Pulling up flowers
As parents, we like to think that we can protect our children from the things that might harm them, but just riding in the car or swimming at the beach or even picking the wrong flower for Mom might put
Run for the Cure gets personal
The CIBC Run for the Cure has become an annual event at our house after my battle with breast cancer. This year's event is on Sunday, Oct. 5 and Toronto Zoo has been added as a Toronto run location.
Free Family Show at RBG
City Parent’s Free Family Show at Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 25 begins with a treat of loot bags for the first 750 guests
Knights in plastic armour and the point of pretend play
Dress-up play is a year-round pursuit that stimulates the imagination and stirs the creative juices.
Dress-up play sets the stage for creativity and learning
If you have a seven-year-old who’s pushing 14, don’t blame her princess costumes.
Peeking in on sleeping children
Observe the good stuff kids do and keep those moments in time.
Is your child ready for JK
It's okay to say "no" to starting JK at age three. Parents know their child best when it comes to holding back the first day of school.
Kids can wear their neighbourhood pride
A new line of graphic T-shirts lets kids celebrate their neighbourhood and support Breakfast for Learning charity.
Fresh crop of baby stuff
Babies need a some specialized stuff and some other stuff that's just for fun. Here is a fresh crop of baby stuff to satisfy needs and wants.
The dreaded back-to-school lunch
There may be butterflies in the stomach of kids returning to school but what is going to fill their stomach at lunch time?
TVO
A new TVO live-action series aims to help preschoolers transition from home to school with friendly little Opie as their guide.
Sprinkling math learning onto everyday life
Expert tips on how to integrate mathematics learning moments into your child's everyday activities.
Sister, change my diaper
As parents we need to be able to talk to our children about the proper names of all of our body parts that way children feel comfortable about their bodies.