Little Tot Landing

Steve Ghikadis is back on the podcast! You may have heard Steve talk about interfaith parenting in episode five of the LTL podcast and now he is back to share news about his new book, Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief.  Steve shares how this book is a great resource for parents looking to have meaningful, open-ended conversations with their children. Steve discusses insights...

I had a wonderful conversation with Quinn Cummings, founder of Reading to Connect, a movement dedicated to bringing families together through shared reading. Within this initiative, Quinn has developed the Engage Method, a framework and course designed to help parents deepen their connections with their children through meaningful reading experiences. Tune in as Quinn shares valuable insights on m...

Pallavi Pande, the inspiring CEO of Dtocs, a company creating eco-friendly dinnerware from palm leaves, explores the journey of raising kids with a strong sense of sustainability. From small daily habits to big family changes, Pallavi shares how she instills eco-conscious values in her children and how we can do the same. If you're a parent looking to make sustainability fun and engaging for your...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Steve Ghikadis as he shares his experience of raising children in an interfaith family. As a free thinker married to a Christian, Steve discusses the challenges and rewards of parenting with mutual respect for differing beliefs. He provides insight into how he and his wife, Cindy, navigate their distinct worldviews while raising their children, Nathan an...

You ever feel the stress of having people over when you just can't keep the tornado of your house under control? My cousin Keri and I often have this conversation - never having people over because we're so worried about what everything looks like. A few years ago we nodded sagely over an article titled "The Crappy Dinner Party" posted on thekitchn.com 's blog - why couldn't we all just let oursel...

Looking for ways to keep your kiddos entertained over the last three weeks of summer? We are big on board games in our family and so I was thrilled to talk with Tammy Brochert of Everybuddies Place Game Cafe in Amherstburg, Ontario.  In the episode we delve into Tammy's favorite board games, including travel-friendly options and educational picks that teach kids valuable skills like math, science,...

Join me as I chat with Darrie-Ann Richard from River Bookshop in Amherstburg, Ontario, about fostering a love for reading with your kids during the summer months. Darrie-Ann shares insights on the importance of summer reading, creative ways to engage kids with books, and the exciting reading events hosted by the River Bookshop. Discover how reading can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activi...

Are you on soccer snack parent duty this week? Trying to figure out what to stash in the car for your summer road trips? Looking to up your snack game in general? Join me and Jill Moysiuk from Mom Said Duck who writes poems for moms who swear, moms who care, and moms who have messy hair! Jill reads her poem "Snack " (my absolute favourite one!) and we talk over our favourite snacks for all of summ...