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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
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 upcoming holiday
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.
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
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
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
July 2020 Kids Stuff
Eco-Friendly Spring Print Baby Diapers by Hello Bello Keep your baby dry and comfortable while helping the environment with these plant-derived diapers. Made with sustainable materials, these diapers are also free of chemicals and fragrance but also soft and absorbent. Did
Robert Land Academy Develops Online Learning Environment
When the global COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses and schools around the world and across Ontario Robert Land Academy’s students remained in the classroom, engaged with their teachers, and in their learning. Within seven days of the government issuing the order for
St. Jude’s Academy Celebrates the Achievements of Our Grade 12 Graduates
Earlier this month, graduates of St. Jude’s Academy received a special delivery – a box containing a Grad memory book, a hoodie, other items and a cap and gown. They were told to expect a surprise and to wear their
No ordinary year. No ordinary school.
Nestled among the pines on a pristine 56-acre historic lakefront property in traditional Anishinaabe territory, Rosseau Lake College offers a boarding and day school experience for grades 6 - 12 that is unlike no other in Canada. Through highly innovative,
Experiencing pregnancy for the first time
By Erin Koichopolos On Oct 4. 2019 at 5 a.m., I found out I was going to become a mother. It was exciting, nerve racking and surreal all at once. Pregnancy and parenthood bring on a lot of changes – physically,
July 2020 Parents Stuff
By Sara Duck Silky Kimono Robe in Secret Garden Ivory by Love & Lore Keep yourself looking glam at-home with this beautiful silky topper with feminine flower detailing. Of, course, we strongly encourage comfort underneath, i.e. joggers! $75. Indigo.ca 552M Soap Free Shampoo
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
Simple bedroom makeover for housebound tweens
By Jane Muller Get your tween off line and into the real world with the prospect of a bedroom makeover. The first step might be to tidy up and possibly purge some stuff but after that the creativity can flow. Refreshing a
Orthodontic braces have evolved
Smaller brackets, tooth-coloured options and even plastic aligners have largely replaced traditional metal braces. Braces have evolved considerably over the years. With new technologies available, plus an acknowledgment that braces are a necessity for people of various ages and not just
Virtually Junior, Big Thoughts for Growing Minds
We are thrilled to introduce Virtually JUNIOR, the online edition of Toronto’s international children’s festival, which stimulates big thoughts for growing minds. Get ready to join us for exciting new ways to enjoy some of JUNIOR’s talented artists – virtually. We’ll
Research connects sleep and social competence
Researchers at Keio University recently reported in the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health the results of an in-depth study on the importance of sleep for children’s health and social behaviour. The main findings showed that the sleep onset time
Parent Stuff
By Sara Duck Eye Smooth Nourishing Eye Cream by Monat A common complaint among busy moms is tired eyes. While sleep may be scant, take care of that delicate area with Monat’s nourishing eye cream, which will help diminish the appearance of
How to set up parental controls on children’s tablets
The internet is a valuable tool that can benefit kids. But as parents know, the internet also can be a danger to youngsters. As hard as parents may try to govern their children’s internet usage, kids’ curiosity often compels them to
