Having trouble getting to the corners of the rubbermaid reusable box, sippy cup or bottle?… Here’s a neat tip. Sprinkle in some uncooked rice and add a bit of water. The rice will work as an abrasive and will easily get into those corners. Great for cleaning empty jam jars too. www.parentclub.ca
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Sleepwalking Nights
Who knew the child you were growing would be a sleepwalker. Could it be genetic? Chance? There is probably a study somewhere (there is always a study). The reality of having a sleepwalking child can truly be a concern. My child sleepwalks UP bunk bed ladders. My child goes to the bathroom (in the bathroom)…
Vinegar tip
Does you child’s room smell a bit off in the morning? Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and spritz the room. The vinegar removes odours beautifully. It’s environmentally friendly too. The vinegar smell disappears quickly leaving the room odourless. www.parentclub.ca
Parent Club review – Disney on Ice
Attended the fantabulous ice show; Disney Princess Classic on Ice at the Rogers Centre over the weekend. As you’ve come to expect with anything “Disney” it was entertaining and fun. Here are some tips we learnt from this experience. 1. Dealing with waiting for the ticket guy — when you can hear that the show…
Parent Grudge
Do you ever hold a grudge against your kids? Perhaps it’s because they had an outrageously bad behaviour tired day yesterday. Perhaps it’s because they woke up constantly through the night — therefore waking you constantly through the night. Perhaps it was the endless whining of the morning. Does this make you have a short…
Art tip…
If you are at a loss for something to do…surf over to HUGOESCARGOT. This francophone website has over 8,000 images available for you to print off and colour. From popular comics like Dora, SpongeBob, and Winx to seasonal and birthday images…it is a great resource. (Birthday tip; print off a bunch of colouring pages and…
Cleaner Veggies Healthier Bodies
Paranoid? Perhaps? But do you know who has touched your zucchini? Sprinkle a dash of baking soda on a clean sponge or cloth and wipe and rinse your fruits and veggies. It’s a gentle, thorough, safe food cleaner. This tip came from the Parent Club interview with Arm & Hammer. www.parentclub.ca
Be a Nice Play Date – Tidy Up
Whether you are Parents and infants enjoying a much needed chat or school-aged playmate…help tidy up after the playdate! The guest leaves a great impression by helping organize the toys and coffee mugs. The host gets a little more inspired to have people – like you – over. It is a sad, sad feeling to…
Kid Club Review of Canada Blooms
Canada Blooms Festival takes place during March Break this year from March 12 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Parent Club was invited to review the event – and as such we sent out our Kid Club to do a hands-on experience in the children’s area. Canada Blooms is all about flowers. My…
Avoiding March Break
Are you up to your elbows in March Break? Ready for something a little — easier…? This post is dedicated to avoiding March Break – but still having a good time. You could enjoy some outdoor activities close to home. For example; dropping food colouring, drip by drip, into the snow in the backyard. Give…