I love you and…
We often take it for granted as parents that our kids know why we correct and discipline them.
Baby Book Cover Photo Contest: The Next City Parent Cover Baby
Enter the City Parent Baby Book Cover Model Contest for a chance to win a professional photo session and to see your baby in glossy print on the front cover of City Parent Baby Spring 2015.
I was happier before
Children take up a tremendous amount of time, energy, money, and just about everything else that we could otherwise spend on things that we enjoy more.
Spending Time with your Family
I'm often at odds with my middle son's teacher over the school he misses.
Put some fun into music practice with these tips
The teachers and parents at Third Street Music School have shared their top tips for making practicing music more fun and enjoyable at home.
Getting crafty with homemade Valentine’s
What better way to show someone you care than with a homemade Valentine’s Day card?
My Dear Random and Impersonal Valentine
Is it really the case that we want our children associating the expression of love with the mere distribution of mass produced tokens of emotions that they don't really feel?
Communal meals
Although I'm not aware of any research on the subject, my personal observation has been that sitting down with other people and spending time with them over the intimacy of a meal is a really beneficial experience for my kids.
Make a Lego heart
Kids love Lego and they can also “heart” Lego with these plans for a heart shape made of Lego. Check out the instructions from Lego master model builder Noel Straatsma.
Eco-kids Vancouver
Exploring family-friendly Vancouver with children offers lots of fun with endless opportunities to teach and encourage green practice.
Back to the grind
The importance of routine for children is so often emphasized that it's easy to forget.
Soft words
Knowing how to respond to children when they have lost control of their emotions is often difficult.
PEANUTS – the Movie
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace
Moms’ group outreach
Here are five suggestions for staying connected with your community and the world through a mothers' group:
Mom Stuff for a new year
From J. Crew to hand-crafted leather, this product round-up will help the dedicated shopper usher in the New Year.
