Parenting
How Can I Help a Syrian Refugee?
A realistic guide to the things we can all do to help Syrian refugees.
Six Tools for Talking with Teachers
There will undoubtedly come a time when we may feel the need to speak with the teacher about a problem that our child is experiencing, whether at the teacher’s request or at our own. Here are six tools for making the most of a parent-teacher meeting.
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.