Visit the Y for free on Sunday
YMCAs across the country are opening their doors on Sunday, June 2 for YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
And Tango Makes Three
Just a couple of months ago when someone asked Squeak a question about her uncle’s relationship status she replied, “they're brothers”. Her uncles thought that was hilarious.
The More the Merrier
If your ‘tweens have developed an aversion to the outdoors, start asking questions.
Eight summer boredom busters
It’s one of those days; you’ve already been to the park, the pool and the library this week. Now you just want a day at home.
Easy ways to make a difference in the world
We all want to make our impact on the world but how can we do it?
Not your typical summer camp:
Take Action Camp is a week-long social justice-themed summer camp that caters to kids with all levels of interest in local and global issues, giving them the tools and support to take action for the causes they care about.
Plant a butterfly garden this spring
Creating a butterfly garden provides a wonderful opportunity for your children to be outside breathing in fresh air, soaking up sunshine, and digging in the
Reading games: No planning required
Stuck inside during March Break? Tired of all the usual games? Try these fun ideas and improve your children’s reading skills at the same time.
Digging for dinos
This past weekend, we went on a dinosaur adventure at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Battle of the Titans is a formidable clash between a Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops and a perfect outing for young children.
City Parent Family Show Sunday, Feb. 10
City Parent is going to Toronto’s famous castle for a day that offers visitors many extras as well as free admission for children age 13 under.
Getting your hands dirty
I’ve spent most of life playing in one garden or another. Both my grandmother and mother nurtured my green thumb from an early age.
Grandparents can teach golf
Spring time makes most people think about lots of things. The days are longer, the flowers are peeking through the garden and baseball teams are getting back to their diamonds
Amusement park safety tips
With summer in full swing, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings
Fight dragons and find treasure
Families can cast spells, reveal hidden treasures, and defeat a fire-breathing dragon with the launch of the world’s largest action adventure game called MagiQuest
Tips on finding a summer camp
In the dead of winter, with heads buried in piles of homework or deep in a scarf, kids can only reminisce about days spent diving, splashing, hiking, running and simply relishing the sun at summer camp
Camps
If you are looking to choose a summer camp experience for your child then you already have an understanding of the positive impact summer camp can have on children
School Heroes Unite
November 14 to 18 was Anti-Bullying Week 2011. I agree with the general spirit of the initiative but it is my opinion that anti-bullying programs only beget more bullying
Enjoy these scream parks
Screemers Canada’s haunted houses are open for the Halloween season. This is the 19th terrifying season at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place in Toronto. It is sure to be a great one with three new hau
Burlington Twins fun for family
Take your kids to see great baseball at Nelson Park in Burlington, home to the Burlington Twins