Author: CityParent

Everyone has the right to live a valued life within their community. However, for 1 per cent of Canadian children living with medical complexities and disabilities, this dream can often be overshadowed by a system and society that overlook or

Sunscreen is Essential All Year Round – Keep Your Kids Protected! Sun Bum Sunscreen Kids is a line of sunscreen products specifically designed for children. These sunscreens provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and skin

Discover the magic of autumn with petit lem’s latest FIRSTS collection, designed to immerse you and your little one in the cosy world of cottagecore aesthetics. From pumpkins to pick-up trucks, sunflowers to mallards, and raspberries, this collection offers five

Words by Lorraine Pelley Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviours, has garnered increasing attention and understanding in recent years. The spectrum nature of autism means it manifests uniquely in everyone, making it both

Words By Marylene Vestergom Sometimes, you just know what you’re meant to do. For Toronto’s Eden Grinshpan, being a Le Cordon Bleu London alumna with the “Grand Diplôme” in both pastry and cuisine is just the beginning. She is a cookbook

Picture Day at Dino Play By Sean Julian At Dino Daycare’s picture day, Freda loses her favourite hat, only to find it being used by a bird for a nest. She decides to let the bird keep it, and her classmates make

WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom “Since the late 1940s, Elmer has held a special place in the hearts of many Canadians of a certain age,” says Lewis Smith, Manager, National Projects, Canada Safety Council, “as a well-known symbol of safety education, teaching

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999) by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Alvin, Simon, and Theodore explore a movie theme park and stumble upon Frankenstein’s Castle. They discover a mad scientist reviving the monster, only to learn Frankenstein is misunderstood, not

As we prepare for the 2024 school year, it’s important to reflect on the excitement and challenges this time of year brings. A new academic year is always filled with anticipation as students embark on fresh learning adventures, parents ready

BAZIC Back to School Kit Starter Pack No time to shop on a busy schedule? This headache-free starter kit is the perfect curated back-to-school essentials box for grades 2 to 6. This kit includes 60 essential supplies like a composition book,

As a new school year begins, families everywhere brace for the transition from lazy days to bustling mornings and busy lifestyles. One of the biggest challenges during the back-to-school season is managing time efficiently, especially when it comes to preparing

The last days of summer are bittersweet, a mix of lingering leisure and the anticipation of new beginnings. The long, lazy days gradually shorten, and families plan final beach outings, barbecues, and late-night movies, making the most of the warm

Parents want their children to be successful, healthy, and happy. That often means providing the best education they can, encouraging quality friendships and being supportive when a child may need some extra guidance. Although there is no magic formula to

Sea Dog Boats By Astrid Sheckels If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course. Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will discover vessels

For decades, women have been told that exclusively feeding their newborns breast milk is the best and only way to ensure their babies grow and develop healthily. Other feeding options like formula or supplemental feeding alternatives are often shunned and

Madeline (1998) TriStar Pictures In the bustling city of Paris, a clever and resourceful young girl named Madeline hatches a plan to rescue her beloved boarding school from the clutches of Lord Covington. This orphaned schoolgirl knows that her home is

Words by Lorraine Pelley It’s that time of year again when more people are enjoying their favourite summer pastimes, swimming and other water-related activities. Sadly, it’s also the time of year when people, especially children, are at the highest risk of

For more than three decades, Magic Bag has been a trusted ally, catering to families’ hot and cold compress requirements. Discover natural comfort for aches, stress, fatigue, and pains, all in an environmentally responsible manner. They are dedicated to manufacturing

With billboards around the Greater Toronto Area, founders of Listen B*tch, Daniela and Michelle, have created a digital platform that’s shaking things up in a world flooded with glossy portrayals of motherhood, Instagram feeds filled with picture-perfect moments, and flawless

On May 22, 2024, Mattel, Inc. announced that in celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary, the brand will honour nine athletes from around the world, including Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair, with one-of-a-kind role model dolls made in their likeness. Studies