A one-on-one trip with your little ones is a great way to slow down and cherish the all-too-fleeting childhood moments, writes James Gordon.
Dad’s Corner
Memoirs of a new dad: School daze
Chris Hunt ponders the emotional rollercoaster of sending his four-year-old son off to school this fall, and wonders who will better adjust to the transition – parent or child.
A very special Christmas, indeed
As parents, we become so focused on the needs of our children that we lose sight of ourselves; we forget how much we need our own magical moments too, writes Chris Hunt. I can still remember the sharp cold biting my […]
The Candy Wars
How far is too far when it comes to junk food restrictions for kids, wonders Chris Hunt.
Time to ship out, son
Why, within a generation, have so many young men been so willing to do so little to leave home, wonders Joe Banks.
Sowing the seeds of inclusion
A recent soccer game with his young son showed Chris Hunt the importance of helping refugees take root and blossom in their new home.
An ode to potty training
A child’s first successful bowel movement is surely among life’s most underrated joys, writes Joe Banks.
Losing Nemo
The death of his son’s first pet got Chris Hunt thinking about all the other hard truths he will have to reveal.
First comes love, then the baby carriage, then (maybe?) the wedding
Joe Banks reflects on how more couples are focusing on parenting rather than rushing marriage.
A disastrous, wonderful holiday trip
A family getaway to Montreal began with a series of mini-disasters for writer Chris Hunt and his family, but concluded with magical moments and cherished memories. By the end of the first day of our first Christmas trip, I was […]