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History Buffs in Your Family? Visit the New Canadian History Hall Exhibit
What both kids and parents will love about the Canadian History Hall are the hands-on and interactive displays as you travel throughout history.
Back Pain? A Chiropractor Weighs in on the Health Risks of Heavy Backpacks
Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? If they’re hauling around more than 15% of their body weight, they need to lighten up. Now!
Teaching Kids about Money, Goals & Giving Back
It’s never too early (or late) to start! Here are some great strategies for teaching kids about money, including saving and giving back.
What I Wish My Middle Child Knew
I wish you knew how I felt when you were born.
Back to School from a Teacher’s Perspective (Plus Hilarious Kids’ Artwork)
The good, the bad, and the hilariously inappropriate. A former teacher spills on first-day jitters, letting loose in the staff room, and a few of the best pics from the vault.
Back to School: School Supplies Shopping List
Here’s a helpful school supplies shopping list by grade. You may not need everything on it, but it’s a great guideline to get you started.
8 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Are Getting Enough Sleep This School Year
Here are 8 ways you can ensure everyone is getting enough sleep this year after you transition from summer to school.
This One Simple Trick Will Help You Choose Books That Are the Right Level of Difficulty for Your Kids
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to the library with my daughter, excited to encourage her love of reading and help her find a book to devour, only to get there and have a hard time finding the right book.
Calgary’s Reading Foundation Helps Kids Get Ahead in Reading & Math
This private clinic helps students of all ages to achieve their highest learning potential. We all know how important it is to instill a love of learning at an early age, and these thoughtful yet fun programs do just that.
After-School Activities for Kids in Toronto and the GTA
Now that summer is nearly over and it’s almost back to school, it’s time to look around for some after-school and weekend activities.
Can I Have Just ONE Nice Piece of Furniture? Nope, I Have Kids.
No matter how hard I’ve tried, my house usually looks like a frat house for toddlers, after an all-nighter rave.
How to Educate You & Your Kids on Internet Safety
The Internet is essentially a “place” kids can go, and parents need to be as vigilant about where their kids are online as they are in their own bricks and mortar neighbourhoods.
The Best Places to Enjoy Some End-of-Summer Treats
If you want to indulge in one more summer treat before the fall, here are a few places to check out in the Ottawa area.
6 Unique After-School Classes For Kids in Vancouver
Say goodbye to your standard art and dance classes and hello to some of Vancouver’s unique classes for kids. (A circus school and improv troupe? Sign us up!).
Book Review: The School Year Survival Cookbook
Designed to guide parents in all aspects of feeding their family through the school year, this book is perfect for those with school-aged kids who need both the how and the what when it comes to food and keeping their littles well fed.
18 and Over? Why Our Movie-Rating System Needs a Serious Overhaul
It might sound alarmist to say that smoking in movies causes kids to smoke. I promise it’s not. The evidence is overwhelming and frightening.
Curiosa, a Magical Harry Potter-Inspired Shop, is a Must-See in Toronto
The store is a curated collection of things relating to books, magical worlds, and curiosities.
Mac ‘N’ Cheese Pizza Muffins
Whether you have one kid or many, chances are, you’re going to be making a lot of school lunches this year.…
Bacon Avocado Mac ‘N Cheese
Looking for a healthy school lunch that kids will not only eat but love? Mac ‘N Cheese has always been…
Why Buy Organic?
How do you know which foods we should buy organic and which can take a pass? We’ve come up with a handy infographic, full of tips and pointers so you know what to look out for.