Parenting Articles

Kids sure do a lot of stuff these days. Gone are those of coming home from school to a plate of cookies and a glass of milk, then running outside to play until Mom calls you in for dinner and homework [ ... ]

Whether you're looking for ideas to keep the kids busy or just want to do something festive with the family, holiday crafts are a great idea. Pinterest is a great source of inspiration. Just to prove  [ ... ]

Reading with your kids is all about spending time together; it’s an expression of love. Even kids old enough to read on their own love having mom or dad read to them. Whether is for Valentine’s Da [ ... ]

Fall is one of our favourite times of the year to get the kids outside to explore the brilliance of nature. Outdoor scavenger hunts offer a great opportunity to sneak a bit of fitness and education wi [ ... ]

Parents are constantly under the microscope. Whether they're being compared to Chinese mothers, or childless Aunt Susie is giving her two cents' worth of parenting advice, parents are all too often le [ ... ]

I love our family game nights.

I don’t know how things are for you, but I never spend as much time with my kids as I would like to. Between working part time, managing the house, driving them to pla [ ... ]

With summer quickly approaching there is no doubt you will be spending a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are exploring nature or scavenging your backyard, this adventure craft will help your childre [ ... ]

For most of us the days of wild late night New Year’s Eve party celebrations are behind us. Becoming parents has tamed some of us. But having a family doesn’t mean all the fun is sucked out of you [ ... ]

My daughter walks a fine line between 'a normal four year old' and hyperactivity. A.D.D. runs rampant in my family, so I'm on the lookout for signs other than the ones she already exhibits, but even m [ ... ]

There are lots of ways to be smart! We need a range of abilities—analytical, creative, social & emotional, and practical—and the motivation to use them. Yes, we are probably born with tendenci [ ... ]

I remember the day my seven year old came home from school, upset and unwilling to tell me why he had been crying. He eventually hugged me tight and told me that one of his classmates had said somethi [ ... ]

This time of year it can be easy for kids to get carried away with the commercialism of the Christmas season.  They are bombarded with TV commercials advertising the newest must have toys and friends [ ... ]

I know, I know...it isn't even December and I have a Christmas craft. Just stay with me for a second. This is a fun DIY advent calendar, so you will want to have this one ready before December sta [ ... ]

Watching movies and holiday specials is a great way to build-up the excitement of the impending holidays and countdown the days until Christmas. We shared a list of some of our favourite Christmas mov [ ... ]

As moms, we hear, read and give millions of pieces of advice. The most steadfast, the truest, longest-spoken words of wisdom seem to be 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day' and 'find a be [ ... ]

We all want the best for our kids. We want them to have it all but do we put too much pressure on our children these days? Is our need to have successful children, to have kids that are the best on th [ ... ]

A common worry among new parents is making sure their newborns are getting enough to eat. We want to make sure they are happy and healthy, and that their growth progresses at a satisfying pace. That b [ ... ]

Camp can be a great environment in which to make new friends, learn new skills and break the routine of the school year. Whether it be pd day camp, March break camp or summer camp here is what you nee [ ... ]

“Children are made readers at the laps of their parents." - Emilie Buchwald Reasons to Read to Your Baby… Not that You Need One! Reading to your baby benefits her in several ways. It helps devel [ ... ]

Sparks are about to fly! On Canada Day and America’s Fourth of July you have come to expect firework celebrations. Is it too late for your children by the time the celebrations start? Do you dr [ ... ]