The third in a  series of fun kids science activities courtesy of the Ontario Science Centre! Today we teach you how strong your hair actually is!

Materials:
A pile of heavy books
A pencil
Tape
A paperclip
A sandwich bag
A handful of pennies
A strand of hair

Method:
1)  Wedge your pencil between the pile of books, letting half of it stick out.
2) Tape one end of the hair on to the pencil.
3) Wrap the other end of the hair on to the paperclip and secure it with tape.
4) [...]

Each summer Canadians from coast to coast hit the highway for family vacations that take them often thousands of kilometers from home to see the tiny towns, parks, historical places and fun that make up our country. But, life in the car for days on end is challenging at best. We’ve got games for your family road trip, tips to keep kids happy and parenting secrets that make the annual family trek completely tolerable.

Stock Up: Having snacks at the ready [...]

We truly can’t believe that the school year is coming to a close in just a matter of days. Whether we are in shock about having our kids all to ourselves (ah!) for a whole two months or the fact that they are growing up so quickly, we can’t forget to thank their teachers for all they do throughout the year. From putting up with their shenanigans to helping them excel, explore and be creative, a teacher’s job is a [...]

Between booking summer vacation, buying teacher appreciation gifts and getting camp gear in order we almost forgot about fathers day! With just a few days left before we honour king of the throne, barbecue and the garage, it’s time to hit the shops. While our kids have made lovely pieces of art in school for dear old dad we’ve put together our top five gifts for fathers this year.

Go the F*** to Sleep

All dads want to sleep in [...]

When it comes to a family vacation, the annual trek to someplace vacation-worthy is all about being as budget conscious as it is about serious good times. Camping has forever been the timeless family budget-friendly adventure. But, with today’s mounds of gear and fancy doodads it can just as quickly become costly. We’ve got the inside scoop on what to bring camping to have a great time without breaking the bank.

First, set a budget and buy according to it. A [...]

We may be a bit biased when planning our kids’ next birthday party. Sure, we want them to have fun but the truth is we have just as much fun singing along to some of our favourite kids’ tunes like We are the Dinosaurs, Gummy Bears, Beauty & a Beat and other top 40 hits. We’re not talking about a singing party here, but rather a dancing party courtesy of Funky Feet!

We can honestly say that we rarely see our [...]

We absolutely adore when our children celebrate their birthdays through creation. Not only does such a party entertain kids of all ages but it leaves us with an artistic memento to remember every year of them growing up. This year, we’re opting for a beading party to make wearable memories and more!

Something Funky by Michelle the Bead Lady has been teaching for over two decades making this Montreal-based company the perfect edu-tainment for our next crafting celebration. While it may [...]

With so many birthday party themes to choose from planning a celebration can sometimes seem mind boggling. But if our kids are leaning towards a princess, pirate, diva or fairy themed party we know who to call on in Montreal.

Princess Stephanie and Friends make planning a fairytale birthday party so easy. Whether they are bringing the party to us or keeping it authentic in one of their party rooms at the Enchanted Castle, we know this will be a magical [...]

Dust off the tent or camper. Get going and book that camping site. It’s time to get out into nature and enjoy summer time sleeping under the stars for a while.

Just like booking a hotel for a vacation, scoring a campsite is tops on the list when planning the family summer camping trip.

Reserving is often as simple as booking a spot online or giving a private campsite owner a call (early, lots of spots fill up fast for the season.)  [...]

Kids already taking a bite out of summer? We’ve consulted family dentist, Dr. Melissa Villafranca, for everything we need to know about proper oral dental health for our children. 

There is no better time to start caring for your teeth than the moment they first appear. Healthy primary or “baby” teeth set the foundation for proper chewing and eating, and help in speech development, as well as adding to that “oh so cute” smile.  With the confidence to chew easily and [...]