Get back to the basics with a camping trip
When faced with financial challenges like those posed by the recent economic downturn, families tend to react to their decreased discretionary dollars by getting “back to basics.” They pursue different leisure activities and ones that o
How to be a tourist in your own town
Save money this summer by taking a vacation in your own town – a staycation. Here’s how to enjoy your time just like a tourist
Colonial Williamsburg is an Historic Oasis
The music of the fife and drum band sets in motion an impromptu parade of visitors interspersed with staff dressed to comply with the 18th century town that is Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The crowd, along with the odd oxen team
Five Tips for Travelling with Kids
When it comes to adventure travel, Intrepid Travel is a leader with loads of itineraries including almost 20 designed especially for families travelling with kids as young as six years old. Here’s their list of tips to keep your next
Teen Talk
I just wrapped a five-week speaking tour last week to thousands of pre-teens, teens and hundreds of parents across Ontario. One of my favourite times during these tours is during the question and answer period right after. I’m often asked
Classroom Secrets
Ahhh summer vacation – a time for your kids to kick back and relax, to forget about classroom routines and to lose themselves in some hard-earned play time. But July also offers you and your kids the time to reflect
Teens help charities
More than 13,000 Torontonians pedalled together along the Gardiner Expressway and up the Don Valley Parkway, raising over $3 million in the 22nd Annual Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart
Being Responsible about rewarding your child
Treating your child to something special can cause some parents to feel guilty. Kinder spokesperson and child development expert Dr. Anthony Volk recommends these five tips to using treats most effectively
Keeping Kids Safe
With the current social climate, keeping young people safe is a major topic of conversation. Dr. Nick DeFilippis, professor of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University in Atlanta suggests parents can help keep their children safe this
Top tips to help your child read at any age
A child's natural "learning window" is between the ages of birth and 4 to 5 years, research has shown. But the typical school doesn't start teaching children to read until kindergarten. For parents, it may seem challe
Visit another world with these video and music CDs
Visit another world with these video and music CDs
Kids golf free July 6 to 12
What do you get when you combine 600 golf facilities with 100,000 golfers? From July 6 to 12, those numbers add up to Take a Kid to the Course Week, a grow-the-game in
Benefits of Family Travel
Taking a break from your routine life and going on a vacation with your family once or twice a year has tremendous benefits for everyone. Here are seven aspects to consider:
Encourage kids to volunteer early
There are many options for teens to complete the compulsory 40 hours of community involvement for high school graduation – from boxing up groceries at a local food bank to planting trees. As one parent says, “It’s easy for kids
Help siblings welcome your new baby
Parents can learn strategies on how to introduce and prepare their older children for the addition of a new baby. It’s not uncommon for youngsters to feel threatened by the arrival of a new sibling. A child may question whether
Cool Stuff May 2009
BEST FOOT FORWARD
Naturino has put 30 years o f research into children’s shoes. From firt steps to first sports, Nautrino shoes provide support and protection. They are also comfortable and stylish. Naturino.com
Teen Talk May 2009
Recently I had a conversation with a mom of three teen boys about boundaries. She said ‘boundaries don’t work.’ When I asked her how she tried to set boundaries I learned that she didn’t get anything in writing, didn’t ask
Books with Illustrations
Illustrations can make or break a picture book. In these books we see stories brought to life in a variety of styles by brilliant artists.
Changing negative behaviour
When your child has a negative attitude or behaviour toward school, try these strategies to help them through their frustrations.
Make Mother
The history of Mother’s Day dates back to ancient Greece to honour the goddess, Rhea, who was said to be the mother of all gods. In England, Christians celebrated a day for Mary, the mother of Christ, during the 1600s.
