I knew we all needed a list of books about raising boys because OMG, parenting boys is so frustrating! I mean, raising girls is just as frazzling (I have both), but the boy thing is throat-punching me lately. Ugh. Before I come over all negative and whiney, let me tell you the things I LOVE …
Boys
“How to raise a feminist” seems like a silly topic to discuss in 2018. But I’m well aware that not every kid is lucky enough to be raised feminist. Max, who is 13, was loving being in an all-boys class for Design Tech at school. But not for the reasons you might think. A week …
Max’s amazing Pokemon party had some big make-it-easy Pokemon party ideas: like a storyline. From the very beginning of the party, the kids were all Pokemon trainers, charged with catching, training and battling a Pokemon. We had such fun coming up with some fantastic Pokemon party ideas that weren’t your average party games. Like all good …
Felt is a cheap, versatile craft supply (you can buy sheets of it at Kmart or Amazon, it’s also available at discount shops and craft shops). My eldest daughter made the cute little bears above, cutting out the felt and sewing on the ears and eyes. She drew the rest of the faces with a …
I’ve discovered podcasts this year and often listen to one on the way home from school on the bus. These three are my favourites so far. I’d recommend any of these podcasts for middle school boys and older. Of course, loads of girls will like listening to these too. ++ This list is good too: …