Incurable hope – A Memoir and Survival Guide for Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction Is a Powerful Story About a Mother’s Experiences with Alcohol Addiction
Parents of a child with an addiction go through a very painful journey that is almost impossible to understand by those who have never experienced the trauma firsthand. With no playbook to help parents navigate through the world of addiction,
For Baby – Petit Lem
The Petit Lem Layette Collection has a compilation of must-haves and basics for your baby’s every day wardrobe. 4 adorable collections to choose from - The Bears, Bunny, Counting Sheep and Elephant. These collections include swaddles, bath sets, cozy sleepers,
What can be done to prevent infections before and during pregnancy
A smooth pregnancy that ultimately produces a healthy baby is the ideal for expecting parents. With that goal in mind, parents typically go to great lengths to reduce their risk of complications during a pregnancy. Those efforts may include steps
6 Easter egg colouring tips
Colouring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year). Christians
Spring Fling in Muskoka: Muskoka Maple Trail
Set the clocks forward… spring has arrived. The warmer days bring with them not only excitement for pleasant days ahead, but also the onset of maple season. And there is no place that embraces the season better than Muskoka. In years
Hilary Duff x Carter’s limited-edition collection for spring
Chief Mom Officer Hilary Duff unveils the second Hilary Duff x Carter’s Spring Limited-Edition Collection ranging in sizes 0-24M and priced from $10-$22, is available for a limited time on carters.com/HillaryDuff and selected stores. Duff’s latest Carter’s collection reflects her sense
Let’s grow – Bring the garden indoors
Landscaping – indoors? Why not. Now’s your chance to accentuate your home’s personality and décor by adding houseplants with a landscaping plan in mind. Matthew Warden, Manager of the Sheridan Nurseries in Toronto, agrees, but where do you begin? “The first
Baby must haves by Skip Hop
Skip Hop offers a full line of game-changing products and gear that will help parents prepare for baby’s first year. It’s your go to for baby shower and gift registry. skiphop.com Endless Weekender Bag The style-packed weekender bag organizes all your essentials
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Vans Vintage Floral Old Skool Floral Marshmallow Originally called the Vans #36, the Old Skool debut in 1977 with a special feature: a random doodle drawn by founder Paul Van Doren, known as the “jazz stripe.” Today, the famous Vans Sidestripe
Easter Gift Guide
BRIO My First Railway Light Up Rainbow Set Follow the lights and make the rainbow shine with the Brio Light Up Rainbow Set. This interactive toy train set introduces toddlers to basic sequencing and “cause and effect” patterns in a fun
How new parents can approach bathing a newborn
New parents are faced with a host of unfamiliar challenges. Navigating nightly interruptions to sleep and changing diapers are among the more notable hurdles new parents must clear, but a host of other activities, such as bathing, require a new
breaking stereotypes – Speed Cuber Champ Max Park is Breaking Records and Stereotypes
Max Park is an inspiring young man who is not only breaking multiple world records in speed cubing, but he is also breaking stereotypes about people with disabilities. Max was born with autism, a neurodevelopment disorder. Individuals with autism often have
What’s under the covers – April 2023
How To Do Parenting with Confidence By Vanessa Kahlon, MA Parenting is both rewarding and challenging. Children are different, so what works for one may not work for another. The most important thing is to be open to what our children can
Step into Spring
Signs of spring inspire thoughts of spring cleaning. It’s the time of year when most of us do our major cleaning; however, for me, it is the last thing I would like to do. Easter is the first official gathering of
What’s under the covers – March 2023
My Baba’s Garden By Jordan Scott Jordan Scott’s inspired by memories of his childhood. It tells the story of a child spending time with their baba (grandmother), with a particular focus on the time she spent tending her garden, finding worms to
Strategies That Can Improve Reading Comprehension
Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science. Though the benefits
Scientists In School is Hiring!
We are hiring dynamic elementary school-age science and engineering workshop presenters! Scientists in School, a leading science education charity, is hiring STEM enthusiasts with a background in science, engineering, and technology to lead our on-site classroom workshops in elementary school classrooms across
Get creative – Kids write 4Kids
January is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or to take current hobbies and passions to the next level. If you know a young writer who loves putting pen to paper, now could be the time to
Camp Guide
Do you have a little chef in your house? Let them put an apron on and get cooking at COOKSMART Multi-Camp this summer! With five locations in Mississauga and Oakville, beginner cooks and bakers aged 5-12 stay busy and creative
February cool things
Step2® Whisper Ride Cruiser The Whisper Ride Cruiser from Step 2 keeps your little one engaged and entertained. The ride-on car features a working horn, a movable steering wheel, and other helpful features for a comfortable stroll. Your little one will
