Enjoying the Moments
It's one of the great cliches that children grow up too fast and that you need to enjoy each stage while you can, but being cliche doesn't make it any easier to practise some times.
Theatre for babies
Created specifically for infants, One Think Leads to Another is an innovative new work commissioned by Young People’s Theatre for its 50th Anniversary Season presented in the Studio from February 8 to 21.
Save a cello, get kids stuck on music
As our kids make their way through the education system, it’s important to remember that we’ve forgotten much of what we were taught.
Losing the big game
My oldest son takes his fandom very seriously. When his teams win, he's jubilant. When this teams lose, he's crushed.
Meditate on these things
One of the things I've found helpful to my parenting (and to my life generally, in fact) is a daily time of quiet meditation.
Community parenting
I often see kids in public places behaving in ways that are childish or impolite or even outright inappropriate and I have made a conscious effort to intervene in those kinds of situations as calmly and politely as I can.
Christmas at the bowling alley
The couple of hours we had just spent hanging out in the bowling alley and chatting had been far more fun and far less stressful than many of the Christmas gatherings I have endured over the years.
Adjusting to being home for the holidays
Boredom has less to do with having too much time than with having to adjust to a different schedule and a different pace of life.
Bappa’s home
The things we value, the words we use, the traditions we practise – so much of that is rooted in the generations that preceded us.
Do other families talk about this stuff
In my family, our conversation circulates around the questions that we find important – politics, art, morality, philosophy, religion, activism, and so forth.
Harbourfront – DJ Skate Nights 2015/16
Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto's number one outdoor winter party returns with another stellar lineup of local and international DJs that will surely bring the heat to your Saturday nights.
New educational game feeds hungry minds
Whether you are a parent wanting to make homework less of a chore and more of a fun family routine, or a teacher looking to make a new skill more engaging for the class, the Hungry Minds Study Games box
Understanding egg health
Egg health's vital role in fertility and the steps you can take to improve it.
Hit the slopes for $15 on National Ski Day
National Ski Day makes the sport affordable for families.
