I have had the misfortune of dropping my child off at her grandparent’s home — only to realize a few hours later (and 150km away) that her car seat was still in my vehicle. Was she big enough to go without?!…Here’s the 411 on car seat information (according to the Canada Safety Council); Infants should…
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PARENT CLUB tests – LEAPFROG
LeapFrog asked Parent Club to test some toys with our infants & toddlers. Of course, our panel jumped at the chance (see, didn’t use that “leap” pun). As always, we invite older and younger siblings to play with the products — to make the toy testing fair and fun. Bilingual Counting MaracasAges: 6-36 months (6…
PARENT CLUB tests – Leap Frog
Parent Club was called on to test some Leap Frog toys. Our panel of Parents & Kids (ranging from infant to tween, anglophone and bilingual) leaped at the chance (excuse the pun). Leapster Learning Game SystemRecommended age; 4-10 yearsSuggested retail price: $79.99 The write-up for this toy states that; “Leapster offers learning opportunities and fun…
This Weekend…
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some sales you can do on your own, with a friend or as a date with your spouse. Baby & Toddler show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Esprit Factory Warehouse sale. 6900 Airport Road at Derry, Mississauga. (up to 80% off) William Ashley Sale62 Railside…
Parent Club Holiday Gifts – Handprints – Part 1 of Series
Is anyone else in the Parent Club starting to think about holiday gifts? As promised, we give you Part 1 in our series of Parent Club Holiday Gifts. This is a point & click, personalized gift idea for family, teachers or hostess presents. HAND PRINTS You need; A hand print of your child’s handscanner/or printerlocal…
Nov. 11, 2007
You will find on the left sidebar – a listing of Remembrance Day ceremonies for the Toronto area. City of Toronto ceremonies will take place at; East York Civic Centre Etobicoke Civic Centre North York Civic Centre Toronto Old City Hall York Civic Centre Historic Fort York/Garrison Common Cemetery Kew Beach Cenotaph Queen’s Park at…
Eating Well – Eating Right
Do you call lunch?…Sneaking sips of coffee over the kitchen sink as you wash the kids – finished – lunch dishes. Apparently, this isn’t lunch. Who knew? Food on the run is a norm for busy parents. Eat Right Ontario is an important resource for us — liquid lunch type of parents. You can speak…