• safety,family-life,home
• August 14, 2022

Knowing the neighbours is an important step to create safe and strong communities. Here's some ways to build a great neighbourhood for kids.

• entertainment,gear,family-life
• August 1, 2022

If your tween has fallen hard for everything The Summer I Turned Pretty, here are a few items to round out their wardrobe, décor, and leisure activities.

• family-life,travel,games
• August 1, 2022

A backyard vacation can be a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together and build new memories as a family while spending time in green space.

• family-life,travel
• August 1, 2022

Our family has camped since my oldest was four and my youngest was one. Here are the things we’ve found key to successfully camping with kids.

• parenting
• August 14, 2022

Incorporating some of these activities into your family's daily routine throughout the end of summer can make for a smoother transition to get ready for school.

• summer
• August 9, 2022

By mid-August our summer days are waning. I'm on a mission to help us all make the very most of this sacred time. Here are a few ideas for savouring the last days of Summer.

• wellness,child-care,mom-101,health
• August 1, 2022

Signs that your child needs glasses aren't always as clear-cut as seeing them squint or mentioning blurry vision. Here's what to look for...

• recipegeek,entertainment,summer,drinks
• July 27, 2022

When summer arrives it is time for serious entertaining. Make sure your savvy backyard bartender has all the right tools.

• recipes,snacks,food,drinks,dessert
• August 14, 2022

Save your money and make your own version of expensive frozen hot chocolate. Here's how to make easy frozen chocolate milk.

• recipes,seasonal-faves,food
• August 11, 2022

While it's hard to tire of this popular side dish, there are so many ways you can enjoy fresh, local corn while it's at its best. Corn recipes are a thing!

• recipes,food,dessert
• August 7, 2022

S'mores are the quintessential Canadian summer treat, but they're not exactly tidy to eat! So we made s'mores on a stick for my kid's class.

• recipes,baking,food,dessert
• August 7, 2022

With only 7 ingredients, children of reading age could make this easy s'mores fudge recipe themselves, with a little help from a supervising parent.

• wellness,child-care,mom-101,health
• August 1, 2022

Signs that your child needs glasses aren't always as clear-cut as seeing them squint or mentioning blurry vision. Here's what to look for...

• wellness,health
• July 27, 2022

The classic symbolism of depression, a black dog looms over you and robs you of joy. My black dog is bringing me joy. He has brown paws.

• fitness,family-life
• July 21, 2022

Making the leap from training wheels to two wheels is a big deal for kids AND parents. Here's how to teach a kid to ride a bike.

• fitness,wellness,health
• June 20, 2022

If you pee when you jump or laugh, that's incontinence. We talk incontinence, kegels, and pelvic floor health with the Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni.

• birthday-cakes
• August 14, 2022

There's nothing better than a summer birthday party! Here are 6 fun and fabulous summer birthday cake ideas.

• partysavvy,birthday-parties
• June 21, 2022

Big plans but a light wallet? Here's our expert tips for throwing a kids' birthday party on a budget.

• recipegeek,loot-bags,birthday-themes,birthday-cakes,food,entertaining,dessert,birthday-parties
• June 14, 2022

Who needs a cake anymore? We say change it up and opt for a decorate-your-own doughnut birthday party instead!

• birthday-themes,entertaining,birthday-parties
• April 24, 2022

Here is a complete primer on how to execute this simple, outdoor, picnic birthday party.