Play Time: Playmobil
‘Tis the season for children of all ages to start putting together their holiday wish lists! Playmobil has some excellent toy gift suggestions for the gift-givers in your family. playmobil.ca Pony Farm Giddy up! It’s your job to take care of the
What’s Under The Covers This Month
Twelve Days of Winter: A Wildlife Celebration By Sherri Maret Illustrated by Thomas Hilley As the snow gently falls around them in this revamped version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, you and your child can read or singalong with a turn
Planning for the holidays
Hello, November! As the beautiful fall colours slowly fade into the ground, out comes the busiest season. Planning, decorating, baking, and shopping. Who’s exhausted already? Just thinking about the holiday season can be overwhelming and stressful. Here are some helpful
Experience the Wonders of the Ocean at Ripley’s
Do you dream about exploring the diversity of our earth's most majestic aquatic species? In this video, we spotlight Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and all it has to offer. Discover the many exhibits and educational programs that the entire family can enjoy! Visit
First Light at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons a National Historic Site that recreates the headquarters of a 17th century French Jesuit mission, has a special place in Canadian yuletide lore. It was here, more than 350 years ago, that the first Christmas in Ontario
World Prematurity Awareness Day Underscores Need for Donor Milk Amid Formula Shortages
November 17, recognized annually as World Prematurity Awareness Day, is dedicated to spotlighting, and raising awareness of premature births and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Each year, nearly 15 million babies are born prematurely, and as a
Winter Guide
Journey into Enchantment is an Annual Christmas event for the whole family. Journey offers a fun family friendly twist to the Christmas holiday season. It is a drive through event filled with over 2 million lights and your favorite Christmas
Women in STEM: RevolutionHER
And the 2022 RevolutionHER Impact award in Leadership goes – Toronto’s Dr. Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, founder and president of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS). Since 2013, RevolutionHER has recognized over 3,000 women and youth and granted over $200,000 in
Learn to Play
Fred Rogers, commonly known as Mister Rogers of the famed children’s program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is
Floors by Tineco
Are you getting ready for the holidays? Whether you’re gearing up for holiday festivities or wrapping a gift under the tree, Tineco has the perfect gift for everyone this year, and it’s just in time for the holiday season. They’ve
Falling for Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery
The leaves have transformed into a painter’s palette of rich colours. The air is crisp and fresh. Pumpkins, fat and orange, dot field and store shelves. It’s autumn. And it’s time for Fall Fest at Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery, near
Awareness: How Teens Are Using Social Media to Buy Drugs
Officials and healthcare professionals are concerned about a growing trend of teens buying drugs online, such as counterfeit pills. According to federal data, while teen drug use is down, teen overdose deaths are rising at an alarming rate – a trend
Get Creative: Ripple Foundation’s Virtual Conference
Creative literacy skills are the key to helping children express themselves using written and spoken words, solve problems and build confidence, according to Ivy Wong, the Founder of Canadian youth education charity, Ripple Foundation. On Saturday, Oct. 1, Wong has curated
Holiday Stocking Stuffers Guide
For All Sun Bum Travel Size Essentials Make Great Stocking Stuffers, for the world traveler in your life. Most airlines restrict carry-on luggage to items that are less than 100mL, with a total allowance of 1000mL per person. In
Extracurricular Guide
This year's last Reptile Expo is December 4th! Speciality pets, supplies/feeders, novelty items - so much to see and learn! 🦎🐍🐢🐸🕷 The world of reptilian specialty pets is a fascinating adventure. The Reptile Expos are hosted and supported by Canadian vendors
Decor: Kid’s Room – Small Spaces
Space is always an issue. We never seem to have enough. But when it comes time to incorporate a child’s room within a smaller environment, what’s the key to a harmonious living and design arrangement? Multifunctional pieces. Today’s parents are looking for
Nutrition: Your Baby Can Self-Feed Too
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is not new. Parents around the world have been bypassing purées and instead introducing solids as finger foods to their child at six months and older. So instead of the parent pushing the intake of food, the
October Cool Things
Mizzie the Kangaroo - Award-Winning Australian Children’s Toy Brand since 2015Mizzie the Kangaroo hops into Canada and is dedicated to helping children grow and develop. Mizzie the Kangaroo provides natural teething and educational toys. A simple and natural product that is
Money: NerdWallet – Kids Financing
Did you know children as young as three can begin to understand the concept of money? That’s why Shannon Terrell, spokesperson and financial expert of NerdWallet Canada, suggests the earlier you start, the less intimidated your kids will feel dealing