Did you read on the news yesterday that a child was left behind at the Vancouver airport – while his parents were busy rushing to make their connection. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY. Basically, the family was rushing to catch their connection — the family became separated. Dad thought his son was up ahead…
Organization
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Gifts which require supplies Hand prints on an art canvas A kid-painted wooden item A homemade pencil holder Gifts which require purchase An appointment at a portrait studio for a family picture Spa appointment A certificate to attend a cooking class, yoga class or something-in-which-grown-ups-participate-in class. Gifts which require only effort Match all the socks…
Tip for Bee Stings
This may be an urban legend…but it might also work. If you get stung by a bee place a penny on the bite for 15 minutes. Apparently, the copper in the penny counteracts the bite and you should see no swelling and have no pain afterwards. Tape the penny over the bite and remember to…
Birthday Tips – at home
A few tips for the “Location: Our House Birthday Party”. How do you fill the time? Combine activities. Have the child make their loot bag item; be it a hand print on an art canvas, a decorated t-shirt, a pot & seeds combo, a painted bird house, or other craft. (e-mail Parent Club if you…
Got Milk? – Parent Club Tip
Do you forget your bottles of milk, juice or water containers when you visit friends? Are you always half a block away when you remember the item is in the fridge. Here’s a handy tip…put your car keys in the fridge with the bottle. This has also worked well in the past when I have…
Cleaning tip
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
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…
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…
Arm & Hammer – Baking Soda tips
Baking soda is a fabulous – readily available – product. As promised, here are some ideas on using baking soda the home. For even more ideas please surf over to the Arm & Hammer website (Canadian Arm & Hammer website, U.S. Arm & Hammer website). These tips are courtesy of Arm & Hammer and Julia…
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 tip: Blankets in the car
Keeping blankets in the car is a useful item for chilly winter nights. When you venture out at night with the kids (for later-day playdates, dinners, etc…) take the car blankets indoors with you to warm up. Then, when the kids are tired and you are ready to go…you will have warm covers for the…