• family-life,halloween
• October 19, 2020

When you “celebrate” your love for a character or culture by dressing up as a caricature of it, you’re not honouring anyone - you’re hurting them.

• family-life
• October 8, 2020

The federal government has its own set of guidelines, the provincial, another. Schools and extracurricular activities each have their own. Confused? Same.

• books,family-life
• October 14, 2020

These days, there's a wide variety of books that deal with divorce and separation so kids can see themselves in what they read.

• family-life
• October 6, 2020

With a lot of our kids staying home from school due to minor sniffles already, there's a good chance that many sick days are in our futures.

• mom-101
• October 22, 2020

Is it still 2020? Of course it is. But if you're *still* getting up every day and adulting, we think that deserves to be celebrated.

• mom-101
• October 14, 2020

Interestingly, after months, I've gotten much better at being honest with people. It's still not the greatest feeling, but I'm no longer embarrassed.

• mom-101
• October 12, 2020

I was too tired and too depressed to keep up the juggling act.

• mom-101
• October 8, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution, my son’s father wanted our son to get tested for Covid. Out of an abundance of caution, I did not.

• food
• October 20, 2020

When things like homework, busy schedules and activities are pulling you away, a simple, kid-approved dinner would be nice. Here are a few of our favourites.

• food
• October 14, 2020

It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a frozen treat. Give these 6 ideas a try for a refreshing twist.

• food
• September 30, 2020

These food choices are a good way to start giving your family's immune system the upper hand. Read on for creative ways to sneak in superfoods.

• food
• September 23, 2020

Here are a few of our no-brainer, delicious, kid-friendly and simple (read: you don’t have to be a Pinterest master to make them) school lunch snack ideas.

• health
• October 19, 2020

Many parents might balk at the thought of making big changes to schedules, but it can be a secret remedy for many sleep issues in children.

• health
• September 30, 2020

Here are a few simple ways you can help foster a feeling of self-love and confidence in your child.

• health
• September 24, 2020

When you've got kids, the occasional fast-food meals are inevitable. But if you'd like to keep your choices as healthy as possible, this cheat sheet will help.

• family-life,health
• September 9, 2020

Read on for some great tips on what not to eat and how to care for your pearly whites.

• birthday-parties
• April 30, 2020

Virtual parties are starting to take off, and here are a few creative ways to host one to help make your birthday boy or girl feel special on their big day.

• birthday-parties
• April 15, 2020

It's not only really hard for a little one to understand why their party has to be cancelled, it's also heartbreaking for us parents. This might help.

• birthday-cakes,birthday-parties
• March 24, 2020

Become a cake master and learn to decorate beautiful, simple, un-fussy birthday cakes. Keep these 5 things on hand to make it easy.

• baking,food,birthday-parties
• March 24, 2020

Our malted chocolate frosting pairs perfectly with a simple vanilla cake to make our new favourite birthday cake flavour combination.