Knights in plastic armour and the point of pretend play
Dress-up play is a year-round pursuit that stimulates the imagination and stirs the creative juices.
Peeking in on sleeping children
Observe the good stuff kids do and keep those moments in time.
The dreaded back-to-school lunch
There may be butterflies in the stomach of kids returning to school but what is going to fill their stomach at lunch time?
TVO
A new TVO live-action series aims to help preschoolers transition from home to school with friendly little Opie as their guide.
Sister, change my diaper
As parents we need to be able to talk to our children about the proper names of all of our body parts that way children feel comfortable about their bodies.
Thrifty can be spiffy
Outfit the kids for school without breaking the bank. Get an entire wardrobe for less than $100.
Spending wisely
Start a conversation about money by enlisting your kids to help come up with some principles to determine how your family should spend it.
Top 10 tips for bikers
The experts at Pedalheads, an instructional bike safety and skills program for kids aged 2-12, offer some tips for aspiring young cyclists.
Don
We need stop filling our schedules on the basis of fear and start living our lives in ways that value relationships over activities.
Who Cares about you
The difference that love makes in the lives of children can hardly be overstated.
Taking advantage of the village
My child had the opportunity to spend a few days at her favourite place, surrounded by nature, water and wonderful people who love her, while mom and dad had to go back to the city and work.
Summertime and the living is simple
Enjoy summertime activities that require little preparation or planning. Be prepared for spontaneous fun.
Trying not to live vicariously
My kids, at least so far, are not nearly as interested in reading and writing as I am.
Busy mom, Saphia Khambalia, embraces the chaos
TV personality Saphia Khambalia recently shared with City Parent about her new baby and the joys of motherhood, all while juggling her TV reporting life and charitable endeavours.
Worry less, parent more
Parents worry that they won't use the right parenting techniques or choose the right educational options or buy the right diapers.
Sweet smelling babies are always on the menu
I gobbled up my own baby boys daily and they giggled and wiggled encouragingly. My hunger for baby has never been satisfied.
