By Shelley Heaphy I recently read an article of the same title by a blogger named Amanda Ledbetter and was struck by its truth. I could certainly relate to her thoughts and you possibly can to. Have you ever had

by Shelley Heaphy “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons, cutting with scissors

By Shelley Heaphy After a long winter and spring I feel everyone can finally rejoice and welcome the summer months. The end of the school year is absolutely a favourite time of year for kids, teachers and parents. Everyone has

by Shelley Heaphy Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting to bike new trails, roads and go on adventures. Last year marked an exciting milestone

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando without being chilly. I’ve trained a number of kids both at home and while working

In the eight years since we’ve had children, my husband and I have never left them for more than a night. We’ve been gone at separate times, gone for one night and have had date nights, but never more than

This past sunny Saturday many children and parents from our community partnered to clean up our park. We were so grateful to the Girl Guides and 4-H groups from our community for donating their time and muscle to our beautiful

I can honestly proclaim that these past weeks have made me so happy to be part of small town living. The flooding facing almost all Pontiac towns has not been easy for our neighbors to live through. My heart goes

I will be the first one to admit that at one time I didn’t understand the importance of team sports for children. Growing up I wasn’t much of a joiner and definitely did not enjoy team sports. Having young ones

by Shelley Heaphy Around this time, eight years ago I began maternity leave for my first born. I can remember the emotions running through my body, fear, love, excitement, joy, uncertainty, as well as a whole host of others I