There are plenty of good reasons for wanting to pack a healthy, nutritious school lunch your kids will eat. Consider this: if fueling their minds isn’t inspiration enough, it’s inevitable that one of these days, someone is going to forget to clean their lunchbox, only to discover that come Sunday evening (or worse, Monday morning), the uneaten contents have sprouted new life. Save yourself the…
Longer days, lighter nights, and more worrying – yup it’s summer! There is something about this season that makes kids run faster and play harder, and like everything else, summer takes preparation too. Here is how you can help keep your children safe this season: Be Sun Savvy Apply early and repeat: for children six months and older, sunscreens with…
Summer has arrived; the weather is warmer, the days are longer and there is a world of opportunity for family fun! Make the most of your summer with a “Summer Bucket List”. We’ve got a HUGE list of fun summer bucket list ideas to share with you to help you and your little ones create one of your own. Check out…
Monday May 21st is Victoria Day, a day to honour Queen Victoria’s birthday, May 24, 1819. For many people, the Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, longer, warmer days, gardening, outdoor play, camping trips and for some, cottage season. If you don’t have any plans this weekend you may be looking for something to do with…
If only this parenting job came with a manual — a comprehensive guide to the ever-changing challenges of raising healthy, young humans. Maybe then we’d all feel better equipped to handle the hard questions and uncharted territory with confidence. Even very young children are commonly asking difficult questions about body image, how we feel and what we believe about our bodies.…
Do you have “Purell” on you at all times? Are you constantly wiping your kids clean? Do you find yourself worrying about children getting their clothes dirty or catching germs while they are out playing at the park? You may think you are keeping them safe and healthy, but you could be doing more harm than good. By keeping your…
All of us are drawn to the promise that technology will empower and simplify our lives, but increasingly we miss out on the important moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our devices, not only adults but children now as well. If this sounds familiar, join people around the world and take the Unplug…
Creating a safe environment where your family can grow and thrive is a top priority. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your family safe. Consult this guide of nine common safety hazards in the home for quick, simple solutions to keep you and your loved ones out of harm’s way. 1.Falls. Injuries due to falls are one of the…
Valentines Day is celebrated every year on February 14th. Not sure how to celebrate with your little sweethearts? We’ve got 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentines Day as a family: Make a memorable meal. Holidays are a great opportunity to create family traditions children will remember for the rest of their lives. Create a special dish that you have…