Spring into Action: 14 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Spring is here and Earth Day is close at hand, but don’t wait until April 22 to celebrate. Now is the time to reflect on your family’s commitment to the environment.
The Core Issue: When to consider a mommy makeover
Like most new moms, Olya*, 31, expected her body to change after pregnancy and childbirth. But the mom of two didn’t anticipate the drastic transformation that left her belly looking like a half-inflated balloon slanted to one side with a
The meaning of behaviour
I was teaching a parenting course on discipline last night, and I asked the class to offer some thoughts on the distinction between discipline and punishment.
Back-to-school finds
Kids want to dress to impress when they head back to class and parents can feel pressured to over-spend on clothing and supplies.
I’m a Bad Parent
If your at all trying to be a good parent, I can almost guarantee that at one point or another (probably even within the past twenty-four hours) you’ve felt like a bad parent.
Avoid shopping flops
Tweenhood can be a carefree stage in your daughter’s life, but it can also be a time of incredible challenge as she learns about her body and explores her growing independence.
Empty House
I've gone from a house-full to a house-empty in a matter of weeks, and I confess that it's requiring an adjustment.
How to give your child a green thumb
Fran Sorin considers instilling a love of nature in children at an early age critical.
Encouraging the laundry monster
Keeping kids’ rooms tidy can be challenging enough, but nothing irks me more than discarded clothes left lying on the floor or hidden in corners.
Spending Time with your Family
I'm often at odds with my middle son's teacher over the school he misses.
Eco-kids Vancouver
Exploring family-friendly Vancouver with children offers lots of fun with endless opportunities to teach and encourage green practice.
The happiest babysitter on the block
Behind every happy mom is a hard-working babysitter who watches the kids during book club meetings and date nights. Here’s what you can do to build a strong bond with your favorite caregiver and ensure she doesn’t ditch you for
Gingerbread holiday décor
If you’re looking for a holiday craft idea to do with your kids, virtually indestructible gingerbread ornaments are perfect.
Creative party favours
Here are a few loot bag ideas that have not only impressed me as a parent, but my kids as well.
Spending wisely
Start a conversation about money by enlisting your kids to help come up with some principles to determine how your family should spend it.
Busy mom, Saphia Khambalia, embraces the chaos
TV personality Saphia Khambalia recently shared with City Parent about her new baby and the joys of motherhood, all while juggling her TV reporting life and charitable endeavours.
Making an open home
We make room for other people in our lives so that we can be whole people ourselves.
