Being the best parent possible
By David Essel Wouldn’t it be great if we could all be the best parents possible by simply following a few words of advice? David Essel attempts to set us on the right path with his words of wisdom featured in this
Cool Stuff
By Christine Davis Boys buffalo check shirt Be back-to-school cool with this trendy shirt that will also help keep you warm as the temperature drops. Available at Walmart. 9.97. Foogo Stainless Steel Straw Bottle and Food Jar Keep drinks cold and food warm with this Thermos duo. Both are ideally
The Terrible Twos vs. The Terrible Teens
By Pam Molnar While picking up my prescription at Walgreens last week, the woman in front of me had two small children. I guessed their ages to be 4 and 2. It was around dinner time and everyone was in meltdown
Go wild at Toronto Zoo
By Christine Davis There’s exactly one week of summer left, before days of fun get traded in for days in the classroom. Fortunately you can make the most of that week at places like the Toronto Zoo, where the summer’s special
Avoid the back-to-school shopping rush
By Patrick Ens The back-to-school shopping rush can be an extremely stressful time for kids and adults alike. Children want the newest phones, shoes and clothes for their first day – and adults will often do everything they can to
Totally awesome tie-dye
The following is an excerpt from Suzanne McNeill’s book “Totally Awesome Tie-Dye: Fun-To-Make Fabric Dyeing Projects For All Ages”. Follow her techniques to create your own. Introduction: Tie-Dye is an adventure At its heart, tie-dye is a simple craft: it’s about adding
Fun and easy ukulele lessons
“Got my first real four string Cutest Fender uke I’d seen Played until my fingers bled Was the summer of 2018.” With apologies to Bryan Adams, I couldn’t resist comparing my foray into the ukulele to the singer’s commitment to the guitar. I had
Not your mother’s baby toolbox
By Jane Muller Figuring out how to buckle a baby into a car seat or overcoming the mechanics of unfolding a stroller are reminders that baby equipment continues to evolve. Not only has baby paraphernalia changed since today’s moms were babies, some
How to get kids playing and learning outside this summer
By Dr. Dina Kulik Summertime is playtime for kids. We want kids to take a break from the typical disciplined schedule and get away from television and computer screens, so they can enjoy the short window of outdoor time in the
Sherkston Shores
By Christine Davis Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie is a place unto itself. You’d barely know it was there when driving past – save for the long driveway running parallel to a quarry turned swimming hole. But when you
Paleo Play
By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon Keep kids engaged and learning this summer with these dinosaur crafts and activities. Make your own fossils from clay, create an erupting volcano, excavate dinos like a real paleontologist and even hatch a dino egg
When dog ownership doesn’t add up
By Jane Muller If there isn’t a dog in your life, it’s likely that the possibility of having one has been discussed. A family pet completes the picture. In some families a furry child was the first. Couples may not realize
Discovering Vienna’s Love of Life with The Love of My Life
By Dee-Anne Wessel As we touch down at Vienna International Airport, my first thought is that we’ve come a long way and I’m not just talking distance. On this our 30th Anniversary, we aren’t as financially strapped as we were when
Don’t use the ‘D’ word
By Christine Davis When Weight Watchers announced plans to launch a teen program, offering free six-week memberships to teens from 13-18 with an adult membership, the backlash was fast. “I think their hearts are in the right place,” says registered dietician and
Travel games
By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon During school break, many families will be hitting the road! With kids strapped into car seats or seat belts they can quickly get bored. Avoid the “Are we there yet?” chorus by packing a few games
Hair Products
Goat’s Wool Wooden Baby Hairbrush Introduce even the youngest children to hair care with this super soft goat’s wool hair brush. It’s ideal for delicate infant hair and promotes such benefits as: stimulating the scalp, preventing cradle cap, generating blood flow
Baby’s first haircut
By Christine Davis There’s something about cutting your baby’s hair for the first time that’s rather emotional. Whether you’re worried about changing the way he or she looks, or don’t want to lose those beautiful baby curls forever, like I did
Top 5 Questions About Lice Answered
Hey Parents, school’s out and summer’s here - time to catch some rays, make a splash, and enjoy the great outdoors. But not so fast moms and dads…just because the kids are on vacation, doesn’t mean headlice is too! Many parents
Parental Paparazzi
The most popular people on Facebook and Instagram aren’t celebrities and athletes—they’re kids. Photos and videos of children dominate social media feeds as proud parents show the world their cute babies with just a few clicks. Mac & Mia surveyed 2,000 new
David Neinstein’s 3-2-1 BBQ rub method
Co-owner, executive chef and pit master of Barque restaurants in Toronto and Burlington David Neinstein knows his rubs and shares his signature method for creating your own. The 3-2-1 method, named such because it’s designed to be used as a ratio
