New Releases: Night Lunch
Sep 27, 2022
Just released – Night Lunch is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book, full of rich visuals, and strong messaging about kindness and empathy that your kids will want
Health & Lifestyle
Home Responsibilites by Age – Kids Chores and Allowance
Sep 10, 2022
Why do I keep harping on giving children jobs? Because believe it or not, children need to feel USEFUL. In fact, all people have to feel as though they are being helpful and making a contribution. When a person participates and does a job or gives of their time and talents it creates a sense of affiliation and belonging that is the sticky glue that pulls a group together.
3 Life-Saving Skills You Need to Know
Sep 2, 2022
Learning simple skills that could save a loved one’s life in an emergency is essential knowledge you’ll never regret acquiring. Here are three skills every parent, young adult and older adult should have:
3 Tips For a Healthy Back to School Lunch Routine
Aug 15, 2022
Back-to-school time offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids have been in school full time now for a few years
And Tango Makes Three
Jun 10, 2022
And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two
The Year We Learned to Fly
Mar 1, 2022
The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez is a beautiful book that explores the power of our imagination and illuminates the power in each of us to face challenges with confidence.
5 Tips to Ensure Your Kids Stay Cybersecure
Dec 21, 2021
The pandemic has many children spending more time online than they may have ever before. Of course, that also brings it with a series of safety concerns and
Purple Power Smoothie
Dec 15, 2021
Kids will love this thick, refreshing treat! The perfect healthy ‘snack’ or quickie breakfast, packed with goodness from blueberries, peaches and bananas.
Common Signs of Dyslexia and Four Strategies for Success
Dec 15, 2021
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, a Canadian educational
5 New Years Resolutions You Should Make This Year
Dec 14, 2021
It will soon be the start of a New Year and time to get those New Years Resolutions formulated. Some say they are a waste of time, but
Feeding Picky Eaters
Dec 1, 2021
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
Nov 23, 2021
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.
Keep Kids Hydrated and Safe During a Heatwave
Aug 2, 2021
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.
Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own
Jun 1, 2021
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!
My Own Baby Signing Story
May 24, 2021
Like many parents who sign with their baby, my initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express
Top 10 Toys to Get the Kids Outside
Apr 2, 2021
Spring has sprung. I am sure of it this time. The grass is turning green, the patio furniture is calling and I am wearing flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them out there, as long as possible!
Growing Older & Healthier – Vitamins You Need As You Age
Dec 3, 2020
We know vitamins are good for growing children who don’t always eat a full range of fruits and vegetables and for teens who prefer fries to a salad but did you know that specific vitamins are important for adults who’s nutritional needs change as they mature?
The Rise of Cooking at Home
Nov 10, 2020
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 tremendous surge in
The Three Brothers
Oct 28, 2020
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 gentle adventure story
Make your own Spooky Zombie Finger Cookies!
Oct 17, 2020
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 recipe for the
New Releases: Night Lunch
Sep 27, 2022
Just released – Night Lunch is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book, full of rich visuals, and strong messaging about kindness and empathy that your kids will want to
Home Responsibilites by Age – Kids Chores and Allowance
Sep 10, 2022
Why do I keep harping on giving children jobs? Because believe it or not, children need to feel USEFUL. In fact, all people have to feel as though they are being helpful and making a contribution. When a person participates and does a job or gives of their time and talents it creates a sense of affiliation and belonging that is the sticky glue that pulls a group together.
3 Life-Saving Skills You Need to Know
Sep 2, 2022
Learning simple skills that could save a loved one’s life in an emergency is essential knowledge you’ll never regret acquiring. Here are three skills every parent, young adult and older adult should have:
3 Tips For a Healthy Back to School Lunch Routine
Aug 15, 2022
Back-to-school time offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids have been in school full time now for a few years and
And Tango Makes Three
Jun 10, 2022
And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins
The Year We Learned to Fly
Mar 1, 2022
The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez is a beautiful book that explores the power of our imagination and illuminates the power in each of us to face challenges with confidence.
5 Tips to Ensure Your Kids Stay Cybersecure
Dec 21, 2021
The pandemic has many children spending more time online than they may have ever before. Of course, that also brings it with a series of safety concerns and challenges.
Purple Power Smoothie
Dec 15, 2021
Kids will love this thick, refreshing treat! The perfect healthy ‘snack’ or quickie breakfast, packed with goodness from blueberries, peaches and bananas.
Common Signs of Dyslexia and Four Strategies for Success
Dec 15, 2021
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, a Canadian educational psychologist
5 New Years Resolutions You Should Make This Year
Dec 14, 2021
It will soon be the start of a New Year and time to get those New Years Resolutions formulated. Some say they are a waste of time, but why
Feeding Picky Eaters
Dec 1, 2021
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
Nov 23, 2021
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.
Keep Kids Hydrated and Safe During a Heatwave
Aug 2, 2021
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.
Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own
Jun 1, 2021
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!
My Own Baby Signing Story
May 24, 2021
Like many parents who sign with their baby, my initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his
Top 10 Toys to Get the Kids Outside
Apr 2, 2021
Spring has sprung. I am sure of it this time. The grass is turning green, the patio furniture is calling and I am wearing flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them out there, as long as possible!
Growing Older & Healthier – Vitamins You Need As You Age
Dec 3, 2020
We know vitamins are good for growing children who don’t always eat a full range of fruits and vegetables and for teens who prefer fries to a salad but did you know that specific vitamins are important for adults who’s nutritional needs change as they mature?
The Rise of Cooking at Home
Nov 10, 2020
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 tremendous surge in home
The Three Brothers
Oct 28, 2020
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 gentle adventure story about
Make your own Spooky Zombie Finger Cookies!
Oct 17, 2020
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 recipe for the whole
Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.
