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
August 2024 Movie Picks
Lilo & Stitch (2002) By Walt Disney Pictures Lilo, a solitary Hawaiian girl, finds comfort by adopting a peculiar-looking “dog” named Stitch. Little does she know, Stitch is not your ordinary pet, but a runaway genetic experiment from a distant alien
The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook
A woman’s body undergoes incredible changes during pregnancy and delivery, so it’s only natural that it needs time and healthy nutrients to fully recover. While there is a lot of information available about pregnancy and delivery, there is very little
August 2024 Cool Things
FlexBrew Advanced 5-in-1 Coffee Maker This upgraded coffee maker boasts a modern, sleek design and introduces five innovative brew features. It's the ideal choice for busy back-to-school mornings and hectic workdays, ensuring you get the perfect cup every time. Features include
Chilling in Cottage Country: Muskoka Chills
WORDS BY ANDREW HIND Kids love ice cream, don’t they? Two teens loved it so much that they opened their own ice cream shop, which has quickly become a go-to place in Muskoka on a hot summer day. While most teens spending
What’s under the covers August 2024
My Alphabet Book By Kaz Mataz Little ones embark on an exciting journey while mastering the alphabet, early spelling, and pronunciation. Not only does it ignite their imagination, but it also sparks their creativity by introducing a delightful array of vibrant characters,
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
MAGIC BAG & SUPPORO
For more than three decades, Magic Bag has been a trusted ally, catering to families’ hot and cold compress requirements. Discover natural comfort for aches, stress, fatigue, and pains, all in an environmentally responsible manner. They are dedicated to manufacturing
The “Mom Puberty” Campaign by Listen B*tch
With billboards around the Greater Toronto Area, founders of Listen B*tch, Daniela and Michelle, have created a digital platform that’s shaking things up in a world flooded with glossy portrayals of motherhood, Instagram feeds filled with picture-perfect moments, and flawless
Barbie Celebrates Role Model Athletes
On May 22, 2024, Mattel, Inc. announced that in celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary, the brand will honour nine athletes from around the world, including Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair, with one-of-a-kind role model dolls made in their likeness. Studies
July 2024 COOL THINGS
Brita Hub Compact Introducing the Brita Hub Compact: a sleek countertop water filtration device by Hamilton Beach. Its innovative design saves space and revolutionizes home water filtration sustainably this summer and beyond. Available at Walmart.ca. NASA Collection by Stomp Rocket – STEM-based
