What Kids Love About Family

Tell us why having a brother is special to you.

Charlie – Having a brother who is my TWIN is EXTRA special because I always have someone to play with. He’s my best friend and we have done most things in life together so far. 

Harrison – Having a twin brother is like having a built-in bestie. Even though we drive each other crazy most of the time, and our parents too, we have the most fun when we’re together. I couldn’t imagine him not being around to try new things together. I know whatever happens he’s always got my back. 

What is your favourite thing to do with your cousins?

Charlie – Some of my favourite things to do with my cousins are skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and when my cousin drives the SeaDoo and I get to ride with him. I’ve learned a lot by spending time with my cousins. 

Harrison – My most favourite thing to do with my cousins is camping with them for a week every year together in Algonquin Park. We have campfires, we fish, we canoe, catch frogs and we have no real rules. It’s almost better than Christmas! 

What is the best thing you’ve learned from your grandparents?

Charlie – There are so many!  My mom’s parents love to golf. We golf with them every year A LOT and we live at their house when we go to golf camp. I’ve learned a lot about where my dad’s parents live in the wintertime, Costa Rica. 

Harrison – We love to golf and hike with my grandparents on my mom’s side. I like talking to them and learning about my family history. I wish I had met my great grandparents because they sounded like they were fun!  My dad’s parents know Spanish because they live in Central America in the winter, and I love to learn new Spanish words. 

Charlie and Harrison
Meet 10 year-old twins, Charlie and Harrison, our new Kid Zone writers!
Each month, they’ll be sharing perspectives on life as a child sees it.