Fall in Love with Petit lem
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
Superheroes For a Day
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
Top Chef Canada: A Mother’s Story
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
What’s under the covers in September 2024
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
Do you remember Elmer the Safety Elephant?
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
September 2024 Movie Picks: Old Classics to Modern Day Hits
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
Back to School in 2024
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
Back to School Must Haves
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,
Product Review: PowerXL™
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
Back to School: Preparing for a New School Year
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
Help a Child Grow as a Person
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
WHAT’S UNDER THE COVERS IN JULY 2024
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
Summer Guide – 2024
Discover thousands of free-flying butterflies in our 10,000-square-foot indoor tropical garden. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory also hosts a variety of tropical plants, birds, and animals, along with several water features. Witness butterflies emerge from their chrysalis and take their first flight,
Camp Guide – 2024
The Oakville Soccer Club has been providing a positive soccer experience to the community of Oakville since 1972. The Club delivers year-round soccer programming for all ages and skill levels, starting with our youngest soccer stars (as early as 2
Private and Montessori School Guide – 2024
Clanmore Montessori School provides a top-quality, authentic Montessori program in an intellectually, socially and aesthetically rich and stimulating environment. Our highly qualified and caring staff support and nurture each child›s self-esteem, self-confidence and independence, while unlocking individual potential and encouraging
Extracurricular Guide – 2024
Established in 1994, Children's Arts Theatre School is Toronto’s leader in professional theatre training for young actors aged 3 to 18. Our curriculum, taught by leading drama educators, focuses on self-esteem, critical thinking, teamwork, and personal growth through drama, dance,
Fed is Best
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
Baby Guide – 2024
A leading independent Montessori school for over 30 years, Bannockburn is recognized throughout Toronto for its outstanding academic standards, steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn’s Toddler, Primary and Elementary Montessori programs offer
July 2024 Film Classics and Modern Hits
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
Pool Safety and Drowning Prevention
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
