Being a mom is an awful lot like being a house mother at a frat house, I imagine. Your charges sleep a lot, they watch mindless television and they throw up in the most random locations. My child is in competition with the two cats as to who is the grossest resident. Anyone with a black light and a … [Read more...]
Watch As Parents Talk To Kids About The Birds & Bees
It is always a bit of an awkward conversation, when we decide to have “The Talk” with our kids. When a discussion about where babies come from gets going, it can get a bit uncomfortable not just for the kids but also for the parents. The Cut released a video of parents speaking to their kids … [Read more...]
Cartoons For Kids Are More Violent Than Adult Dramas
Nemo. Bambie. Tarzan. These are just a few of the characters whose parents come to a violent end in top animated children’s films. A study published in the British Medical Journal’s special Christmas issue this week found that two-thirds of children’s animated films involve on-screen death of … [Read more...]
Watch As This 4-Year-Old Boy’s Dream Comes True
Cuteness overload. UPS has just released a commercial that is sure to bring all those happy tears to the surface. Carson is a four-year-old boy from Colorado Springs, CO and more than anything else in the world, Carson loves the UPS truck and “Mr. Ernie”, his UPS deliveryman. “When he first … [Read more...]
Fun Indoor Activities To Fight Off Cabin Fever This Winter
Written by Emma Durand-Wood Ah, winter. The scenic season of fun and frolicking and adorable rosy cheeks, of Santa photos and sledding and hot chocolate. Winter is awesome—until it gets, well, too cold. And then, cabin fever sets in. Everyone knows that kids need plenty of fresh air and … [Read more...]
The Sensitive Child
We've had a tough spell around here lately. My happy-go-lucky boy has been replaced with a sullen, weepy kid at home and an aggressive, grumpy kid at school. Tales from school were all filled with 'who picked on me' and 'who is mean to me' and 'who doesn't like me.' Exhausting. Seriously. And I feel … [Read more...]
Holiday Outfits Kids Will Get Excited About
There’s nothing like getting into the holiday spirit by dressing the part. Play around with your child’s style to pull off some of the best winter looks this season. From cool Christmas sweaters to fancier holiday duds, here’s our oh-so-cool style guide for your kids. Getting Into The Holiday … [Read more...]
Tips From A Tutor: Helping Your Kids With Homework
Written by Natalie Ast For a few years, in between graduating from University and moving on to law school, I was a tutor in Toronto for French Immersion and English students. I had the chance to work with a variety of age groups and cover a range of subjects. Seeking extra help from a tutor to … [Read more...]
Boredom-Proof November Bucket List For Families
Written by Kait Fowlie Halloween may be over, but the fun of fall doesn't have to be. In November, the weather is ideal for bundling up and setting off on a hike, picnic, or if you never got around to it in October, apple picking! Don't start hibernating yet — give the last of fall your all. Here … [Read more...]
An Instagram Guide For Parents
I love Instagram; all the visual inspirations from "igers" (short form for Instagrammers) and it's a simple way to catch up with what some of my friends are doing, it's perfect. It's fun and I know that kids are definitely on there too. What surprises me sometimes is how often I run into parents … [Read more...]
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