An important milestone in the life of a teenager (and their parents) is the first job. Each child will reach that milestone in his/her own time and the average workplace looks for teenagers who are at least 14 - 16 years of age. As a parent, you may be ready for them to get a job before they express the desire. Here are some things to consider when deciding if your child is ready for his/her first job. Financial Desire Some kids have their hands out for money on a daily basis. They want … [Read more...] about How to Know When Teenagers are Ready for their First Job
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The Little Things
I just watched the latest episode of This Is Us, like I do most Wednesday mornings. This episode was following a storyline we've been waiting for. We. My mother-in-law and I. We watched religiously and talked about the characters and the story and where we thought it was going next. We were anxious to find out what the shift to the future was all about (if you don't watch, This Is Us plays it fast and loose with timelines and can cover decades in one episode). Today I found out, and I can't … [Read more...] about The Little Things
Top 10 Creepiest Things Online
Pin me! Are you sick of the lovey dovey Valentine's Day hype? Do your teens love scary stuff? There's no end of it online. You can be exhilarated, horrified and more than a little frightened on some websites. Here are some of the creepiest things online. Don't worry, I skipped the gore. 10. Click Click Click Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? That’s exactly how you will feel when you visit this strange website that gives a running commentary … [Read more...] about Top 10 Creepiest Things Online
Family Day Events in Ontario
Pin me! UPDATED ANNUALLY! It is almost Family Day weekend in Ontario, and that means there are a lot of fun family events happening around the province! I have compiled a list of just a few of the amazing activities happening around the province this Family Day weekend...fishing, skating, swimming and so much more! Take a look below and feel free to leave more activities in the comment section! Ontario Wide Family Fishing Weekend February 16-18, 2019 is designated as OFFW … [Read more...] about Family Day Events in Ontario
Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
Guest Post In a world where kids are expected to be more grown-up than ever, it’s no surprise that many of them struggled to sleep the same way that their parents do. Kids are more stressed than ever these days, with school starting very early in the morning and after-school activities taking up their entire evenings without leaving time for homework and relaxation. More than two-thirds of American high schoolers don’t get enough sleep. It’s not hard to guess that Canadian rates would be … [Read more...] about Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
10 Book Series that Will Make Your Tween a Reader
Pin me! My mother instilled in me a love of reading that I always hoped to pass along to my children. Despite reading to him each night and providing a plethora of reading material, it seemed that my oldest son just wasn't going to be a reader, not for pleasure anyway. Then, in his 8th year, it all changed. Make Your Tween a Reader I had purchased the first three Harry Potter books for him as a Christmas gift. While I hadn't read them, one of my babysitters really enjoyed them and I … [Read more...] about 10 Book Series that Will Make Your Tween a Reader
