I grew up in the city where along side normal teen issues we also had a set of different opportunities and experiences from my friends who lived elsewhere. Clubbing was something we all did. If you grew up in Toronto you may remember sneaking off to all ages nightclubs. A time when it was safe, or … [Read more...]
What’s New And What’s Leaving Netflix This September
The kids are back to school and we're trying to get back into routine. After the lunches are packed and the dinner planning is complete you may find a need for a little down time. This month on Netflix Canada are a few new entries that are worth checking out. Some are originals and some are oldies … [Read more...]
Get Ready For A Binge: Summer Netflix Must-Sees
There will definitely be down times that I know the kids will need this summer between camp days, playdates and our daily adventures. Then, of course, there will also be those rainy days that will keep us indoors. We are big fans of Netflix for many reasons (mostly because of the original content … [Read more...]
“Grace And Frankie” Shakes Up The Traditional Family
It's amazing to see how television shows are evolving with the times. The "nuclear" family is suddenly not the norm and it's super that film and television are reflecting that. For me, Grace and Frankie—the latest original series—is breaking every mold out there and questions what is considered a … [Read more...]
Spark Creativity With Great Shows For Tweens & Teens
As parents we sometimes wonder what the future will be like for our kids. What will they become when they are adults? For example, you see your kid playing endless hours with Lego and what goes through your mind? Maybe someday your little one may become an architect or an engineer? Maybe destiny is … [Read more...]
Read This, Watch That: A Netflix Binge-Worthy List
Over the holiday break I had this conversation with friends and family about what books we've read and then which corresponding movies we've watched. Are the characters in the movie or show who you've imagined? With the highly anticipated 50 Shades of Grey coming out soon (uh... James Dornan) many … [Read more...]
Building Confidence At School With Downtime At Home
By now we've all settled into the new school year. First week jitters have been replaced by familiar faces and learning expectations. We had our curriculum night this week and the teacher reminded us to support our kids at home. Give them the right tools to keep them motivated throughout the year. … [Read more...]