A report by the Canadian Council on Learning states that; during the summer students typically lose on average the equivalent of one month of instruction. Wow. LeapFrog Canada has launched a 1 Million Reading Hours literacy program to support children’s literacy. “Reading just a few minutes a day can go a long way to building…
Product Reviews
Dad’s Day – This Sunday
The Dad in my house gave up watching a Euro Cup game over the weekend. Why? Because Thing 1 and Thing 2 wanted to go to the community environment day (they remembered the face painting from last year). So he pulled a wagon and made a memory with his kids instead of cheering (well, in…
Splenda Anyone?…
The folks at Splenda and Matchstick wanted to share with the Club; they are continuing the Splenda trial for women in the Toronto area. They are looking for 10 families to enjoy this no-strings-attached 2 week trial. Click this link to go to the Splenda Prequalification Survey. If you qualify, you’ll recieve a quick phone…
Parent Club Product Test: Splenda
Have you tried Splenda? I hadn’t so my interest was peaked when I was approached a few weeks ago to give Splenda a test. My household doesn’t have any sugar issues (we have other issues but sugar isn’t one of them). 1st test; a packet in my tea. Certainly sweeter than sugar. After facebook messaging…
Theatre for Children
Wanted to let you know of a children’s opera coming soon to Toronto (early June). Sanctuary Song presents the story of an Asian elephant poached at a young age from the jungles of Indonesia. She recalls her remarkable life in captivity far from home as her keeper of 22 years leads her on a journey…
Call for product testers!
Parent Club has been challenged to cooking and baking with Splenda for a few weeks. (Interesting, bc – personally, – I’ve never tried Splenda). The folks arranging this challenge are looking for more participants in this challenge. The criteria is that you need to live in the Toronto area, cook &/or bake (doesn’t everyone?) and…
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…
Arm & Hammer – How kid friendly!
Parent Club would like to thank Arm & Hammer and Julia Liska, registered nurse and program advisor at Humber’s Personal Support Worker program, for informing us of the benefits of using baking soda as an environmentally friendly household cleaner. We were invited to interview Julia and get the dirt on cleaning. Why should parents take…
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…