Make Your Carved Pumpkin Last Longer
by Kristen Matwychuk, PHEc Whether you’re carving your pumpkin with a face that’s scary, sweet, or silly, there’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing your creation come to life. But how …
Developing a Healthy Sleep Routine for Back to School
By Karla Fehr, PHEc Summer is winding down and, for many families, back-to-school preparations are in full swing. If this sounds like your household, there might be one thing you’re …
How Not to Share…Colds and Flu, That is!
By Millie Reynolds, Home Economist Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Fall is the season for catching colds and the flu! Needless to say, everyone …
Helping Kids Make Cents: Part 3
Lessons for Life By: Sheila Stark,PHEc “Money Motivators” Today’s child is growing up in a world that is continually changing. Kids are exposed to a whirlwind of commercials with advertisers who constantly …
Helping Kids Make Cents: Part 2
Lessons for Life Helping Kids Make Cent$: Part II Sheila Stark,PHEc “$aving cents make wishes come true” “C-notes, dough, loot, moola, wad, bills, cash, coins, currency”1 – these are all synonyms used …
Recognizing Your Child’s Accomplishments
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. It’s wonderful to watch the joy and excitement of a young child who discovers or accomplishes something new. As we grow, we hide our …
The Importance of Gratitude
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. With the beginning of New Year, people often look to make positive changes in their lives; eating healthier, exercising more, learning and growing. Most …
Create Family Holiday Traditions
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. I don’t know about you, but for me, the holidays always seem to sneak up. December seems so far away and then all of …
Summer Memories
Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. Summer is a great time for kids and families to create memories. If you have been fortunate enough to get to a beach, you probably …
I Love You This Much
By Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc. We are always looking for ways to let our children know they are special. Here are a few ideas you can use on Valentines or …
