Teen voices heard in stories of personal discovery
Capturing in print the sound and sensibilities of today’s teenagers is not easy. Some writers have a wonderful ear for the edgy, irreverent and often shockingly perceptive way teens think and talk. Here are a few who strike exactly the
Pirate Festival (Fort York)
If you’ve seen all you can at the CNE and Ontario Place, the new August waterfront event to check out is Fort York’s Pirate Festival. Last year’s was the first, and things went off well and clearly it’s now going
Sun safe baby sling
Keeping your baby safe from harmful UV and UVB rays has been made easier with the development of a baby sling made from UV-blocking Solarveil® fabric. The Canadian company cxd baby, manufactures stylish baby carriers including the Splasher
Buskerfest (St. Lawrence Market)
In many other parts of the world, busking is an art form that garners respect and demands top skill. In that tradition, the eighth annual Buskerfest showcases more than 40 acts, few of which will remind you of those dudes
Dog days of summer
Animals – pets – are big business in North America. According to the ASPCA, Americans spent an estimated $38.4 billion on their pets in 2006. While it’s good news that we’re generally taking such good care of our furry friends,
Kids
(MS) — Many children look forward to sports. A chance to play with their friends, sports also represent an opportunity for children to learn many of life’s lessons, from working with others to dealing with loss to accepting authority fi
A Midsummer Night
For its 25th anniversary of outdoor Shakespeare in High Park, CanStage brings back this most accessible of the Bard’s work, with a production that is gloriously colourful, physical, and ribald
Summer boredom solutions
Nowadays, teaching your kids how to enjoy simple, old-fashioned fun is not easy. Nevertheless, it is worth your time. You won’t be trapped on the "I need a new toy every week" spending treadmill and your kids will be able
Math fun with dice and cards
Looking for ways to keep your kids engaged on rainy days or long car rides and fight off "summer learning loss?" (39 separate studies have shown student can loose up to 2.6 months of learning over the summer.) It's easy!
Summer amnesia
Every child knows the feeling, and what adult can forget it? When the textbooks are turned in and the classroom doors closed for the summer, there’s a sweet sense of freedom. But those weeks of fun can have real consequences
Give Me a “C”…..
Researchers at Tufts University have identified five personality traits that increase a teen's odds of navigating the journey between childhood and early adulthood with relative ease
Art tools for toddlers
Crayola outgrew its crayon stage years ago, coming up with countless products that appeal to the imagination and creativity of children. Just so kids don’t have to wait to grow into all that Crayola has to offer, a new line
Toddler on board
This shouldn't be news to any parent who has ever driven under the influence of a screaming toddler: having a passenger on board increases your odds of being involved in an automobile accident
History among the Hurons
The ringing of hammer on anvil lures visitors to the smithy, where the resident blacksmith demonstrates his skill. Within the confines of the hospital, the heady scent of medicinal teas and herbs tickle your nose, while elsewhere you can sa
Tuning into Channel Mom
Teaching new mothers who are dealing with postpartum depression how to relate to and respond to their babies' cues can help to lay the groundwork for healthy mother-baby attachments
Finger Play
Your six-year-old's LEGO creations are eye-catching and intricate and he budgets his allowance to the penny. It's no wonder his relatives are already placing bets about the math future he's bound to have ahead of him. (Naturally, he's offer
Arts & Entertainment – July 2007
Toronto Fringe Festival’s KidsVenue (The Palmerston Library) — There’s just one family-oriented venue at the Fringe, but the festival has packed a lot into this single space
Blends baby food and chops too
Modern kitchens are often equipped with a counter garage or two in which to park appliances. If you don’t have the luxury of ample storage, an appliance that does the job of two makes sense. If you are looking for
Summer-sational hot toys
Back in grandma’s day, everyone got in on the action turning the crank for the home make ice cream. Today, the Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker delivers home made ice cream by playing catch. Add the basic ingredients inside
Dangerous cosmetics?
Behind those picture-perfect models is a frightening secret that the personal care industry would just as soon keep secret: 89 per cent of cosmetics contain one or more untested ingredients. This means that the safety of the stuff we’re s
