Articles & Advice
Disney On Ice: A Magical Family Outing
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Tuesday we took my daughter Amanda (5) and my son Ben (10) to see Disney on Ice at the Rogers Center. The kids
were totally excited to go downtown to see a show, and the "coolness" of seeing an ice rink set up
where we would normally go to see baseball was not lost on the kids. The show was an anthology telling the stories
of many of the classic Disney movies in song, figure skating and... More
'Game on' Family Style!
 You've
probably seen the TV ads aimed at re-inventing family game night. Generations of older games like Sorry,
Monopoly and The Game of Life are the big games being promoted. Marketing strategy aside, board game
nights are a great alternative to the 'plugged in' lifestyle our kids lead. However, as a parent, I’m
not sure I'm willing to endure very many of the often repetitive, time consuming games that are so
common. Many of them relying more on luck that any strategy. More
Homemade Sensory Fun
 The kids
are home, everyone’s outdoors, let’s have some good old-fashioned messy fun! Why messy fun? Of
the five senses, the sense of touch is developmentally important. We regularly allow our kids to play with sand,
and with water in the bath, but beyond wet and sandy, how many other sensations can they describe? . More
Pinkalicious - a luscious production!
 A
few weeks ago my daughters, my husband, and I took in this musical at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto.
We hadn't read the book by the same name and written by Victoria Kann that the musical is based on but as soon
as the lights went down... MORE
Social Painting for Kids
 I
have a creative disposition, I'm drawn to anything colourful, quirky or artsy. So when I heard about the paintlounge,
a new social painting café in Markham I was naturally interested. Art class and café wrapped into
one - how could that not be fun? MORE
Dodging 40
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March 5th, 1971 I was born. Yep, I just turned 40. All year I was talking about the big birthday bash we were going
to have at our house – it was going to be quite the event! But the closer my birthday got, the more the idea
of throwing a party became one big headache. So I started saying that I would have a party when the weather improved. More
Once a Week Take a Peek
 Do
you check your child regularly for head lice? Head lice prevention techniques and regular checks can help stop the
spread of head lice. If your child has had head lice recently, weekly checks are a must... More
My Own Baby Signing Story
 Like
many parents who sign with their baby, my initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary
was to give him a way to express his wants and needs before he was able to speak. Joshua started signing at 9 months
of age, and by the time he was 18 months old, he could use at least 80 words, a combination of spoken words and
signs. MORE
Helping Your Child Stay Organized
 Many
parents lament the fact that their child is messy, but rather than accept it, you can take some steps to change
it! Tidiness and organization are habits that can be taught, and you'll find that you can do a lot to keep your
child's room looking great without having to yell at them over it. More
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