What’s Under The Covers This Month
Baby Squeaks By Anne Hunter A baby mouse has found his voice. One word led to another word until all Baby Mouse did was squeak, squeak, and squeak. Mama Mouse needed a break and sent baby mouse out to play and then
Girls4Tech – Helping girls to become “STEMinists”
Why is coding so important for our kids to learn? When you consider the impact of computing in our everyday lives, whether it’s shopping online or using our smartphones at work, in school and in our homes with smart technology
Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool
Who is Shantelle Bisson? For one thing, she is an author who has just penned her third book, Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool. If you ask her, in this book, she is, “Me completely laid bare. Me as a
Best Baby Shower Gifts for Mom and Baby
Roku Streaming Stick+ In between long feedings and longer nights, your Roku portable streaming player allows you to stream (binge) an ever-changing selection of free movies, shows, live news, and children’s television, virtually anywhere. The only things you need are your
Low Tech Simple Toys
As the digital world continues to evolve, there is no shortage of cool gadgets for kids and parents to choose from. Tech kids learning apps and devices have become the norm in homes, classrooms and any child focused facility or
Changing The Narrative: The STEM gap in Canada is real.
According to data from Statistics Canada, women make up only 34 per cent of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and computer science) bachelor’s degree holders and only 23 per cent of Canadian science and technology workers between the ages
Curious hands: Childproofing
There is no question coming home with a newborn is an exciting and busy time. But it also means a whole new set of responsibilities, including babyproofing your home for the baby and you. While newborns spend most of their time in
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Your Tween
As a parent of a young adult, you may find yourself walking on eggshells to preserve a good-natured relationship. As your child reconciles with the tribulations of puberty and adolescence, they will increasingly value privacy, which gives them the ability
How to help your daughter build strong self-esteem
It is unlikely that anyone enters adulthood unscathed by insecurities developed throughout their childhood. As insignificant as this self-doubt may seem, weak self-esteem throughout adolescence may prevent you from maturing into a self-assured adult. As a parent, you feel responsible
Why children should be creating music in the great outdoors
As the world reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on communities, restrictions profoundly impacted young people, with playgrounds and parks shut across the world. In some instances, children were told to remain indoors for weeks on end. It’s no
How-to teach children to respect their parents
Parents are tasked with teaching their children many lessons. Some are more obvious, like how to live safely or how to ride a bike or tie their shoes. Other lessons are more complicated and abstract, especially as they pertain to
Ripple Foundation’s Creative Writing Contest for Kids
Creativity is a hidden tool that, if teased out of youth, holds the power to inspire inquisitive minds, boost confidence and unlock new ways of approaching challenges to build promising futures for the next generation. One Canadian charity, the Ripple Foundation,
Fashion Fit: When and how to buy your daughter’s first bra
As a parent, you often wish time could slow down or freeze altogether, especially when it comes to hoping your children will grow up a little slower. One day you’re celebrating your daughter’s first steps or her first day of
The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure
Parents want the best for their children. That’s a given, and they will move heaven and earth to help their kids navigate bumps in the road. After all, parents want their kids to lead successful and purposeful lives. But there
Big blue CBC’s New Animated Series takes kids deep into the ocean to learn about climate change
A new Canadian children’s animated series became available in December on CBC Kids and the CBC streaming service, CBC Gem. Big Blue is a lively and entertaining series that follows siblings Lettie and Lemo, along with their quirky submarine crew
Mydoh Financial Literacy Month: Let’s start with our kids
As a kid, my parents taught me values that prepared me for success – and saving and planning was a priority for them. Their dedication instilled values and a sense of confidence that remains today. This is what inspired the
Tippy Toes: Caring for Your Child’s Feet
How often do you care for your baby’s feet? If you answer not often—you’re not alone. Children’s feet are usually not at the top of the list when it comes to infant care. However, improper foot maintenance can lead to
Pet Contest! – The Inspiration of the Pet Library Book Series
WORDS BY Local Author Michelle Da Silva Our family had been thinking about getting a dog, but we weren’t sure if we were ready for one. A friend of mine told me that she’d read online about a place – I
Plan International How to Unleash Your Power Within
Did you know: • 1 in 5 girls in Canada have felt anxious about going to school because of negative comments they receive on social media” • Only 57% of girls in Canada are satisfied with their overall appearance?* Still not convinced that
Under the Covers | September 2021
Inside Animals By Barbara Taylor and Margaux Carpentier What child isn’t curious and or inquisitive? Inside Animals covers body parts found in humans such as the brain, heart, and lungs— and their other unique body parts, which they need to survive and