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Kids’ Books That Explore STEM, Coding, Trivia & Canada 150
Reading can be a lot of fun, but the key is to make it exciting by tapping into personal interests and popular themes. Here are 7 books that explore themes of Canada 150, STEM coding and trivia.
Kids and Dirt: The Case for Raising Feral Children
My kids are wild at heart. They’re bold, fearless, and sort of gross. I try not to hover with bubble wrap. But kids and dirt are supposed to go together!
Parenting Has Gone to Pot: Why So Many Moms Are Getting High (Including Me!)
Why are so many moms now parenting on pot?
Is My Vagina Normal?
When it comes to talking about our kids, we have absolutely no filter. From potty training and poop to boogers…
6 Fun, Family-Friendly Farms in the GTA
Is there anything better than a little kid seeing a cow or goat up close for the first time? If you don’t know the answer to this, you need to get your own child to the nearest farm, pronto.
Coping With Infidelity, Part 2: Enough with the Silence
My husband’s affair has been the single most isolating experience of my life, including infertility and depression. And not being able to share my pain openly, or reach out in the name of shared understanding and experiences, is yet another thing his affair has cost me.
Story Time at the Local Library Now Features Glitter & Drag Queens
In Burlington, Ontario, the public library is offering up a program called “Read with Queens” where you can celebrate culture and diversity through a story time led by local drag queens. It seems like my little local library is just that awesome.
Cocoa Peanut Butter Bars with Seeds
These crispy-chewy cocoa peanut butter bars are loaded with filling ingredients that also happen to be good for you. Cut and wrap them individually or pack them into a large resealable container for a perfect travel snack that won’t crumble all over the seats.
9 Finger Foods for a Baby’s First Birthday Party
Our nine favourite easy finger foods for babies, toddlers, and the smaller set.
6 Things to Remember About Your Friend Who’s Fighting Cancer
A dear friend is fighting cancer. And when I say “fighting” I mean she’s in a gloves-off, hair-pulling, knees-to-the groin, knock-down, drag-out, all-out war. She is not winning.
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins
While it’s definitely clear that the internet is not lacking banana bread recipes, this one is by far one of my favourites because it combines all the traditional ingredients you’d find in a banana bread with a few healthy twists – like spelt flour and Greek yogurt.
The Tapping Trend: How I Became The Proud Mother of A Tap Dancer
When the hell did tap dancing become so popular amongst young children and pre-teens?
5 Birthday Parties that Come to You in Ottawa
Planning birthday parties will be a piece of cake with our 5 Ottawa birthday party resources that come to you.
19 Birthday Party Places in Toronto
Birthday bashes for kids shouldn’t require a professional party planner (except in our wildest fantasies, of course). You can still celebrate in style and originality with these spots for birthday parties in Toronto.
My Biological Clock Stopped Ticking After One Baby (And I’m Glad)
I realized a few months after becoming a mother that it takes a special type of person to have more than one child in diapers at the same time. I realized just as quickly that I am not that type of person, though I was certain I would be.
Who’s the Boss (Baby)?
Any parent who has brought a new baby home to an older sibling is familiar with the feelings of uncertainty…
La Machine Arrives: A Dragon & Spider Will Be Roaming Around Downtown Ottawa
Were you aware that a dragon-horse and spider will soon be roaming around downtown Ottawa? La Machine is coming to Ottawa between July 27 and July 30.
Realistic Road Trip Hacks for Parents
If you have kids, like to travel and enjoy a moderate amount of self-punishment, a family road trip is the perfect vacation for you. If you’re ready to hit the road, here are some tips for making the most of your trip.
5 Places to Take Your Kids Hiking This Summer
With summer here, the trails are calling to go hiking. South Western British Columbia has a bunch of great options for taking the kids hiking. Here are a few of our top picks.
Where the Wild Things Are: 10 Top Spots for Wildlife Experiences Near Calgary
You don’t need to hop on a plane to embark on a wildlife adventure. Not when 587 species of mammals, birds and fish live in Alberta. Check out these prime spots for wildlife viewing close to Calgary.