Activity registration child’s play
By Christine Davis Kids are notorious for changing their minds about activities. They want to be a yogi one day and a baseball player the next. It’s fine to change your mind and great to try new things, but it’s frustrating,
Summer activity tips from a pro
By Kim Simpson What are some fun activities that parents can do with their children to keep everyone moving and active during the summer months? A great way for families to stay active and incorporate fitness into their summer is to find
Create a hands-on celebration for the big 1-5-0
Up Front By Jane Muller If Canada Day means little more than a day off of work each summer, this is the year to actually celebrate our country’s birthday. With Canada Day falling halfway through the year, we’ve had time to warm up
The place to be
After what seemed like half a month of rain, we’ve had some pretty good weather these last few days, which means that my backyard inevitably becomes the neighbourhood playground.
Community Hoops
My older two kids have both been deeply into basketball this spring, along with most of the neighbourhood it seems.
Create a hand-made Canada 150 t-shirt!
Create a personalized Canadian flag t-shirt that features your hand print as the maple leaf and send us a photo and/or video of you wearing it.
Too old for summer camp? Try a service project
It’s finally happened. The kids are no longer excited about summer camp. They may be complaining that camp is for little kids or that none of their friends are going. We parents may agree, but still want our kids to
Memory makers to add to your Easter celebration
Easter reminds us of renewed life, new beginnings and the feeling of spring in the air
Splitting Easter Without Breaking Eggs or Hearts
The good news is, you can have a happy holiday and it is possible to successfully navigate the holidays as a divorced, co-parent, even if it’s your first Easter apart.
DIY Easter Crafts
Easter’s a great time to have the whole family involved in making and creating.
Carter’s | OshKosh celebrates Toronto Maple Leafs’ centennial season with ‘Hockey Dreams’ campaign
Free Maple Leafs bodysuit available for GTA families.
Gone paintballin’
My eldest son turned 12 this past week, and he decided that he wanted to go paintballing.
Living creatively
My mom was down visiting from Manitoulin Island this past week, so we decided to put her considerable creativity to work in planning my youngest son’s sixth birthday party.
Go deep into the ocean with the ROM’s Blue Whale Exhibit
Have you ever wondered what noise a whale makes? Wanted to see whale poo? Or wondered how big a whale heart is? Visit the Royal Ontario Museum's Big Blie March Break to learn all about blue whales and marine biodiversity
Build the future with Lego City of Tomorrow
Lego is inviting kids across Canada to build the future.
March Break in which you and your kids play Poohsticks
If you have school-age kids, you have March Break. It’s just one week but with the kids out of school, plans must be hatched.
March Break Fun for the Family
An overview of family friendly events to keep the family having fun throughout the March Break.
