Alison Rockwell

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Contributions

A Cat for All Seasons

By Alison Rockwell / August 18, 2011

Two new creative businesses in Toronto, 4 Cats and Seasons Family Centre, deliver unique experiences that offer an escape for kids and parents.

Mind Your (Holiday) Manners

By Alison Rockwell / December 16, 2004

We’re comfortable knowing we’ll break a few of our hard-and-fast parenting rules at some point over the holidays (yes, those are our kids enjoying gingerbread cookies before breakfast and yes, those same kids will be granted extended-screen time to keep us all sane during the long drive to Nana’s house). However, when it comes to the proper conduct of our children—and ourselves—we have a few golden rules we adhere to without fail this time of year.

10 Ways to Give, Not Get

By Alison Rockwell / December 6, 2004

Involve the kids in spreading some extra cheer by championing one of these worthy Toronto agencies and/or events. Find out more.

Kids Clothing

10 Places to Shop in Toronto for Kids

By Alison Rockwell / November 22, 2004

We’ve rounded up some of the best local stores to make shopping for unique holiday presents easy this year. Find out more.

14 Tips to Survive the Toronto Santa Claus Parade

By Alison Rockwell / November 15, 2004

We have 14 tips on how you can make going to the Santa Claus Parade an easy family outing. Find out more.

6 Best Music Classes for Kids in Toronto

By Alison Rockwell / October 18, 2004

Julie Sousa of Annette Street Music is a music instructor who knows how to hit the right note with kids. Find out more.

14 Internet Safety Tips

By Alison Rockwell / September 25, 2004

Make sure surfing is safe in your house with these 15 internet safety tips. Find out more.

15 Things Not to Say to Another Mom

By Alison Rockwell / September 18, 2004

Moms will put up with a lot—but they won’t put up with these 15 sayings you shouldn’t say to another mom. Find out more.

19 Items to Help Get Them Out the Door

23 Items to Help Get Them Out the Door

By Alison Rockwell / August 23, 2004

25 home organization solutions to make mornings go smoothly.

17 Things We Love About Being a Mom

By Alison Rockwell / May 8, 2004

Mother’s Day is around the bend, so we’re sharing our favourite 18 musings from Moms—including some from our Savvy Storytellers. We may love breakfast in bed, but more importantly, here’s why we love being a mom.