Valley Family Fun in the News
I write a column in our local paper that is distributed to four papers under Transcontinental Media umbrella. All my columns pertain to fun things to do in the Annapolis Valley with your family.
Here is the archive of those articles.
Celebrating the magic of Christmas Eve, December 23, 2016
FAMILY FUN: Planning will help trim holiday shopping, December 4, 2016*
Plenty of opportunities for families with special needs kids, December 6, 2016
Helping kids remember, November 9, 2016*
Non-traditional instruments a noteworthy approach to kids learning music, October 26, 2016
Valley kids donate hair out of shear pleasure, October 12, 2016
Table tennis is fun and easy to learn, September 27, 2016
Plenty of artistic opportunities this fall in Annapolis Valley, September 15, 2016
Take your kids to an exhibition, August 19, 2016
Don’t miss the boat this summer, July 31, 2016
Seeing the Valley from new heights, July 14, 2016
Make both kids and parents happy campers, July 6, 2016
Climbing gives youth confidence, June 21, 2016
Family Fun: Discovering your Acadian roots in the Annapolis Valley, June 9, 2016
Family Fun: Getting lost in the stars, May 22, 2016
Valley Family Fun: Have family fun while learning about Valley farming and heritage, May 15, 2016
Youth learn about nature, leadership through Scouting and Guiding, April 25, 2016*
Football teaches youth camaraderie and discipline, April 14, 2016
Store workshops let kids learn from the experts, March 28, 2016
Reducing stress and cost of birthday parties, March 14, 2016
Win or lose, chess teaches respect, February 29, 2016
Top 10 things to try with your family this winter, February 15, 2016
Have some spare time? Try bowling! February 1, 2016
Being Bored is OK, January 18, 2016
Free programs strengthen and inspire families, January 5, 2016
Family Fun: Fear of Santa common, says Kentville psychologist, December 14, 2015
The lowdown on lice: Scratching away the myths about lice, December 7, 2015
Off Like a Speeding Bullet, November 24, 2015
Take off to the Greenwood Aviation Museum, November 10, 2015
Plenty of options for Halloween fun throughout the Valley, October 20, 2015
Conkers Tournament Great for all Ages, October 12, 2015
Run, Run as fast as you can, September 28, 2015
4H helping youth grow by doing, September 15, 2015
Ross Farm days offers chance to see how early settlers lived, September 1, 2015
Find a beach in the Annapolis Valley summer, August 21, 2015
Off to the Races with Valley Raceway, August 4, 2015
Find a new love with tennis, July 20, 2015
Tubing safely with kids down the Gaspereau River, July 3, 2015
Prescott House Museum offers summer programming for children, June 22, 2015
Kids can explore Valley trains by covering all tracks, June 8, 2015
Open house great way to teach kids to respect firearms, May 25, 2015
Wearing proper gear allows skateboarders to safely challenge themselves, May 12, 2015
Celebrating Canada’s summertime national sport, April 27, 2015
Ringette lets youth build skills and friendships on ice, April 13, 2015
Trust important first step of riding, April 2, 2015
Eating with Kids at Acadia, March 16, 2015*
Downhill skiing with children starts with the basics, March 2, 2015
Bundle up, be safe and have fun sledding, February 17, 2015
Get your kids to fall for cross country skiing, Feb 2, 2015
Curling great way to be active with kids in winter, January 20, 2015
Yoga Benefits Kids of all Ages, January 6, 2015
Making gifts teaches children to put others first, December 2, 2014
Valley concerts make the season bright, November 18, 2014
Get in touch with starting music early, November 3, 2014
Help your kids become young naturalists, October 20, 2014
An apple a day makes for plenty of family fun, September 29, 2014
Cache in on a fun family activity, September 15, 2014*
Kentville’s 4x Bike Course Good for all ages, August 25, 2014
Disc Golf: A new trend hitting the Valley, August 11, 2014
Make Annapolis Royal Natal Days a Family Celebration, July 29, 2014
Waterslides a big splash with kids, July 14, 2014
Drive-in – More than meets the eye, June 30, 2014
Get Kids Hooked on Fishing, June 16, 2014
Live theatre lets kids use their imagination, June 2, 2014
Golf improves kids’ skills both on and off the course, May 20, 2014
Martial Arts are a Great Learning Tool for Kids, May 5, 2014
Become the Next Robin Hood, April 15, 2014
Are your kids climbing the walls? April 1, 2014
Slot car racing making a comeback, March 17, 2014
Try tapping into the maple syrup experience, March 3, 2014
Laser tag can be a fun family activity, February 17, 2014
Snowshoeing is an increasingly popular family activity, February 4, 2014
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride, January 20, 2014
Kentville’s soccer dome a big hit with all ages, January 8, 2014
Create new holiday traditions, December 11, 2013 *
A family of helping hands, November 27, 2013
Go take a hike! October 30, 2013
A-MAZE-ing family fun, October 2, 2013
Brier Island, A Whale of a Time, September 2, 2013
Young Picassos, August 5, 2013
All Aboard the Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway! July 9, 2013
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