August 2025 movie picks
Blank Check – (1994) Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Preston Waters receives a blank check after a chance encounter with a bank robber. He decides to fill in the check for a million dollars and uses the money
What’s under the covers — July 2025
The Greatest Gift By Emma Dodd ‘If I could, I’d give you, the best life can bring – the freedom to dance and a song to sing.’ This sweet rhyming story with an adorable baby zebra celebrates the strength of love and the
Stay kind: What to do when parents are poor sports?
Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behaviour is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency
July 2025 movie picks
Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977) – Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment Charlie Brown and his friends embark on a summer camp adventure. They participate in a canoe race against a rival camp, but the journey is filled with challenges and
Record breakers: Baby Jogger
Every day, parents push strollers through parks, sidewalks, and grocery store aisles – sometimes in a leisurely stroll and other times as road warriors in a desperate sprint to catch a bus or calm a fussy baby. Strollers jostling everything
June 2025 Movie Picks
Monsters Inc. (2001) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The story follows two main characters: Sulley, a large and gentle monster, and his best friend Mike Wazowski, a small, green, one-eyed monster. Their lives are turned upside down when a little girl
What’s under the covers in June 2025
Lone Wolf Goes on Vacation By Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele Wolf is ready for a peaceful vacation, far from anyone he knows. But from a noisy bus ride to a hotel mix-up, it’s anything but relaxing. Worse, some familiar faces
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
What’s under the covers in May 2025
The Secret Library By Kekla Magoon Eleven-and-a-half-year-old Dally feels trapped by her strict mother after her grandfather’s death. A mysterious map leads her to the Library of Secrets, where each book is a portal to adventure. As she uncovers her family’s hidden
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,
Celebrating mom: Great Gifts for Moms From all Walks of Life
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day. No two moms
April 2025 Movie Picks
Wall-E (2008) – Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Earth is abandoned due to pollution and waste. The story follows WALL-E, a small, garbage-collecting robot left to clean up the planet. Over centuries, he develops a sense of curiosity
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
Family fun: The Easter Bunny Hops Over to Murphy’s Farm Market
The Easter Bunny is arriving a wee bit early this year. On Friday, April 18, he hops into Alliston to pay a visit to Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery. Easter on the Farm is a highlight of the calendar year at
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
Board Games are Family-Friendly Boredom Busters
Families spend a lot of quality time together. While there are many ways to fill that time, sometimes the best activities are those that inspire a bit of nostalgia. Board games have been a tried-and-true family activity for centuries. In fact,
Celebrate Family Day at Discovery Harbour’s Mid-Winter Social
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 on the shores