Music to My Ears: “I want Music Education for my Kids”
Music is invisible. But it is one of the greatest forces in the world. You can’t touch music, but music can touch you. Add some soaring strings to an otherwise ordinary scene in a film, and even the...
View ArticleA Foolproof Idea for Spring Break Entertainment
Spring has sprung! In our house, Spring Break is the mini-version of what comes next: summer break. It will be here before we know it. Kids look forward to the breaks away from school, but boredom sets...
View ArticleAutism Awareness Month: Agony of De Feet
Although Autism awareness feels “new,” the Autism Society has recognized April as Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. It is the time of year where the Autism organizations and advocates throughout...
View Article6 Rules of Digital Citizenship for Kids
Our kids are digital natives. They are exposed to and use digital devices from a very early age. In those early years, we work very hard to ensure that our children are in a “closed” environment –...
View ArticleWhat Being THAT Kid Taught Me about Acceptance
My parents always taught me to be myself in every situation. We moved a lot when I was growing up, so being myself in a new country and new school wasn’t always accepted by my peers. I was THAT kid –...
View ArticleEarth Day is Every Day!
Jane Ji had a resolution to be a contributor to our blog this year. We think it is only perfect that she launches her blog career with an article for Earth Day. Jane is the president of Springbay...
View ArticleSchool’s Out for Summer …
If it is June, then it must mean that your “normal” schedule has been turned upside down! Is is the annual Return of the Children. With school out for the summer, the task of finding ways to entertain...
View ArticleSummer’s not Summer without Family
To celebrate summer, we’ve invited our staff to share something they love about summer – an event, a memory, a favorite food … you get the idea. This week, Victoria Nguyen tells us what summer means to...
View ArticleThe Gift of a Family Road Trip!
To celebrate summer, we have invited each of our staff members to share something they love about summer. The idea is to celebrate something about summer’s past. It can be an event, a vacation memory,...
View Article5 Steps to Teaching Kids Royal Manners
Once upon a time there was a little girl who was chosen to represent her class and give flowers to the King of Sweden. To prepare for the royal visit, she brought a lovely dress, got a haircut,...
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