Do you remember the poem from Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems & Drawings by Shel Silverstein ? The one that ends with “…And I’ve taken twelve thousand and forty-one breaths,And I’m TIRED!” The whole point of the poem is that the character is doing nothing activity and it is such hard work. (yes, nothing activity)….
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Parent Club tip: Bug Bites
Calamine lotion and itch medications are easily available at drugs stores for itch relief. However, there are many natural – chemical free – options to help children deal with insect bites. Here are a few good tips… First off, apparently; Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a natural bug repellant. Baking Soda made into a paste…
Tips for Trips
Pack smart snacks. I’ve said it before – but I’ll say it again; the best fast food is the food you’ve already got in your bag. Whether on a day trip or road trip – smart snacks are always first in our bags. Dry cereal, raisins and mini-marshmallows (for a treat) are a great trail…
Parent Club Product Test: Oliebollen.com
The Parent Club test panel was quick to participate in a product test from Oliebollen.com. First off, this U.S. website is simple yet very parent friendly. Buttons are organized for quick clicking in mind; gift ideas, classic books, top brands and more. Perfect for shopping during nap time. Parent Club reviewed two items from the…
Lice and Olive Oil – Who Knew?…
Update on the lice; 3 tea tree oil treatments and Thing 1 and Thing 2 are lice free (crossed fingers as I type). Still a couple of nits last night so we’ll keep at it. Two Parent Club readers “shared” a lice treatment tip; covering wet hair with olive oil – then put up in…
Parent Club Reviews – LeapFrog Tag Reading System
The Parent Club panel has been at it again…this time testing the new LeapFrog Tag Reading System. Targeted for the 4-8 year old market this pen-like wireless device reads much like the LeapFrog LeapPad. Parent Club Parent; My kids were pretty excited about this new object. The younger one was a bit frustrated trying to…
Head Lice – Sigh…
Thought it was just dry itchy scalp from the summer weather. Wait something moved. Completely embarrassed. Sigh. Yuck. Sigh again. It’s lice. Immediately did a NIX cream rinse and brushed with the little plastic brush. Yuck. After a bit of research; I found that new research notes that lice are becoming resistant to products such…
Summer Skool
Now that school’s out (or if you’re getting ready to get a little somebody school ready) we’ve got a few websites worth getting into the favourites tabs… French websites www.tfou.frwww.momes.netwww.scolartek.com English websites www.tvokids.comwww.webkinz.com (yes, you have to actually buy the stuffed animal – but this website is actually educational. Other than the hands-on learning of…
Family Field Trip
8am: Start packing (ugh, should have done this last night). What? You want breakfast now? 10am: family in car. Snack bag (check). Toys (check). mp3 players (check). Portable dvd (check). Geez, we are wired. I remember going on family trips without any of this crap. 12am: African Lion Safari(not the final destination – but it…
TD Summer Reading Club
This year’s TD Summer Reading Club theme, LOL (Laugh Out Loud) is designed to encourage the enjoyment of reading amongst children. All participants receive a FREE reading kit containing a colour poster, sticker sheet, and a logbook to keep track of their progress. To encourage participation, many local libraries will offer reading games, challenges and…