All Aboard for Safety
Most kids are drawn to trains but when it comes to teaching children about safety around railway tracks, there is more work to do
Developing creative play
Developing creative play. Balancing the education and entertainment of books, games and toys remains an ongoing interest for parents and at an Indigo Kids Round Table event, expert panelists shared ideas and insights for inspiring learning
Montessori education is unique
Montessori education is unique. It is only a few years ago that Montessori education celebrated its 100th anniversary. The first Casa Dei Bambini, under the direction of Maria Montessori (1870-1952) opened in the San Lorenzo dis
Good oral habits should start early
Good oral habits should start early. Building good oral care habits at a young age is important for the healthy development of children's teeth. For kids today, tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. In fact, health problems rela
Valentine’s Day romance, even if you have kids
Valentine's Day romance, even if you have kids. Most couples will tell you that having children is a blessing. Children expand the family and open up the household to joy and laughter. Children do require a lot of time and
What makes a good speller?
Even with today’s technological advances, having average to good spelling skills are still very important in life. After all, spell-checkers can only help you if your spelling is close enough to the correct version, and most of us still h
Cottage or Camp
Cottage or Camp? Each vacation type has advantages. As a camp director, I often heard parents comment, "But we don't need to send our child to camp. We have a cottage." Certainly cottage life provides a child with a happy,
Is your teen ready for an after-school job?
Is your teen ready for an after-school job? Giving teens the chance to earn money outside of the home can certainly be worthwhile. Jobs teach the value of money and hard work, and also the importance of timeliness and time
Cool Stuff – Toys all under $25
Zahor; All-Natural Spa Lab; Yomega® PowerBrain XP™; KID K’NEX® Railroad Pals™; Incredib
Puzzles through the grades
Puzzles are a terrific way for children of all ages to keep sharp. Here's how they can help throughout various stages of development
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters. Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children. Kate Kelly, Managing Editor for American Baby Magazine, has said that 50 per
Choosing a Summer Camp: 10 questions to ask
You know what you want your camper to gain from a summer camp experience, so how do you go about making sure he gets it?
Ending dinnertime drama
Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children
Let children help choose charities
When it comes to charity, everyone involved benefits. From those on the receiving end to those doing the giving, charity pays dividends for all concerned
The ultimate floating resort
The ultimate floating resort. The Oasis of the Seas is the world’s largest ship and has everything for families. When you first see the glamourous and glitzy Royal Promenade of the Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship
Physical activity earns online time
Physical activity earns online time. Parents Jason Savelli and Lisa Hewitt-Savelli wondered just how long their son Jacob, 9, would stay online in a virtual world for children before losing interest. So one day, as an experiment, they sat b
Teen Talk – Teens 13 to 17 Guiding away from poor choices.
Guiding away from poor choices. When teens make poor choices it may be a symptom of another problem and not just the present problem. Here are tips to guide you
Earth Rangers
Earth Rangers show reaches 165,000 students in GTA. Earth Rangers, a non-profit organization that helps kids care for the environment, presents multimedia shows to students in grades one through eight. The highly interactive shows feature l
Communicating With Your Teen
Teen Talk with Karyn Gordon - Many parents ask, “How should I talk to my teens about sex?” or “What should I say about skipping” or “I think my teens’ friends are doing drugs. Should I address this with my
Classroom Secrets
At some point in the year, if you walk into my Grade 4 classroom you will encounter 20 to 30 squealing kids laughing and darting around the room chasing tennis balls as they learn how to juggle. Is this part