Help siblings welcome your new baby
Parents can learn strategies on how to introduce and prepare their older children for the addition of a new baby. It’s not uncommon for youngsters to feel threatened by the arrival of a new sibling. A child may question whether
Teen Talk May 2009
Recently I had a conversation with a mom of three teen boys about boundaries. She said ‘boundaries don’t work.’ When I asked her how she tried to set boundaries I learned that she didn’t get anything in writing, didn’t ask
Miss Teen Oakville is inspiration to all
Molly Burke, 15, sees what kind of effect she can have on the world far beyond what her physical vision allows.
Burke is Miss Teen Oakville and has retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that has caused her to progressively lose
Prepare for your child’s summer camp
Okay, so you’re probably read all the articles about preparing your child for overnight camp: how to choose the right camp, minimize homesickness, blah, blah, blah. And though all this sensible reading, there’s a nagging thought that ju
Celebrating Earth Hour as a family
Earth Hour is a global lights out phenomenon, led by WWF (World Wildlife Fund) to demonstrate that individual action is important and adds up to make a big difference. To date, a record 900 cities and towns in 75 countries
Paint Zoo exhibit green
If you aren’t too familiar with Macaques, you might think the Toronto Zoo’s Green Macaque project refers to the colour of the animals. The lion-tailed macaques actually have a dark coat with a flowing blonde mane and beard. What’s gre
Camp prep 101: How to pack
The excitement and anticipation of camp is on your mind throughout the winter!
Some campers even have a countdown on the calendar at home! How many days left till camp?
Big happy familiy
If you’ve been to a wedding where a relative has set a napkin on fire, or are so desperate for an excuse to leave an awkward family gathering that you’ve actually told people you had to head off for a
Call on the kids for spring cleaning
When it comes to spring cleaning, people tend to fall into one of two camps: those who are genuinely enthusiastic about clearing away a wi
OSC breaks out special shows for March Break
Ontario Science Centre — Along with the usual exhibits and films, the Science Centre is bringing in some special shows for the week of March Break. They include Fizzical Fizzicks, the traveling troupe, who have a
Winter is welcome at Bayview Wildwood Resort
Winter in Ontario’s Muskoka area is a season of skating on a lake, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, snowmobiling, hiking, hockey and snow golf. It’s a long list and one that might take the season to get through unless you he
Have the money talk with your children
"The money talk." It may be one of the most important conversations you ever have with
your children, but many families aren't sure how to approach the subject and what precisely they should be discussing. Here’s how to s
Jack’s House and Emperor’s Threads on stage
The House That Jack Built (Suitcase Theatre/Church of the Redeemer) — Puppetry, masks, songs and live actors take a simple nursery rhyme and turn it into a lively musical tale for kids from ages three and u
The birthday party makeover
A children's birthday party doesn't have to mean gifts galore, loot bags full of goodies, and enough wrapping paper and packaging to fill your family's recycling bin and trash can to overflowing. There are all kinds of things you can
Rough and tumble kids’ reality show
In the Real World (YTV) — We’ve already had a reality TV show a la American Idol on Canadian TV (The Next Star), and now Apartment 11 Productions has put together a show in the style of Th
Giant T-Rex balloon sculpture bursts into ROM for weekend
No doubt a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) will be on the list of Family Day Long Weekend activities and the attraction is ready for families. Just for the occasion, master balloonist Mark Verga has created an amazing
Family Day Traditions
With this being only the second annual Family Day on Monday, February 16, it’s not likely that your family has established any hard and fast traditions yet.
Mountain climber takes IMAX viewers to amazing heights
The Alps (Ontario Science Centre) — When John Harlin III was just nine, his father, an avid mountain climber, fell to his death while climbing the dangerous north face of the Eiger in Switzerland. Harlin grew up
Young role models: Notes from the Camp Director
Parents intending to send their kids to camp sometimes have difficulty accepting the idea that a teenager can fulfill the role of leader, teacher or surrogate parent. This is understandable as many parents did not have an opportunity to att
Free clubs for kids at Golf Show
The golf course is increasingly a place for family time as more and more children are coming into the game that has traditionally been more of an adult pursuit. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2009, the Annual Golf and Travel
