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We Need to Do More than Just Talk About Mental Health Care
How are we going to help those who need intense treatment regain some of their dignity and autonomy? How will we give them agency while ensuring their safety?
Physical Literacy for Non-Sporty Kids
Help your non-sporty kids learn physical literacy and movement skills like balance, throwing, catching, jumping, and kicking by tweaking some daily activities.
Does 2 Babies + Romance = Impossible?
Here’s how to keep the romance alive despite the realities of parenting 2 babies, including a newborn (sleep deprivation takes a toll on everything).
Understanding What to Do for Night Terrors and Nightmares
Is your child having nightmares or night terrors? Here’s how to differentiate between the two and what to do.
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is Your Excuse to Go to the Theatre this Weekend
In PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, the action picks up in Adventure City, where a mad scientist creates a meteor-attracting machine to draw in giant space rocks and harness their powers.
How to Make a Cinderella-Style Pumpkin Cake
A Cinderella-style pumpkin cake is perfect for princess-themed birthday parties, Halloween, and (of course!) Thanksgiving.
What’s Streaming for Families & Kids in October
In the mood to cozy up with some soft blankets, pumpkin treats, and good viewing? There’s lots of shows and movies streaming for families in Canada this month.
8 Things You Can Do to Prep for Thanksgiving Now
If you’re hosting the big family dinner this year, here’s what to do to prep for Thanksgiving now.
Is Your Potty-Trained Child Having Accidents at School?
Is your potty trained child having accidents at school? For many kids, especially Kindergarteners, incontinence is normal. Here’s what to do.
Slow Cooker Apple and Cranberry Crisp
Making this apple and cranberry crisp in the slow cooker couldn’t be easier. Combine the filling ingredients directly in the slow cooker, sprinkle with the oat topping and cook.
Are We Documenting Their Lives or Are We Ignoring Kids’ Privacy?
To me, they’re harmless anecdotes that showed the world how cute, precocious and special I think my children are. But as they get older, I’m realizing that these aren’t my stories anymore. And I’m not sure they ever were.
Apple Pie on a Stick
Apple pie pops? Yes! Food seems to taste much better on a stick, and this recipe for apple pie on a stick does not disappoint.
4 Easy-to-Make Alternatives to French Fries
These 4 easy alternatives to French Fries just might make your kids forget about fries altogether, and now you have a few new veggie-based side dishes to try.
Put the ‘Home’ Back in Doing Homework
Here are 10 tips from the experts at ABC Life Literacy Canada on how to make doing homework part of your daily routine.
7 Blender-Friendly Breakfast Smoothies
Don’t skip breakfast! Break the cycle with these lightning quick blender breakfast smoothie recipes. We’ve found 7 super yummy and nutritious ones to try.
8 Ways to Ensure Your Daughters Don’t Inherit Your Self Esteem Issues
I want my daughters to have healthy self esteem so I will give them the tools to avoid the path I went down. The path towards mental anguish, self-hatred, and doubt.
How to Get Out the Door in 20 Minutes
Eliminate some of the frenzy from your life by streamlining your morning routine. Here’s how to get out the door in 20 minutes.
Which Are the Best Apples for Baking?
Not all apples are good for every type of cooking. Here’s a guide outlining the more common apple varieties and the best apples for baking.
Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to September
Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Ottawa will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.
I Refuse to Do the Fundraising for My Kids
Somewhere along the way, we have shifted the hard work of fundraising to the parents. Not anymore. Not in this house.