Bud Sprout Bloom Helps Parents Engage in Meaningful, Positive Conversations
By: Lorraine Pelley Parents with young children can find it challenging to talk to their youngsters, especially about difficult or emotional events. Finding the right words to formulate questions in a positive, encouraging manner does not come easy for everyone. Bud
The Cheerleading Book: The Young Athletes Guide
By: Marylene Vestergom Consider two and a half minutes jammed packed with stunts with athletes flying through the air, including intricate pyramids resembling a carefully designed game of Jenga. While you're at it, throw in a few jumps and tumbling moves
November 2020 Kid Stuff
Vet practice with pets by Schleich Do you have a budding veterinarian on your hands? Children ages three to eight years old will enjoy imaginative play with this fun and educational veterinary playset. This 27-piece set comes with animals, equipment, clinic
November 2020 Parent Stuff
By: Sara Duck Belted overshirt in mauve from Zara Half shirt and half jacket, it’s a shacket! You may have noticed this season that this shirt and jacket hybrid is everywhere. We love this version from Zara in mauve; it’s the perfect
National Adoption Month
By: Marylene Vestergom Did you know according to the Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO), since 2011, there have been over 30,000 children in care across Canada? In Ontario, there are approximately 17,000 children and youth in foster care. Of these, 8,400
Winter Wonders at Crawford Lake Conservation Area
By: Andrew Hind When snow blankets the ground, Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton is transformed into a winter wonderland. The landscape is draped in fluffy white mounds, and a soothing tranquility settles deeply. With over 19km of trails weaving through
Learning to Say ‘No’
By Lorraine Pelley Saying no to your child is never easy. The tears, emotional pleas, and tantrums make it difficult to stand your ground and fear of your child not liking you for doing your job as a parent adds to
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Do you enjoy speaking in front of an audience? If you are like most people, you would rather avoid having to deliver a speech. Yet being able to speak confidently and with competence is especially important to everyone. Public speaking
Having a Safe and Fun Halloween During a Pandemic
By: Lorraine Pelley One of the most enjoyable holidays is just around the corner, and for many children and parents, that means picking their costumes, buying treats, decorating the house, and planning the best trick-or-treat route. Overshadowing the excitement of the
Ghost Tours of Niagara-on-the-Lake
By Andrew Hind The night is dark, and the moon, poking through clouds above, casts an eerie pale glow on the sleeping town. A chilled wind moan causes you to hunch down inside your jacket, and your eyes dart about anxiously.
Trick or Treat – Closed
Scooby-Doo! Adventure in Mystery Mansion will keep your child intrigued. More than building blocks. Mystery mansion has many extras to keep them entertained with trapped doors, secret hideouts, hidden doors, and the fun doesn’t stop there. Download the Playmobil app
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Tips to Help Kids Curb Bedwetting
It’s as frustrating for you to hear in the early hours of the morning as it is for their little voices to utter shamefully, “Mom/Dad, I’ve wet the bed.” There may be an onset of tears induced by embarrassment, the
Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor
Subscribe to City Parent for your chance to win the award-winning Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor! The Owlet Sock has kept more than 500,000 babies safe since the launch of their first Sock in 2015. www.owletcare.ca Contest Now closed
Hockey Hall of Fame Contest
Enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 VIP Family Passes to the Hockey Hall of Fame! Hockey Hall of Fame has reopened! Simulation games, theatres, hockey’s greatest artifacts, and best of all, access to the Stanley Cup, all spread
Kinsip Maple Whisky Sour
Ingredients: 2 ounces Kinsip Maple Whisky ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ¾ ounce simple syrup 1 egg white 2 to 4 dashes of Kinsip House Aromatic bitters ½ inch orange peel (garnish) 1 whisky cherry (garnish) Directions: Shake all of the ingredients except for the egg white in a
Free Stay at Home Resources
During these times of social distancing and #StayHome initiatives, it may be challenging to find alternative options for usual out-of-home activities. How do we keep our family engaged from the safety of home as we all work to do our part
CN Tower
Enter to win a CN Tower Family Pass! The Family Pass consists of 2 Adult (aged 14+) Timed General Admission tickets and a maximum of any 2 Child (aged 3-5) or Youth (aged 6-13) Timed General Admission tickets. Discover spectacular
Virtual Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo Contest
City Parent is an Ontario based parenting magazine for all parents. From babies to teens, we’ve got it covered! We feature parenting advice, trends, great products, exciting contests, and keep you in the know about great events, like the Bump,
Beast’s Maple Whisky Turkey Burger
Beast’s Maple Whisky Turkey Burger Toronto restaurateur Scott Vivian’s food is so good that Anthony Bourdain once requested him as his personal caterer during a visit to Toronto. Vivian owns and operates Beast Bodega and was excited to work with the
