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
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?
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
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
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
Local pooch stars as Toto
The Wizard of Oz (Fallen Rock/Isabel Bader Theatre) — For seven years, the guys from Fallen Rock Productions have been making theatre for two reasons: to entertain families, and to raise money for charity. Not your typica
Mom’s dance night out
Bring your girlfriends for a City Parent Mom Club Mom’s Night Out, Zumba Dance Party at Annex Dance Academy, Oakville. Sweat and dance to great music and learn awesome easy-to-follow moves in a fun party atmosphere.
A camp you can trust
Over the past decade, 'trust' has been gaining special attention as one of the most important ingredients of family life, and it plays a critical role in ensuring and enhancing family peace of mind.
Seasoned songwriter creates noteworthy CD
Maggie G: Around the House — Toronto musician Maggie G (aka Margot Glatt) is a longtime producer of adult records and writer of kids’ music for TV. She’s now turned her skills to making a full-length CD, and
Music for the holidays
Leah Salomaa: Under a Winter Star — Toronto’s Salomaa specializes in recordings aimed at families, not just kids. I was able to test out her new holiday CD in the perfect setting: a weekend in a house overflowi
Puppetmongers work their magic
Bed & Breakfast (Puppetmongers/Tarragon) — For 19 years, Ann Powell and brother David have brought their amazing puppeteering talents to the Tarragon over the holidays. This year, they’re reviving thei
Petty’s Cinderella cranks up the comedy
Cinderella The Sillylicious Family Musical — For 13 years, Ross Petty has been producing holiday pantomime-style shows for Toronto families. And the experience really shows: the entertaining moments keep coming a
Shoe museum puts the boots to cold with sock drive
Beginning on World Kindness Day, the Bata Shoe Museum will give everyone a chance to show their kindness by giving the gift of warmth. From November 13 to 30 the Bata Shoe Museum will be launching its first annual fundraiser,
Sillylicious family musical
Cinderella, the Sillylicious Family Musical (Ross Petty Productions/Elgin Theatre) — Ross Petty takes no prisoners: at least when it comes to taking the fairytale classics, tossing in a little drama and drag, mus
