Parenting
How Did I End up with That Kid?
How to set clear expectations for the behaviour you want to see this year, in school and at home.
A Bright Idea for Bright Kids
Enter Bright Bean, a brand-new Canadian company started by a band of parents who sought the expertise of educators (and who became pretty darn savvy along the way themselves) about the toys that would maximize a child’s potential. Their new online shop sells the high-quality, educational toys kids thrive with—and they’ve taken out all the guesswork by lining it up based on specific milestones, ages and stages of kids from birth up to age 12.
The Summer Activity Conundrum
Do you fill summer up with planned activities or let the kids entertain themselves? Our expert takes on the issue of bringing balance to the lazy days of summer.
What Did You Really Want for Mother’s Day?
Maybe you got breakfast and cards…but what you really wanted was a whole day in a clean house with obedient children. It’s not too late….here’s how to make it happen.
Sanity Strategies: 5 Time-Saving Home Products for Busy Moms
Our top five sanity savers for a clean, organized and beautiful home.
How to Protect Your Child’s Developing Eyes
The eyes are often overlooked, as ironic as that sounds. At least with kids, that is. But our friend Dr. Josephson, an optician with the International Standards Organization, is here to remind us of what to do to ensure your child’s developing eyes are protected. Here are some important Q & A’s to consider.
The New Baby Food Guidelines
A primer on how the baby food guidelines have changed in recent years, and thenew phenomenon in baby feeding: baby-led weaning.
Should You Let Your Tween or Teen Watch ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?
Psychologist and parenting expert Sara Dimerman on whether kids and ‘Fifty Shades’ should mix.
On Ghomeshi and Consent: What Have Kids Got to Do with It?
Consent. It’s a word we’re hearing more often these days. But with this word making headlines and coming to the fore, I was reminded again of how important consent really is, and how it fits in to our day-to-day family lives.