5 Best Smartphone Apps for Parents

It seems as if every Mom, Dad and Teen has a smartphone … except us.  However, after reading the guest post below, I’m starting to think that maybe we need one.  Are you listening Rogers?!?!?!

Take a read through the suggestions below and let us know a) what you think about the selections and b) if you have any smartphone apps that you use as parents, that really work!

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Instant Expert Cheat Sheet – How to Teach Your Child To Play Baseball

It’s funny how children and adults approach new experiences differently.  As a father, I was slightly worried about how Book Boy would do at his first ever baseball game last week.  Book Boy, on the other hand, was a bundle of excited energy!  There were some kids who could play really well (obviously had played for a couple of years) and there were others (like Book Boy) who were just starting out.

So as his Dad, I’ve taken it upon myself to find some ways to help Book Boy accelerate his baseball learning curve through games, practices, colouring sheets … anything … and you’re the lucky recipient of my research!  So here we go! Read the rest of this entry »

Review of Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – Toronto

We’re received many invitations (from friends) to go to Medieval Times but have been unable to for various reasons.  It finally took an invitation from one of Book Boy’s classmates to get our family out to experience this popular attraction.

Here’s our family’s take on the night and some tips to help your family fully enjoy the night!  Also included is a video of the best medieval pre-tournament announcements ever made! Read the rest of this entry »

Where To Find The Best Winter Festivals!

Winter has finally arrived! With the season comes a slew of winter activities for your family to take part in from skiing to skating and from sledding to winter festivals!  When it comes to festivals (for any season), the hard part is finding where and when they’re happening!  If you’re facing this challenge, have we got a site for you! Read the rest of this entry »