Best Way to Help Your Kids? Don’t.
One of the secrets to raising your children to love, respect, and be confident in everything they do is—don’t help them! What? Yes, you heard me correctly. No, I am not suggesting letting them fly free and learn everything on their
Pet Love: Separation Anxiety in Dogs
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom Let’s face it—dogs have been living their best lives during the pandemic. They’ve gone on long walks, chased birds in the park, played with the kids in the backyard, cuddled and, quite frankly, been the centre of
5 Health Areas for All the Men in Your Life to Focus on
Did you know in a study performed by the Cleveland Clinic, more than 70% of men said they would rather do household chores than go to the doctor? As we watch the men in our lives grow from boyhood into
Sport Surfaces – Multiuse Sport Courts
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom These days, access to activities like tennis, golf or even a pick-up game of basketball has had its challenges. Nowadays, homeowners are looking at their backyards differently, finding ways to create an entertainment oasis that can keep
no sugar How to reduce refined sugar from your child’s diet
The movement to cut sugar from children’s’ diets is growing, especially as advocates reveal the truth about refined sugars. In 2016, it was found that kids were eating on average 19 teaspoons of sugar per day—that’s more than four times
How to Help Your Daughter Handle Peer Pressure
WORDS BY Elizabeth Casciaro from Apricotton As your daughter grows, so will the amount of peer pressure she faces. Pressure from friends to act a certain way can be brutal to deal with all on your own, especially when you’re so
July Cool Things
BiMoo BiMoo tablecloths are a fun way to stimulate the four spheres of overall child development. Language, cognitive, socio-affective and motor skill development. These motivational tablecloths can not only be used at home but daycares and schools. Tablecloths are big enough
Unapologetic Truths – The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About
WORDS BY Yalda Kazemi Releasing her first book, Unapologetic Truths: The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About, author, mental health advocate, stylist and mom, Yalda Kazemi, courageously shares her story of battling and ultimately overcoming severe postpartum mental illness in
What’s under the covers this month
Whose Poo? By Daisy Bird If your kids are anything like my kids, then this book will be a great hit. Whose Poo will make you laugh along with your child. Big Daddy Mouse wants to take his two little mouses to
Summer Time Fun
The school year is over, and I say let the summer fun begin! With restaurants, shops, and camps returning to operation, what plans are you looking forward to taking advantage of without putting yourself or a loved one at risk? You
Walking through COVID-19
“The toe bone’s connected to the foot bone, the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone.” Sound familiar? Well, considering each foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments,
Spending time – 4 activities that your tween daughter will enjoy doing with you
If your typical day is consumed by school, extracurricular activities, and work, why not spend a quiet evening at home together? You will find activities that appeal to everyone on this list so that you can plan an enjoyable weekend
Road Trip Muskoka
There’s a lot of uncertainty about the coming summer. What will be open, what events will go forward, how can we remain safe while still enjoying the season. One thing we can be sure of: as did last year, so
May/June Cool Things
RAZER KRAKEN Tournament Edition A digital-to-analog converter built into the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition makes gaming even more immersive. With crystal clear details, the THX Spatial Audio engages you in a next-gen surround sound experience with an improved headband and cooling
Online learning homework help for charity
With the prevalence of online school during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of McMaster University students have sought to leverage their academic skills in the fight against COVID-19. The resulting initiative, Homework Help for Charity (HHC), aims to match volunteer
Up front – Minimalist Moms
As children, we’re given dolls to play with, make believing we are moms, leading us to dream that one day this will come true – this is where our story begins. Who is with me and thinks that being a mom
What’s under the covers this month
Simon and Chester Super Detectives By Cale Atkinson A humorous story for the early reader. On a rainy day, two friends, Simon, who’s human and Chester, who’s a ghost, are bored from being inside. They decide to dress up and play detectives.
April Cool Things
The Food Doula Cookbook It’s not merely another cookbook, and chapters are by trimesters. From prenatal to postpartum, the Food Doula Cookbook has over 90 easy-to-make recipes for healthy meals. Advice for the new mother to be suffering morning sickness, food
Bloom Class virtual learning
WORDS BY Emily Padan Created during the pandemic, Bloom Class emerged into the virtual education space in April 2020. A team of extraordinary teachers on a mission to foster growth mindsets in children and teens through thoughtfully created group classes as
Spring is in the air
Who else feels like skipping now that Spring is in the air? I, for one, do! I’m not a winter person and rarely venture outside in January and February —usually, I’d go somewhere warm. However, we all know why that
