The 4 R’s of positive discipline
Discipline is different from punishment because it teaches children to learn from their mistakes rather than making them suffer for them. In fact, imposing suffering actually shifts the focus from the lesson that needs to be learned to who
Rock a Bye Baby
When planning your babies nursery, parents never forget the crib, change table or beautiful décor, but hey do often skip over a comfortable chair or glider. A glider is often an after thought once the baby has arrived and the
Laptops for kids
Now that laptop computers are outselling traditional desktop computers, it’s a good possibility that your kids will try to sell you on the idea of getting them a laptop. But typical laptops can be expensive investments, most especially w
Toddler timeouts get thumbs down
Australian Researchers Give Toddler Timeouts A Thumbs Down: They Don't Change Toddler Behavior or Ease Maternal Stress – Sending your toddler for a timeout so he can reconsider his behavior doesn't increase the odds that he'll behave any
Now hear this
Do you sometimes feel like your six-month old is hanging on your every word, imploring you to continue the conversation? It's not your imagination. Your baby is fascinated by every sound that leaves your mouth. You could be reading the
Honesty and father/son relationships
Question: I want to be really honest with my kids since my own parents weren’t with me. How much should I share with my kids about my past?
The procrastinating child
Do your kids take forever to do simple homework? Keep putting off studying for tests, or working on long-term projects? Is getting them to clean their rooms a huge struggle? If this sounds familiar, you may have a procrastinator in
Winter Skin Care for Baby
The Canadian climate is tough enough on grownups' skin, let alone the tender skin of young babes. Here are some tips on protecting your baby's skin at a time of year when "dry skin" takes on a whole new meaning.
My Baby is Mobile
As a parent it is very important to educate yourselves on what is a hazard to your children. You will be surprised at the number of hazards you children can be exposed to.
Stair Gates
Choosing the right gate for your home is very important. Install it before your child starts crawling and don't be shy about mounting gate hardware on your wooden stair posts.
Golf show caters to kids
The next best thing to being able to play golf is a making the rounds at the Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, February 29-March 2. In its 19th year, this is an event
Cool boosters appeal to big kids
It’s been more than two years since Ontario expanded its child car seat laws to include children up to age 8 or until they weigh 36 Kg (80 lbs) or measure 145 CM (4 foot 9 inches) tall. Since that
Kid of the Year
One family, one classroom and maybe one neighbour at a time, 10-year-old Branden ‘Blue Box’ McQueen is cleaning up the earth.
Kid of the Year
At nine-years old Jackie Cheng has faced profound sadness, losing her dad in 2006.
But somehow this loss has not impacted her sunny disposition, selfless kindness and driven resolve to do well academically.
Kid of the Year – Exemplary Citizen
With loyal friends like Sydney Johnstone on his side, Evan Harris is in good company in his battle with leukemia.
Pre-school with mom
Preschool can be a scary word for both you and your child. How could it be they are at preschool age already? It's reassuring to know that there are many reputable preschools, some of which involve parents in the classroom
The Talk
Question: I’m nervous but I know I need to talk with my teen about sex. What are some recommendations?
Learn to remember
How would you rate your memory? Excellent? Good? Fair? (Or perhaps you've already forgotten the question?!)
Finding your space in MySpace
Two teenagers are walking to school. Their baggy, low-slung jeans are miraculously hanging to their hips, which leads one to believe that there must be a belt somewhere under the untucked shirt and undone jacket. A steady pulse of music
Why isn’t my child listening?
At some point in every parent’s life the question is asked "Why isn’t my child listening?" While caught up in the emotion, it is difficult to remember the stages of development your child goes through