Back by popular demand at High Park stage
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CanStage) — The producers of the Dream in High Park are not afraid to repeat their hits. So this year, it’s a restaging of last summer’s vivacious hip-hop rendition of the Bard??
Sunny days ahead
You already know that sunscreen is an all-seasons superhero, protecting your kids from the sun's super-strong rays. Here are a few additional tips that will help you to keep your child's tender skin safe during the sunny days ahead.
Ballet featured at Bata Museum
On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Shoe (Bata Shoe Museum) — If you’ve got a little dancer in the family, June is a dream month for you at our city’s museum all about shoes. Firstly, there’s the exhibit tha
All ages find festival fun
There's a satisfied feeling you get when you find an activity the whole family can enjoy. How often do you find a movie that truly delights both young and old? How wearying is it to have to drag your older
Arts festival at Harbourfront
Luminato — This event swept the city off its artistic feet last summer, and it’s back to douse the town in new, creative adventures. There’s a dizzying amount going on (including a version of A Midsummer Nig
Angel food
For thousands of Toronto students the day does not begin with breakfast and may not even include lunch or a snack. In fact there are students in priority neighbourhoods who get their only meal of the day served to them
Communication breakdown
Question: My 14-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son have stopped talking to me. I found such a drastic difference when they became “teenagers”. Are there some tips or suggestions for me to get
New views at CN Tower
The CN Tower is still officially the tallest freestanding building in the world (not for long, Dubai’s got a tower under construction that’s got it beat), and although it’s been around since 1976, there’s always something new. Now,
Books are vehicles on life’s highway
Stories often take readers on journeys. Whether physical or emotional, journeys can open our eyes to new possibilities. The protagonist in Hazel Hutchins and Gail Herbert’s Mattland (Annick Press,
Anne at Spadina House
Anne of Green Gables: A Literary Icon at 100 (Spadina Museum) — There are some people who just can’t get enough of that fiery red-headed orphan Anne Shirley. I’m pretty much one of them. I’ve visited most
Happy Marathon Day Mom
Moms and their families all over will be celebrating Mother’s Day this month with all the traditional parties, flowers, gifts, relaxation and food. However, this May 11 some moms will be celebrating their day in a different way; wi
Hearing ear dog is her link to the world of sound
It can be difficult for parents to stand back and let their child fend for themselves, especially when their child has a disability. Toronto resident, Caroline Cook, has been hard of hearing since birth and felt dependent on her fami
Donate in Mom’s name
A gift to your mom could touch the lives of mothers in need around the world through the UNICEF Gifts of Magic program. Tribute gifts that address a specific need can be made in the name of your mom. Selections include the Gift
Barenaked Ladies for kids
Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime (Desperation Records) — Really, why wouldn’t these guys do a kids’ record? First of all, they’re all family men with 11 kids between the five of them. But mainly, they’re a si
