Janice Quirt
Janice calls Toronto and Orangeville home, living with a fun and chaotic blended family with 5 kids, ranging from age 6 to17. She adores coffee, chocolate and teaching yoga and barre classes to her community. One day she’d like to live on the beach but for now she can be found in Toronto’s indie coffee shops and the forests of Caledon.
Best Leak-Proof Water Bottles for Kids
Here are our favourite leak-proof water bottles for kids and you might as well stock up, because losing a water bottle is unheard of, right? RIGHT?
Best Family-Friendly Toronto Beaches
Summer is here and that means we need a pocket guide to the best Toronto beaches an hour or two out of the city. Pack the sunscreen and towels and let’s go!
I Need a Cheat Day in Parenting
It’s draining trying to live by the standards for an optimal life, constantly saying no to all the fun stuff. I need a parenting cheat day.
Why Parents are Bone-Achingly Exhausted
I never thought I could love my bed or couch so much, and yet I don’t yield all my time to them. Because I cling to the pre-parent person I also am.
You Won’t Regret Buying That Darn Happy Meal
One day you’ll realize you already bought your last Happy Meal and you didn’t even know it. There’s no time like the present to slow down and enjoy some quality time, complete with fries.
Fun Activities to Fill a Screen-Free Weekend
From time to time we like to press the reset button and go for a screen-free weekend. Here are some fun ideas to make that seem not so scary.
Best Bets for a Spa Day for Kids in Toronto
Relaxing, bonding, pampering — either on location or they’ll come to you — here are your best bets for a spa day for kids in Toronto
Consequences and Misunderstandings from My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
My son received an ADHD and autism diagnosis. And so began a long series of misunderstandings and consequences from friends and family as a result.
Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs
These fun, low-cost ideas to help you get the family’s groove back during these grey weeks. Bye bye, winter blahs. We’re manufacturing our own sunshine.
Pick-Me-Up Gift and Care Package Ideas
There’s no need to save surprise gift and care package deliveries for overnight campers. Here are some ideas to include for anyone you may know who could use a lift.