New parent? Experienced parent? How do you pack a diaper bag? Basic baby essentials are the foundations for any diaper bag packing – whether just planning an afternoon out with baby, a day trip in the city or a family vacation. As a Mom to three kids, I have packed many a diaper bag…these are…
Parent Club
Travel with Kids Tip
What is the one must pack item in your carry-on when you travel with kids? I will give you a hint: it’s lightweight, portable, washable, and compact. As a Mom who has travelled extensively with babies, toddlers and big kids (France, Dominican Republic, Spain, United States, Amsterdam, Germany, Canada) I have one must pack item for every trip….
A boy and his BFF
I love this picture
How To Teach Kids To Responsibly Use A Wireless Phone
“Mom can I have a cell phone?” I hear this often now that it is back-to-school time. My fear about giving my 12 year-old a mobile phone is the added-value cost to our family budget. What if she sends numerous texts, pictures and/or downloads expensive apps above her monthly wireless plan? While looking into the best budget-friendly…
How Do You Know What Toys To Buy?
Building blocks to develop physical skills? A kid’s book for cognitive development? A stuffed animal for social & emotional development? Chosing a toy to gift or give a child can take on so many levels. For me, it comes down to Like and Price (Will he like it? and Do I like the price?). How do…
Back-To-School: The Children’s Place Kids Clothes
Now is the time for back-to-school shopping for kids. Growth spurts and changing styles make fall a perfect time to invest in a kid-friendly wardrobe. My girls went up a size each during the summer and the jeans, shirts and shoes of last spring just don’t fit at all. I, like many Moms, am off…
How to buy shoes for kids
Fit, fashion and function all come into play when deciding how and which shoe to buy for your kids. Features to look for in kids’ footware includes lightweight, comfort, and construction.Whether playing at park, running in the playground or hanging at home kids need running shoes which are comfortable and supportive. I was recently invited to a lunch…
Back-To-School: Make Lunch Better
Make school lunch better by organizing foods. Re-usable containers, healthy snacks and planning can all help school lunch pack easier and be eaten with more excitement. The last thing you want is for lunch to boomerang back home so follow these tips to make school lunch better. Grab and Go Snack Box. Re-purpose one of…
by Caroline Fernandez
From the cost of childcare in Canada to setting up a designated a study area for your kids…read my family writing features that hit the web this week. Caroline Fernandez shares family friendly activities and tips on her site Parent Club and all over the web! The Cost Of Childcare in Canada: Are we working for…
Back-to-School: Routine
We are slowly introducing a back-to-school routine for the kids to ease them out of summer schedule and into the more formal school routine. From adjusting bedtimes (I confess: the kids’ stayed up to 11 o’clock at the cottage) to eating healthier meals (healthy bodies make learning better). Back-to-school routine is important for kids as…
Routines for Healthy Learning!
By Deb Lowther It’s time to plan for back to school! While you might immediately think of buying new backpacks, markers, lunch bags and indoor runners, you should also be thinking how you can make your morning routine a little easier! Thankfully with the change of season and the start of a new school year,…
Family Friendly Restaurants In Toronto
There are lots of dining choices in Toronto – but which ones are friendly to families? I’ve taken the kids to eat at fancy restaurants and not-so-fancy pubs – some dining experiences were better than others (and price doesn’t always mean it’s not kid-friendly). I put together a quick list of fav family friendly restaurants in Toronto –…