Charitable teachers’ gifts
With the growing trend towards giving charitable gifts in lieu of material things, this year, consider giving your child’s teacher a donation in his or her name to First Book Canada. One in four Canadian households don’t have a single book
Healing books
Some conditions and diseases can be hard for children to understand. The experts at Hamilton Health Sciences Hospital have put together a list of books to make talking about certain health topics a little easier. Here is a sample of their
Recipe for a rainy day
By Chef Shai Mandel It’s raining, it’s pouring …. but no one will be snoring when you mix up your day with some cooking activities! Just because you are stuck inside doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun in the kitchen.
Dream Baby contest
Soup up your stroller Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win a Strollerbuddy EZY-Fit Phone Holder and Drink Holder, two must-have accessories for any stroller. This prize is valued at $30 This contest is now closed.
Little Tikes contest
Get playful Little Tikes is celebrating its 50th anniversary and to celebrate is giving you chance to win a Perfect Fit Trike and T-Ball Set. Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win this prize, valued at $150. This contest is now
Instax contest
This contest is now closed. Start snapping You can snap instant, retro-inspired photos and selfies by entering at cityparent.com for your chance to win a Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 instant camera, a prize valued at $90
Vaccinations
I generally keep away from politically touchy subjects in this column, not because I don’t have opinions on those subjects, but because I don’t think that public forums are a very effective place to raise difficult issues. People’s emotions usually
Learning to Succeed
My youngest son decided to grow a garden this year. He arrived at this decision while watching me turn soil for my garden, and then sow a bunch of kale, which is about the only thing hardy enough for me
Cringey Parenting
I’m lame, and I know it. ‘Cringey’, is the word my kids prefer, meaning that I’m embarrassing, uncool, and unhip. If you need proof, the very fact that I use words like ‘lame’ and ‘unhip’ is undeniable proof that I
Mom Stuff
By Christine Davis Heritage Visodate Tissot combines a nostalgic dial with a modern twist in this watch that will give mom an avant-garde style she can wear anywhere, any time. Available at tissotwatches.com. $495 Best Mom Ever Box Tell mom how you really feel
