Battling cold season one tissue at a time
Many Canadian families will be on the front lines this cold season in the war against stuffiness and sniffling. When children are stuffed up and can’t breathe well, they don’t sleep well either. When a child is awake, the parents
Happy Halloween
With Halloween fast approaching, here are some scary and popular costumes to consider this year. Based on current hit movies and major events, there may be some new costumes on the trick-or-treat crowd.
Child tax credits for parents
Parenthood may have its rewards, but saving money isn’t usually one of them. From stocking up on diapers to shelling out for the senior prom, the cost of raising a child to age 18 in Canada is significant
Keep kids active for good health
While most adults are aware that they need to get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, children actually need twice that amount, according to many dietary guidelines to combat childhood obesity
Cool spaces
The reigning days of primary colours for children’s bedroom decor has ended and kids are far more involved in the decorating process than ever before
Good vision isn’t always easy to see
Have you considered the health of your child’s eyesight? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t. You are not alone. Eyesight may not be top of mind for most parents because the changes to your child’s eyes aren’t obvious. Your child’s
Dad Health
Becoming a father doesn’t just affect a new dad’s sex life and sleep patterns: it also affects his biochemistry in far-reaching ways – and he, in turn, affects his new baby’s biochemistry in equally powerful ways
Colonial Williamsburg is an Historic Oasis
The music of the fife and drum band sets in motion an impromptu parade of visitors interspersed with staff dressed to comply with the 18th century town that is Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The crowd, along with the odd oxen team
Five Tips for Travelling with Kids
When it comes to adventure travel, Intrepid Travel is a leader with loads of itineraries including almost 20 designed especially for families travelling with kids as young as six years old. Here’s their list of tips to keep your next
Benefits of Family Travel
Taking a break from your routine life and going on a vacation with your family once or twice a year has tremendous benefits for everyone. Here are seven aspects to consider:
Make Mother
The history of Mother’s Day dates back to ancient Greece to honour the goddess, Rhea, who was said to be the mother of all gods. In England, Christians celebrated a day for Mary, the mother of Christ, during the 1600s.
TV Reviews for May 2009
Spectacular! (YTV): Musical competitions are everywhere on reality TV, so no surprise such sing-offs are showing up in TV movies too. This one features Canadian Nolan Gerard Funk of Smallville fame. He plays Nikko, a rocker dude dumped by h
Mother’s Day Gifts
Spoil mom with these special gifts featured on scarlett.redflagdeals.com, one of Canada’s premiere online shopping destinations for women
Time control
What is often one of the biggest differences between good and average students? Time management skills. And with most families' schedules filling up quicker than ever with school, sports, and social obligations, effective time management ha
Freedom from bullying
Once young girls have become victims of bullying, it can be difficult for them to escape from the role of victim. That's the key finding to emerge from a study published in the December 2, 2008, edition of the British
Love your heart, take these steps during Heart Month
While February, Heart Month, brings to mind thoughts of Valentine’s Day and images of hearts and love, the heart is much more than a symbol.
TV movie worth watching
Booky’s Crush (CBC) — The latest TV movie about Bernice Thurman Hunter’s Depression era girl heroine cements my opinion about what CBC and Shaftesbury are doing with this Canadian story: I like it
Fitness in the name of charity
We all know the benefits not-for-profit organizations reap when community members participate in their local fundraising initiatives, but supporting community-based charitable causes can bring benefits to you and your family too. Char