Nowadays parents are bombarded with a million different toy options for their children, but as new fads come and go, one toy has remained a staple in the childhoods of millions of kids worldwide – LEGO. It’s not a mystery why this simple toy has survived the test of time; Lego is colourful, it has interesting characters, and it engages…
Temperature and weather. Children should not play outdoors if the temperature or the wind chill factor falls below -25°C (-13°F). When it is this cold outside, exposed skin can freeze in a few minutes. Always check the weather before going out into the cold. Just because it is mild in the morning doesn’t mean the afternoon will be the same.…
Will you be travelling this holiday season with your children? Here are some stress-reducing strategies to help you and your family with your travels. Fly as early as possible in the day. It’s your best chance to avoid delays at takeoff and landing. Travel with a small-size stroller. When traveling with children, minimize. Getting through an airport without a big stroller is unthinkable…
The Holiday season is here which means school closures for those in school and hopefully some time off work, both of which mean more time at home with your children. Children will be looking for something to do and looking to you for ideas. Are you wondering how you will manage to keep them entertained throughout the holiday season? We…
Toys are the treasures of childhood. But if you’re not careful, toys can be hazardous, too. To keep your child safe, follow these guidelines when choosing and gifting toys, not only during the Holiday season but throughout the year: 1. Pick age-appropriate toys. Most toys show a “recommended age” sticker, which can be used as a starting point in the…
Today is World Kindness Day, celebrate by showing and encouraging children to be kind everyday. Every parent wants the best for their child; we want them to be happy and safe. So how do we increase the happiness and well being of our children? We start by encouraging children to be kind, have empathy and care about others. Empathy…
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 5th. Making the switch to “fall back” only involves a time change of one hour – but even that can affect your little one’s sleep. Here are a few tips to help keep their sleep schedule on track: 1. Get enough sleep now. Make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep leading…
Friday the 13th is considered to be the most widespread superstition. The origin of Friday the 13th isn’t clear, but the number 13 and the day Friday have been thought to bring bad fortune since the nineteenth century. There is even a name for the fear of Friday the 13th – paraskevidekatriaphobia (pronounced: pa/ ruh/ skay/ vee/ day/ car/ fo…
For some, the biggest benefit of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. That’s especially true for the cooks of the family, who know that the leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner will give them a break from the kitchen the next day. But before you dig in to the refrigerated turkey and mashed potatoes, consider some food safety advice from Food Safety News. …