March Break to do list
Get geared up for March Break by making plans and registering kids in programs now.
Business plan
Me eldest developed his first business plan this past week - this week we go into production.
Reading, writing and programming
Getting with the programming, a vital skill for kids to learn
Free skating in downtown Oakville
From the end of December through February the merchants of Downtown Oakville and the BIA are offering free skating daily in the Towne Square.
Furry responsibilities
The kids have learnt so much already from sharing their lives with our furry companions, but it hasn’t all been happy.
Organized sports score low in sportsmanship
Why winning and losing shouldn't be the goal of playing sports.
Stay in harmony this Christmas with music
Here are some tips about how and when to use sound to help you stay in harmony during the holidays.
Loving the parade
A list of some of the parades to check out in and around the Greater Toronto Area in the next few weeks. Dress warm, bring a blanket and some snacks and welcome Santa to town.
Program promotes peace education and cross-cultural friendship
CISV (Children’s International Summer Villages) promotes peace education and cross-cultural friendship, for ages 11 and up.
Why families need community
Not only does it take a community to raise a child, but it takes a community to make strong families that can survive a failed marriage or a lost job,
Commitment issues can make Halloween costumes scary
Dressing up a child isn't always a Halloween treat.
On the bookshelf, selections for fall and Halloween
A collection of books that are recommended fall reading.
Gone fishing
Between cutting yet another tangled line and refitting yet another rod there was real pleasure in teaching my kids to cast and help them net their first big fish.
City Parent Family Show October 26
City Parent's family-friendly trade show returns to Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m