Health – 3 Month Old Baby Care
It seems like just yesterday you were bringing your newborn home and suddenly, they are an alert 3 month old baby. A 3 month’s baby care is much different than a newborn’s care. By this age, your baby is growing
Be Prepared – Returning to classrooms safely and with confidence
While there’s still some uncertainty about how this school year will play out, one thing parents, students and teachers can do is, make sure they’re prepared for all scenarios. Here are a few health and safety tips to keep in
Health Colic and Crying Babies
Crying is a baby’s natural way to communicate their needs to their caregivers. Most of the time, once the baby’s needs are met, the crying stops. But for colicky babies, getting them to stop crying can be almost impossible. So what
How to Help Your Daughter Handle Peer Pressure
WORDS BY Elizabeth Casciaro from Apricotton As your daughter grows, so will the amount of peer pressure she faces. Pressure from friends to act a certain way can be brutal to deal with all on your own, especially when you’re so
Online learning homework help for charity
With the prevalence of online school during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of McMaster University students have sought to leverage their academic skills in the fight against COVID-19. The resulting initiative, Homework Help for Charity (HHC), aims to match volunteer
Bloom Class virtual learning
WORDS BY Emily Padan Created during the pandemic, Bloom Class emerged into the virtual education space in April 2020. A team of extraordinary teachers on a mission to foster growth mindsets in children and teens through thoughtfully created group classes as
skateboarding 11-year-old closer to Olympic dreams
For 11-year-old Fay Ebert of Toronto, being named to Canada’s National Skateboarding Team is just one step closer to competing at the Olympics. If she qualifies, it will make her one of the youngest Olympians. However, with the summer 2021
HOW FAMILIES CAN USE HUMOUR TO RELIEVE COVID-INDUCED STRESS AND ANXIETY
After a year of dealing with online schooling, working from home and a restricted social life and activities due to COVID-19, parents and kids alike may be struggling to find the funny in everyday life. As a Chinese proverb says, a
How to Help Your Daughter Handle Peer Pressure
By: Elizabeth Casciaro from Apricotton As your daughter grows, so will the amount of peer pressure she faces. Pressure from friends to act a certain way can be tough to deal with all on your own, especially when you're so young
5 Activities that Your Tween Daughter Will Enjoy Doing with You
By: Orion Li from Apricotton Being a teen or tween in 2020 is a full-time job. Between adjusting to quarantine, keeping up with school and friends, and all the regular growing pains that come with being this age, it might feel
4 Helpful Questions to Ask When Looking for the Perfect Bra
By: Anika In't Hout from Apricotton There are so many options to buy, from the pink frilly bras at lingerie stores to the basic white bras at department stores. Even though there are many bra options, it's essential to know that
The Truth Behind What Your Daughter Sees on Social Media
By: Melody Lau from Apricotton When you’re scrolling through social media platforms, do you ever catch yourself feeling jealous from your friend’s vacation photos or wishing you looked more like your favourite celebrity? Take a second to think about how your daughter
Holiday Memories
What makes the holidays special? Sometimes it’s the memories of family gatherings -- the exotic aromas coming from the kitchen, the scent of freshly cut evergreens or the festive lights twinkling in the night that strike a chord. For others, childhood
Bud Sprout Bloom Helps Parents Engage in Meaningful, Positive Conversations
Parents with young children can find it challenging to talk to their youngsters, especially about difficult or emotional events. Finding the right words to formulate questions in a positive, encouraging manner does not come easy for everyone. Bud Sprout Bloom’s
Learning to Say ‘No’
Saying no to your child is never easy. The tears, emotional pleas, and tantrums make it difficult to stand your ground and fear of your child not liking you for doing your job as a parent adds to the anxiety.
e3 Toronto
Do you enjoy speaking in front of an audience? If you are like most people, you would rather avoid having to deliver a speech. Yet being able to speak confidently and with competence is especially important to everyone. Public speaking
Having a Safe and Fun Halloween During a Pandemic
One of the most enjoyable holidays is just around the corner, and for many children and parents, that means picking their costumes, buying treats, decorating the house, and planning the best trick-or-treat route. Overshadowing the excitement of the upcoming holiday
Tips to Help Kids Curb Bedwetting
It’s as frustrating for you to hear in the early hours of the morning as it is for their little voices to utter shamefully, “Mom/Dad, I’ve wet the bed.” There may be an onset of tears induced by embarrassment, the
Robert Land Academy Develops Online Learning Environment
When the global COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses and schools around the world and across Ontario Robert Land Academy’s students remained in the classroom, engaged with their teachers, and in their learning. Within seven days of the government issuing the order for
St. Jude’s Academy Celebrates the Achievements of Our Grade 12 Graduates
Earlier this month, graduates of St. Jude’s Academy received a special delivery – a box containing a Grad memory book, a hoodie, other items and a cap and gown. They were told to expect a surprise and to wear their