Petite enfance

After an easy, breezy summer, it can be tough to get back into a stricter routine in September, but routines are not all bad. 😊 Children, especially those who face any extra challenges, thrive on predictable routines because they are reassuring. Also, if a certain task proves more difficult for ...

August is a lovely summer month. It is often warm but not always as hot as July. Plus, there are fewer bugs which is a wonderful perk when spending time outdoors. Have you taken a moment to prioritize what you would like to do to enjoy some quality time with your ...

Don’t you love summertime? Most people seem more laid back, relaxed and happy in general. Simply opening the windows adds freshness and somehow makes our living space seem less cramped. Add to that the wonderful effects of feeling the breeze and hearing the birds sing. These are days when we ...

June is here and wow, doesn’t it feel great! Longer, brighter days, warmer weather, flowers blooming, picnics, playgrounds. Soon, the outdoor pools will open! I always feel like there is a buzz in the air this time of year when everyone is excited for the start of summer and getting ...

Mother’s Day holds a particularly special place in my heart because nine years ago, my oldest son was born on that day. While his birthday doesn’t coincide with Mother’s Day this year, we often find ourselves celebrating both occasions together. In our family, celebrating one naturally means celebrating the other. ...

It finally feels like spring is in the air with all the sunshine we have had this week. Don’t you just love the feeling of warm sunshine on your face after winter? It also is a little more motivating to get outside with our little ones when it is nice ...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a parent? I know I certainly do. I often have to remind myself that it is okay to say that being a parent is hard work sometimes. Raising a child takes responsibility, commitment and engagement. Add to that the choices we need to make ...

February is by far my favourite of all the winter months. I absolutely love it! February often brings blue skies, longer and brighter days, and fluffy snow, not to mention slightly warmer temperatures than January. How lucky are we to live here in the wintertime. With its overflowing agenda of ...

January is one of the coldest months in the Belle province of Québec. I don’t know about you, but I often find it tricky to dress my little ones this time of year. I remember finding it even tougher when they were babies, so I often asked for tips from ...