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One Family’s Journey With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

March 16, 2015 by Marianne Litman 1 Comment

When you hear the word arthritis, what first comes to your mind? For me, it’s usually older people, with painful joints. What doesn’t usually come to mind for most people is a 22-month-old baby girl who refuses to walk because the pain in her ankle is too much. And yet this was a reality for BC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Infants & Toddlers, Kids, Life Tagged With: arthritis, children's disease, JIA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, kids illness

WWE Live Left My Nephew With Tears Of Joy

March 9, 2015 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Even though the WWE was in its heyday when I was a kid, I never really, truly got into it. Blame it on the fact that I was a girl, or (more likely) blame it on the fact that I was obsessed with superheroes. But other than the basics, I didn’t really know too much about the WWE. I knew the big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Entertainment, Sports & Outdoors, TV Tagged With: family friendly entertainment, family-friendly, Wrestling, wwe, wwe live

Cool Baby & Tot Travel Gear For Your Carry On Bag

March 9, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

If you're getting ready to head out on a family vacation here are a few cool things we've spotted that are worth bringing in your carry on bag! TEENY KNOT GENIE HAIRBRUSH ($18) Designed for little locks, this handy little brush with soft bristles is compact and perfect for vacations and will keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life, Travel Tagged With: babiators, baby travel gear, beach vacation, beginagain artist on the go, bummis, Distillery District, Family Vacation, knot genie, mini mioche, native shoes, online shopping, Toronto

New York Elementary School Eliminates Homework

March 6, 2015 by Tanya Cruz Leave a Comment

Instead of hours of at-home math and grammar worksheets, the students of one New York City elementary school will now have more after school free time thanks to their school's decision to completely eliminate homework—a move many parents aren't so happy about. In a letter sent to parents last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, News Stories Tagged With: elementary school, homework, homework struggles, no homework, school work, take-home assignments

March Break Guide To Toronto + Win Tickets To The ROM!

March 6, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

If you aren't planning a holiday this March Break, don't fret! There is plenty to see and do in Toronto, and thank goodness for that! We all know the kids can get a little squirrely if they're locked up indoors for too long! Here are a few things to see and do in Toronto with the kids this March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests, Family, Holidays, Life Tagged With: Art Gallery of Ontario, Design Exchange, digiPlaySpace, Disney Classic Films, Kew Beach, Kids' CBC, Kite Festival, le dolci, Legoland, Maple Syrup Festival, march break, Mario Party, Pinocchio, Royal Ontario Museum, star wars, Toronto, Wizards World, Young People's Theatre

Pamper Yourself With This Natural DIY Pick-Me-Up

March 6, 2015 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

When I need some pampering, one of my favourite things to do is go to the spa for a treatment. If you’re in the midst of a separation or divorce, you probably need a little TLC, but you may not have the time or budget to go to a luxury spa. Don’t let that be an excuse! This at-home treatment for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Life, Relationships, Separation & Divorce Tagged With: body scrub, divorce, DIY, do it yourself, do it yourself spa, pamper yourself, spa

A Decent Girl

March 6, 2015 by Kath Leave a Comment

My fourteen-year-old daughter came home from school one day this week and sighed. “Rough day?”  I asked. “Everyone was making fun of me because I said I was a feminist.” My first emotions were pride and relief. Well, I must’ve done something right if she can stand up in grade nine and own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Stories, Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: a decent girl, feminism, feminist, india's daughter, international woman's day, meninists, the passionate eye

March Break Guide To Calgary & Edmonton

March 5, 2015 by Kaylin Neely Leave a Comment

Both Calgary and Edmonton offer a wide-array of family activities throughout the March Break to keep children of all ages busy and happy. Here are some things to do during the break. Calgary Disney On Ice: Princesses & Heroes Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes will be in Calgary at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays Tagged With: Calgary, Edmonton, march break, March break activities

Discussing Dinner, Dessert & Danette With The Mulroneys

March 4, 2015 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

All around Wonder Woman Jessica Mulroney (she works for Kleinfeld at Hudson’s Bay  is the co-founder of the not-for-profit Shoebox Project) and her husband (and E-Talk host) Ben, have their hands full with their three adorable kids: fraternal twins Brian and John (4) and Ivy (22 months). With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food, Life, Parenting Tagged With: ben mulroney, danette, eTalk, family dinner, family time, jessica mulroney, The mulroneys

March Break Guide To Vancouver

March 3, 2015 by Kaylin Neely Leave a Comment

The Vancouver District School Board is closed from March 9 to the 23rd for March Break. While school is out, there are plenty of exciting and fun activities both children and families throughout the city. Skate The Dry Spot Indoor Located in South Vancouver, this indoor skate park offers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays Tagged With: march break, March Break in Vancouver, Spring Break Camps, Spring Break in Vancouver, Vancouver

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