The Rise of Cooking at Home
Nov 10, 2020
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Talk to anyone and you know that cooking at home has become commonplace again! Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a
Health & Lifestyle
The Three Brothers
Oct 28, 2020
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From world-renowned author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, a story about three brothers who set off in search of wild animals in a changing climate. This
Make your own Spooky Zombie Finger Cookies!
Oct 17, 2020
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To help get your kids into the kitchen, check out these FUN cookies!! Since Halloween is just around the corner, we have a ghoulishly delicious
Raising Resilient Children During the Pandemic and Beyond
Oct 6, 2020
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Scouts Canada and Leading Expert Dr. Hanley-Dafoe have Developed a Parents’ Guide for Fostering Resilient Children Youth can Scout for free all fall; sign up
The Name I Call Myself
Sep 28, 2020
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Meet Ari, a young person who doesn’t like to be called by their birth name Edward: “When I think of the name Edward, I imagine
Sweet Greens Smoothie
Sep 16, 2020
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Get some goodness into your child’s diet with a green smoothie. This simple smoothie recipe is packed with nutrition, and tastes like a sweet treat so kids love it, plus the ingredients are easy to find year round – fresh or frozen.
Calm Kids with Breath Like a Bear
Aug 20, 2020
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30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere An essential part of your back-to-school kit for 2020. Help your child learn
How to Make Your Own Canada’s Wonderland Funnel Cakes
Jun 3, 2020
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It can be hard to resist a sweet funnel cake on a visit to Canada’s Wonderland, it’s a clear favourite tradition for many families each
Celebrate Canada with this Campfire Dessert
May 20, 2020
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No campfire? No problem! This oven-baked dessert dip packs all the gooey chocolatey-marshmallow goodness of the classic fire pit treat, no flames required. Keep it traditional and dive in with graham crackers or achieve sweet-and-salty nirvana and enjoy with potato chips.
Family Meal Time
May 18, 2020
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I love the idea of family meal time and think its important to “break bread” together. But forcing children to stay at the table will not achieve that “happy family” time you aspire to create. Instead you’ll get whining moaning and other misbehaviors that sabotage your efforts.
Coronavirus Concerns & Children: How to Help Children Deal with Covid-19 Anxieties
Mar 23, 2020
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The current coronavirus situation is worrying for many people and children are especially vulnerable to the fear and anxiety experienced by the adults around them. A
3 Tips For a Healthy Back to School Lunch Routine
Aug 15, 2019
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It’s back to school time and, like January, back to school offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids
Keep Kids Hydrated and Safe During a Heatwave
Aug 15, 2019
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Are you Keeping Your Kids Cool? Young children are more susceptible to dehydration and becoming ill in hot weather than healthy adults. Children’s bodies don’t tend to cool down as efficiently which leaves them more at risk than during a summer heatwave.
Checklist for Healthy Back to School Lunches
Aug 10, 2019
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There seems to be two camps on school lunches– on the one side we have those that take great pride in creating amazing works of art that are beautiful to look at and also healthy to eat.
Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own
May 24, 2019
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Guide to local farms in York Region and Durham. Find country markets selling fresh fruit and vegetables, sweet corn, organic produce, pick your own strawberries, berries, apples and family fun farms, petting zoos and hayrides!
Feeding Picky Eaters
Apr 28, 2019
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When my kids were toddlers, I did at times dread dinnertime. I would prepare a variety of meals composed of what I felt to be healthy, appealing foods. As toddlers most of those meals ended up everywhere but in their tummies, walls, floor, evenly distributed all over the high-chair.
7 Simple Ways to Start Eating Healthier
Feb 23, 2019
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Learning healthy eating habits is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Understanding that healthy food matters and healthy choices do taste good is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for our children as they get grow.
Preparing Healthy Foods with your Family
Jan 26, 2019
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Learning about food is a very important step in helping kids make healthy choices. Balanced, nutritious meals will enable them to feel fit, strong and ready to take on their daily activities – both at school and at play! It is ideal to teach your children about good eating habits from an early age…
Drowning Prevention: Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough
Mar 29, 2018
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A national survey from Safe Kids Canada shows 86% of Canadian parents believe swimming lessons are the best way to protect a child from drowning.
Common Signs of Dyslexia and Four Strategies for Success
Nov 13, 2017
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Although it is one of the most common learning disabilities affecting more than 5 million Canadians, there are still many misconceptions about dyslexia. Dr. Steve Truch,
The Rise of Cooking at Home
Nov 10, 2020
No Comments
Talk to anyone and you know that cooking at home has become commonplace again! Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a
The Three Brothers
Oct 28, 2020
No Comments
From world-renowned author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, a story about three brothers who set off in search of wild animals in a changing climate. This
Make your own Spooky Zombie Finger Cookies!
Oct 17, 2020
No Comments
To help get your kids into the kitchen, check out these FUN cookies!! Since Halloween is just around the corner, we have a ghoulishly delicious
Raising Resilient Children During the Pandemic and Beyond
Oct 6, 2020
No Comments
Scouts Canada and Leading Expert Dr. Hanley-Dafoe have Developed a Parents’ Guide for Fostering Resilient Children Youth can Scout for free all fall; sign up
The Name I Call Myself
Sep 28, 2020
No Comments
Meet Ari, a young person who doesn’t like to be called by their birth name Edward: “When I think of the name Edward, I imagine
Sweet Greens Smoothie
Sep 16, 2020
No Comments
Get some goodness into your child’s diet with a green smoothie. This simple smoothie recipe is packed with nutrition, and tastes like a sweet treat so kids love it, plus the ingredients are easy to find year round – fresh or frozen.
Calm Kids with Breath Like a Bear
Aug 20, 2020
No Comments
30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere An essential part of your back-to-school kit for 2020. Help your child learn
How to Make Your Own Canada’s Wonderland Funnel Cakes
Jun 3, 2020
No Comments
It can be hard to resist a sweet funnel cake on a visit to Canada’s Wonderland, it’s a clear favourite tradition for many families each
Celebrate Canada with this Campfire Dessert
May 20, 2020
No Comments
No campfire? No problem! This oven-baked dessert dip packs all the gooey chocolatey-marshmallow goodness of the classic fire pit treat, no flames required. Keep it traditional and dive in with graham crackers or achieve sweet-and-salty nirvana and enjoy with potato chips.
Family Meal Time
May 18, 2020
No Comments
I love the idea of family meal time and think its important to “break bread” together. But forcing children to stay at the table will not achieve that “happy family” time you aspire to create. Instead you’ll get whining moaning and other misbehaviors that sabotage your efforts.
Coronavirus Concerns & Children: How to Help Children Deal with Covid-19 Anxieties
Mar 23, 2020
No Comments
The current coronavirus situation is worrying for many people and children are especially vulnerable to the fear and anxiety experienced by the adults around them. A
3 Tips For a Healthy Back to School Lunch Routine
Aug 15, 2019
No Comments
It’s back to school time and, like January, back to school offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids
Keep Kids Hydrated and Safe During a Heatwave
Aug 15, 2019
No Comments
Are you Keeping Your Kids Cool? Young children are more susceptible to dehydration and becoming ill in hot weather than healthy adults. Children’s bodies don’t tend to cool down as efficiently which leaves them more at risk than during a summer heatwave.
Checklist for Healthy Back to School Lunches
Aug 10, 2019
No Comments
There seems to be two camps on school lunches– on the one side we have those that take great pride in creating amazing works of art that are beautiful to look at and also healthy to eat.
Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own
May 24, 2019
No Comments
Guide to local farms in York Region and Durham. Find country markets selling fresh fruit and vegetables, sweet corn, organic produce, pick your own strawberries, berries, apples and family fun farms, petting zoos and hayrides!
Feeding Picky Eaters
Apr 28, 2019
No Comments
When my kids were toddlers, I did at times dread dinnertime. I would prepare a variety of meals composed of what I felt to be healthy, appealing foods. As toddlers most of those meals ended up everywhere but in their tummies, walls, floor, evenly distributed all over the high-chair.
7 Simple Ways to Start Eating Healthier
Feb 23, 2019
No Comments
Learning healthy eating habits is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Understanding that healthy food matters and healthy choices do taste good is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for our children as they get grow.
Preparing Healthy Foods with your Family
Jan 26, 2019
No Comments
Learning about food is a very important step in helping kids make healthy choices. Balanced, nutritious meals will enable them to feel fit, strong and ready to take on their daily activities – both at school and at play! It is ideal to teach your children about good eating habits from an early age…
Drowning Prevention: Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough
Mar 29, 2018
No Comments
A national survey from Safe Kids Canada shows 86% of Canadian parents believe swimming lessons are the best way to protect a child from drowning.
Common Signs of Dyslexia and Four Strategies for Success
Nov 13, 2017
No Comments
Although it is one of the most common learning disabilities affecting more than 5 million Canadians, there are still many misconceptions about dyslexia. Dr. Steve Truch,
