Check Out Chinatown
Exploring Chinatown
First published 2011.09.01 | Ottawa | Out & About
We’re taking advantage of these last sunny, summer days and poking around parts of our fair city that have hitherto gone unexplored. One of those destinations is Ottawa’s own Chinatown (a.k.a....read more

Pass the Patio, Please
Patio Restaurants
First published 2011.08.18 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Despite some recent bad press, under the right set of circumstances, kids and restaurants can mix well. Patio dining is a great way to ease them into fancy (read: anywhere but your kitchen), sit-down...read more

Dip Away
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.08.11 | Victoria | Out & About
The dog days of summer aren’t over yet. If the heat has left you panting, then it’s time for a paddle with the pups, er, we mean kids, at one of Victoria’s many swimming spots. Here are some local...read more

Swimming Al Fresco
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.07.21 | Calgary | Out & About
When it’s hot in the city, the best way to beat the heat is by cooling off in one of Calgary’s seven outdoor swimming pools. Our pool season may be brief, but there are plenty of ways to get wet...read more

Not Too Cool for Pools
Outdoor Pools
First published 2011.06.23 | Toronto | Out & About
Stay cool—and pool your resources for fun this summer. Had enough of splash pads? Take the troops pool-hopping this summer. Toronto offers 58 outdoor pools across the city and the best part is,...read more

Personal Flotation
Water Safety
First published 2011.06.21 | Canada | Health & Wellness
There’s nothing really sexy about safety, but precautions around water should be a hot topic for every parent this summer.  So, we thought a refresher might be helpful. We’ve also included a few of...read more

Sun School
Staying Safe in the Sun
First published 2010.04.01 | Canada | Health & Wellness
Sunny days are here again and we can’t wait to get outside with the fam and enjoy the (oh so short) Canadian summer. But before we do, we went back to sun school for a little refresher course on...read more

Safety Swim
Infant Swimming Resource
First published 2009.10.15 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Kids (and babies) are smarter than they appear. While temper tantrums, food fights and toilet training mishaps may cloud their moments of genius, they actually learn and adapt at an incredible rate....read more

The Scene at the Piscine
Swimming in Ottawa
First published 2009.07.09 | Ottawa | Out & About
Right now we can barely remember what it’s like when it gets hot in this city, but when it does you and the kids will no doubt be looking for somewhere to cool off. It’s no secret that the City of...read more

Trikes and Trunks
Summer Biking and Swim Camps
First published 2009.04.16 | Vancouver | Family Life
It’s not summer just yet, but savvy moms have to start making plans to ensure we get the most out of our warm and sunny weather. (We do like to maximize the fun factor in that short window.) For the...read more