“Pleaaaaase Mom! Just one more episode?” Is this a cry you are familiar with hearing when putting your child to bed? Perhaps they need to use the bathroom for the sixth time this hour? Maybe their favourite stuffed toy is feeling sick and needs to be comforted? Could it be that there’s a … [Read more...]
Haters Back Off: Instagram ‘Beauty Queen’ Essena O’Neill Is Trying To Live Her Life
Chances are if you have an active social-media account, you will probably spend a significant amount of time trying to increase your followers. Perhaps you incorporate trending hashtags into witty, topical tweets. Most likely you will follow people who follow you, in the … [Read more...]
A Family Affair: The Best Celeb Family Halloween Costumes
Every year we see pictures of celebrities dressed up for Halloween in amazing team costumes, and 2015, we are delighted to say, was no exception. So feast your eyes on some of the most creative famous families who ever dared to dress up... Neil Patrick Harris The force is strong with this … [Read more...]
Drug Addicts Are Definitely Not Spiking Your Kids Candy This Halloween
We’re always hearing that things were much safer, back in the day. Tales of yesteryear would have us believe that doors were always open, children were free to roam the streets in safety, and the world was virtually empty of the sort of degenerates that seem to abound in the headlines today. Oh … [Read more...]
What Does A Liberal Government Mean For Canadian Families?
Last night, Justin Trudeau pledged real change for Canadians, as he took the mantle from Steven Harper, and became the nation’s new prime minister. But, in spite of leading the Liberal Party to a majority win on election night, he claimed: “I didn’t make history tonight. You did.” Despite being a … [Read more...]
A Very Teen Halloween: Handmade Vs Store Bought Costumes
In the coming weeks, social media will be abuzz with celebrity Halloween incarnations—and don’t think your daughter hasn’t noticed too. While Hollywood’s finest are running around L.A in sexy, skimpy outfits (unless you’re Katy Perry and prefer a Cheetos costume), your tweens and teens will be … [Read more...]
Halloween Costumes For Kids: Handmade Vs Store Bought
Halloween is a time for making awesome kids costumes, getting creative with a cardboard box and sharpening the sewing needles ahead of October 31st. Or is it? If making your children an outfit is more of a trick than a treat, our store bought alternatives will save you time and ensure they still … [Read more...]
Cleaning Your Home Too Much May Cause Asthma (You’re Welcome)
We've literally just been handed what might possibly be the best "Get Out Of Jail Free" card that has ever existed! Have you ever thought to yourself, "I really don't want to mop the floors/make the beds/vacuum upstairs"? Of course you have, you're a busy parent who has a lot on their plate. I … [Read more...]
Lammily’s Period Party Doll Aims To Make “The Talk” Less Awkward
Periods. Uncomfortable, embarrassing and lasting for what can feel like a decade. And that's just "the talk" you have to have with your daughter. Awkward expressions burst out of your mouth like machine gun fire—phrases like, "you're growing up now", "soon you'll be a woman" and "it's a natural … [Read more...]
No Increase In Home Schooling Despite Sex-Ed Curriculum Fears
Back in the spring it seemed like everyone had an opinion on the sex-ed curriculum that rocked Ontario. The reaction from parents and indeed the general public swung on a pendulum from panic and fury to bewilderment and utter disbelief. Children kept home by parents in protest filled the news and … [Read more...]