Time to make up with a musical playmate
Pianos aren’t nearly as popular today as they were in previous generations or even when I was a child taking lessons back in the ‘60s.
All aboard at the Halton County Radial Railway
There is so much to do and learn at the Halton County Radial Railway.
Toronto’s Little Free Library
North York’s Empress Walk is home to the city’s newest Little Free Library. Located inside the studios of Toronto Dance Salsa (TDS), the two-storey structure holds books of all sizes, all of which were donated by the school’s students.
Butterflies take flight at Niagara Parks attraction
Niagara Parks' Butterfly Conservatory offers relaxing attraction.
Stay-cation
My wife and I had the house entirely to ourselves this past long weekend. It was the first time all the kids had been away and both of us had been at home for a whole weekend in – well,
Reading on the Porch
My kids are at daycamp this week. They're having fun wall-climbing, swimming, trampolining, and who knows what else.
I Make Me So Bored
"For crying out loud, Jayden, Alfie was just over to play this morning. You've had one playdate today already. You're going to scooter with friends this afternoon. Sometimes you need to do things by yourself."
Centreville is for kids
Centreville Theme Park’s slogan has long been ‘A place for kids’ and that it truly is.
Watch out for the virtual eye in the sky
Are you being watched? Right now, depending on where you are reading this, it’s possible that you are in the view of video surveillance.
Adoptive Family Camp
Our family is at camp this weekend, a week-long camp that my wife directs specifically for families who foster and adopt.
Darling House: helping families, changing lives
When Piper Gibson was just seven-months old, doctor’s diagnosed her as palliative, giving her a year to live.
Off to the theatre: Stratford and Shaw offer The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe and Alice in Wonderland
Think the theatrical fare at the Stratford and Shaw Festivals is only for grown-ups? Think again.
Wickenheiser helps give needy kids a shot at sport
June marked Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Month and this year, five-time Olympic medalist and mother to a teenage son, Hayley Wickenheiser is helping the Canadian company spread the word.
Baseball’s batting 1000
There are record numbers of young batters coming to the plate this summer as minor baseball ranks swell in the wake of the Toronto Blue Jays stellar 2015 seaso
On the bookshelf
Check out these great summer books - perfect for long car rides, afternoon quiet time, or bedtime stories.
Create a lineup that will hit a home run this summer
Vacations, summer sports, theatre, outdoor toys, wonderful books, sunny days and fun family outings – these are some of the hallmarks of summer.
CN Tower 40th marked with discounted rates this weekend
This summer CN Tower celebrates 40 years since it first opened its doors and as part of the celebration, children can visit the tower this weekend (June 25 to 26) at a special reduced rate.
