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Adoption and the Problem with the ‘Hero’ Label
Imagine if you grew up thinking your parents were heroes just because they took you in? How would that make you feel about yourself? How might that impact your self-worth?
What Facebook Means When It Talks About Your “Data”
There’s much ado about this data issue, but what does it actually mean? Here’s a closer look at the story behind our Facebook “data” and where we can go from here.
Mom’s Night Out: The First-Ever ‘Mom Prom’ Comes to Southern Ontario
Grab your girlfriends, throw on something other than leggings, and join Vanessa + Melissa for an unforgettable Moms night out.
My Kids Will Wear Hockey Jerseys Even Though My School Board Doesn’t Support It
While many school boards across the country are actively participating in Jersey Day, inviting all of their students to wear one in solidarity, my school board is not among them.
6 Awesome Parks to Visit in Toronto
Here are six awesome parks around town that we think are worth making a special trip to, even if they’re not in your own backyard.
I Finally Learned To Ask For Help and This Is What Happened
When you ask for help, magical things happen. I learned to get over myself and my ego, enough to realize that people aren’t pitying me, they are helping me.
Here’s Why You’ll Love Taking Your Kids to Ricarda’s Sunday Buffet
Ricarda’s all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet is a lovely place that offers a feature that should be more common: A supervised play area.
Horsin’ Around Has Pony Rides, Birthday Parties & More Fun in Calgary
A mere five-minutes from Calgary’s southeast city limits sits Horsin’ Around – an indoor heated facility offering pony rides, a petting farm, bouncy houses, and a fun inflated laser-tag spaceship.
Early-Evening Weekday Activities for Kindergarten Kids
Not every child can be in an activity until 7:30 pm at the age of 5 years old and still get all the rest they need. So what are parents to do? We’ve gathered up some options for classes that end by 7 pm for your kinders, and aren’t on the weekends
Kate Hudson Pregnant! What It’s Like to Have Kids From Different Dads
Kate Hudson is pregnant with her third baby daddy. I know only too well what it’s like to have children with different men, and what it’s like to have to explain…
What’s the Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy?
Every day, parents wonder about the etiquette of the Tooth Fairy and how she works her magic. So, without further ado, here is a Beginners Guide to The Tooth Fairy…
7 Family-Friendly Spring Festivals in Vancouver
With the warmer weather on the horizon, everyone wants to spend more time outdoors! These are the best family-friendly festivals on this April through June.
Starter Overnight Camps Near Toronto and the GTA
These camps offer a positive, inclusive experience designed to make the first-time camper feel at ease at sleepover camp—so much so that they’ll probably wish that you had signed them up for the whole summer!
Happy Kingdom: The Big, Multi-Level Playground in Toronto You Need to See
Inside of Nations Experience, Happy Kingdom is an indoor playground that’s smartly designed and packs a ton of features spread over three levels.
4 Programs in Vancouver That Will Help Turn Your Kids into Entrepreneurs
There are a number of ways kids in the lower mainland can learn about entrepreneurship and the changing landscape of technology that will shape the workplaces of their future.
These Ottawa Coffee Shops Are Great for Both Parents & Kids
Where can you enjoy your coffee while treating the kiddos to a special experience as well? We’ve gathered some suggestions for parents across the Ottawa area to indulge while bringing your child along.
Grandparents Have A Favourite Grandchild, Too. Who Knew?
Hot of the heels of Easter and Passover dinners, child favouritism is on my mind, especially after reading a study that points out that not only parents, but grandparents, too, have a favourite child
Pick of the Week: LUSH Bubble Spinner
Combine the novelty of a fidget spinner and the enjoyment of a good old bubble bath with this bubble spinner from LUSH. So. Fun.
Activities for Parents & Babies in the Ottawa Area
Perfect for quality bonding time, and to keep you active and happy, these are some of our favourite activities for parents and their babies in Ottawa to enjoy together before baby’s first birthday.