Outdoor fun: How to Get Kids into Golf
When a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020, parents were left scrambling for fun and healthy ways to keep their kids occupied. Virtual learning sessions replaced days spent in the classroom, and many extracurricular
Summer camp: Options for every child
Summer camp season will be here before parents know it. While children anxiously await the last day of school, adults know that it can be challenging to keep kids occupied and mentally stimulated when they aren’t in the classroom. Although
May 2025 Movie Picks
The LEGO Movie (2014) – Warner Brothers, and Warner Brothers Pictures Emmet Brickowski, an ordinary Lego minifigure, is prophesied as the hero who is destined to save the Lego universe from the tyrannical Lord Business. Emmet, who follows the rules and
Playmobil: Explore the enchanting realms of PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR & Disney
Playmobil Junior & Disney is a special line designed for younger children aged 1 to 4. It features simplified, easy-to-handle pieces and safe, rounded designs to ensure safe play for toddlers. The sets include beloved Disney characters like Cinderella, Belle,
It’s game night!
Board games are a fantastic way to bring friends and family together for fun and relaxation. Whether during spring break or Easter, they create unforgettable memories and engage all ages. Board games stimulate the mind and spark creativity. For your
Guidelines For Safe Sledding
Winter weather is welcomed by some and loathed by others. Some want to hibernate until the mercury rises and the warm sun returns, while others relish in the crisp air, fluffy snow and the absence of insects. Wintertime activities are numerous
Lights, Camera and Game On!
SPONSORED CONTENT Toronto Film School Summer Academy Aims to Spark Your Teen’s Creative Side This Summer Parents, the countdown to summer break has begun, and so has the search for the perfect summer camp! If you're wondering how to keep your creative
Celebrate Family Day at Discovery Harbour’s Mid-Winter Social
WORDS BY ANDREW HIND Family Day is an opportunity to spend quality time together and make new memories: don’t squander it. Instead, dress warmly, bundle the kids in the car, and head for Discovery Harbour and it’s Mid-Winter Social. Discovery Harbour, located
Haunted Thrills in Niagara-on-the-Lake
WORDS BY ANDREW HIND In Niagara-on-the-Lake, there are numerous locations where the fabric between our world and the afterlife seems to fray. In these places, ghosts and the living are said to mingle. Niagara-on-the-Lake is the perfect destination for a Halloween-season escape. “We
LEGO Creations
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom There isn’t a parent in the world who hasn’t experienced the excruciating pain of stepping on one of those colourful LEGO bricks in the middle of the night. Ouch! But parents also know that LEGO fosters creativity
July 2024 Film Classics and Modern Hits
Madeline (1998) TriStar Pictures In the bustling city of Paris, a clever and resourceful young girl named Madeline hatches a plan to rescue her beloved boarding school from the clutches of Lord Covington. This orphaned schoolgirl knows that her home is
Eco Activities to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Words by Joe McMahan Summer break is traditionally known as a chance for kids to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and keep active. But have you ever thought about keeping their brains stimulated? Students can lose 25 to 50 per cent
Summer Crafts Families Can Enjoy Together
Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through ocean waves, and setting up tents at campsites near or far. When
Get the Popcorn Out — June 2024
Chicken Run (2000) By DreamWorks Animation This heartwarming tale follows a group of chickens trapped in a monotonous life of laying eggs on a farm in Yorkshire. Their hopes soar when a charismatic American rooster joins their ranks, as they believe
Get creative: Little Kitchen Academy
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom Teaching kids how to cook is an essential life skill that often gets overlooked. In today’s world, where fast food and pre-packaged meals are prevalent, knowing how to cook can benefit children of all ages. Unfortunately, many
Escape to an Ontario Resort this March Break
March Break is the ideal excuse to break away and escape with the family. No need to book a flight. Ontario is dotted with resorts providing great family gathering places and joyful memories. Two of the most popular are Deerhurst Resort
February 2024 Movie Showcase
The Road to Eldorado (2000) By DreamWorks Pictures In a thrilling adventure, two cunning tricksters stumble upon a treasured map leading to the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado. With audacity and wit, they manage to sneak aboard one of the
The Bubble Vaughan The Bubble Sky-High Net Course
Get ready to take your fun to new heights with our latest attraction - The Bubble Sky-High Net Course! Canada’s only inflatapark is here to get the party jumpin’. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as you conquer one thrilling
Family fun: Celebrate Groundhog Day in Wiarton
WORDS BY Andrew Hind By early February, most of us are already feeling the weight of the winter season. The cold, the snow that grinds commutes to a halt, the seemingly endless darkness. Spring can’t come soon enough. Wiarton has the perfect
Making Tracks: Snowshoeing at Abbey Gardens
Snowshoeing is about as Canadian as hockey and poutine, and while skis are the flashy way to get around in the snow, snowshoes take a more methodical, functional approach that open the wilderness at a pace that allows you to