School Theatre for an afternoon of upbeat musical fun featuring new songs & duets with her son Matt Diamond from their latest album, “Diamonds by the Sea” as well as signature favourites such as “Four Hugs A Day,” “I Am A Pizza,” “Octopus (Slippery Fish),” and many more! Sponsored by Sticky’s Candy Garrison and Star 98.3
Cost: $10 per ticket. Available for purchase online at chilliwackartscouncil.com, at Chilliwack Community Arts Council – The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) or at the door of GWG Theatre on June 18 (if tickets remaining)