"Children need to be occupied, they need structure, they need predictability," the experts tell us. Heaven help you if you don't make sure to keep those sticky little hands busy between late June and Labour Day every year. After all, children need structure right? No they don't.

Start their love of reading early!

"I know it can be difficult to teach our children about something we may not understand ourselves," the Langley mom writes, "But this is a great opportunity and life lesson to have with your child."