Wedding season is just around the corner and your ‘lil darling may have been asked to be part of the wedding party or may have been invited as a guest. While either request may give you the jitters, remember that your child likely views the upcoming nuptials as little more than a big party.

Many brides spend a lot of time and money planning their wedding down to the last detail, but it is often the smallest member [...]

Environmental Awareness at the Montreal Biosphere: Educating children about the importance of protecting the environment involves more than textbook learning. Getting out of the classroom and into nature will show kids the value of becoming advocates for the environment, and will nurture an understanding of the connection between man and nature.

The Biosphere offers many special events, exhibits and activities throughout the year to help you learn more about the environment.

The Montreal Biosphere offers an environmental education in a unique [...]

When the kids come home at the end of the school day, the first thing they want to do is run outside to play or sit down to watch their favorite television show. But as a parent, the first thing that you want is for them to address their daily homework. Even kindergarten children have homework these days, and the after-school workload demands grow each year as kids move up through the school system.

While some kids willingly complete their [...]

Mmmm… les macarons! Import this delicious French finger dessert straight to your kitchen from the wonderful world of Betty Crocker’s instant batter! Great if you are hosting a birthday party, baby shower, work event or if you are just looking for something light and creative to do with your kids!

Budget and planning may be factors when deciding whether to hold your child’s birthday party in your home or outside the house at a venue where the kids are entertained and fed.

It is possible to stage a birthday party in your home without incurring a major investment of time and money. And it also is possible to provide delicious alternatives to hotdogs and cake, while leaving the preparations to someone else. What about hand-rolled, soft pretzels or frozen yogurt [...]