Life after report cards
Last month schools were in the midst of “reporting season.” Now is the time when you find out formally how your child has been doing in school in the first few months of the year
School Heroes Unite
November 14 to 18 was Anti-Bullying Week 2011. I agree with the general spirit of the initiative but it is my opinion that anti-bullying programs only beget more bullying
Amazing Kids
There are a lot of things that come to mind when we hear of someone who is a talented, award-winning athlete as well as an inspirational, self-motivated leader and fundraiser for juvenile diabetes
Maternity buddy program eases transition back to work
A year away from the office to welcome your baby into this world seems like heaven, right? But for women with demanding careers, that year away can bring concerns that all the advancements you have made may unravel while you
Helping Babies Sleep
As a father to six children I have experienced many variations in the learning curve of what helps babies get to sleep and what doesn’t
Cool Stuff Holiday Toys
1. Gross-abulary
Gross-abulary is a word game for the whole family. The objective of is to earn the most points by creating sentences or phrases using a combination of humorous Picture and Word cards
Fostering Heroism
November 14 to 18 will be Anti-Bullying Week 2011. I agree with the general spirit of the initiative but it is my opinion that anti-bullying programs only beget more bullying. This might sound controversial so let me explain. I believe
Enjoy these scream parks
Screemers Canada’s haunted houses are open for the Halloween season. This is the 19th terrifying season at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place in Toronto. It is sure to be a great one with three new hau
Get spooky this Halloween
Have fun decorating the inside and outside of your home with these spooky décor items from Canadian Tire
More time outdoors helps sleep-deprived kids
Parents will tell you there are few things worse than a child who needs sleep
Goal setting for the school year
School is back in session and the challenge in curriculum concepts sets the stage for interesting opportunities and experiences as well as the development of stronger interpersonal skills
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
It happens to all of us – cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises – even allergic reactions can strike when we least expect them
10 tips to help your elementary child study
Helping your child study effectively for tests is vitally important in the elementary years. When the groundwork for good habits is set
Burlington Twins fun for family
Take your kids to see great baseball at Nelson Park in Burlington, home to the Burlington Twins
Get the robot to do it
When we were children and watched “The Jetsons” on TV, audiences were introduced to a series of electronic gizmos and gadgets that made life easier for humans
How to stay sane as a new mom
Just about the time in your pregnancy you were starting to enjoy the attention and getting used to letting other people do things for you (like give you their seat on the train or let you off the hook for
