Science is a magical concept for kids. They could spend hours playing around making new discoveries and learning at the same time. We’re thrilled to be launching a new series courtesy of the Ontario Science Centre today called “Ever Wonder…” For the next few weeks we will be bringing you fun and engaging kids science activities to try out at home. Here is the first!

Balloon Fingerprint

Materials:
-          Round balloon
-          Ink pad

Procedure:
1)      Press your index finger on to an ink [...]

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The crisp fall breeze is in the air. Crunchy leaves under our feet, sunshine beaming down on our faces…this really is a beautiful time of year. While our kids can fully appreciate the milder temperatures in their brand new back to school gear, it seems as though we have forgotten about ourselves in the shopping equation. We spent countless hours in the mall and online stocking up on hoodies, jeans and tees for their new school year but, as usual, [...]

Article by:  Carly Maga for OurKids.net, Canada’s trusted source for camps and schools.

Private school tuition is inevitably one of the factors in parents’ decision whether or not to private school, and which school to choose.

Tuition costs range widely depending on two essential factors: where the school is located and what type of private school it is. These costs may surprise you, in some cases. Quite a number of schools that list on ourkids.net have tuition starting under $4,000 per year [...]

Article by:  Erin McLaughlin for OurKids.net, Canada’s trusted source for camps and schools.

Choosing a school for your child involves more than just collecting facts and figures. While there are many factors to consider when choosing a school, what may be a great school for your neighbour’s child may not be the best fit for yours. At Our Kids we understand that every child has different interests and needs and that finding a school that’s right for them is one of [...]

Doesn’t the thought of summer approaching put us all in a better mood?? Vacations, swimming, watermelon and of let’s not forget POOL PARTIES! And what better way to launch the summer than to have your kids and all their friends over for a pool party to remember? The sun is shining, there’s a warm breeze and not a cloud in the sky; it’s a beautiful summer day. But perfect weather is just the first step to pulling off [...]

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 of [...]

You’re having a baby! Congratulations!  It’s the most exciting time with a baby is on the way. You’re ecstatic but wondering how you will get back into shape once your baby has arrived? You don’t have to sacrifice it all for baby…staying in shape is possible!

As a mother of 3 small children and a Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, I know how hard it is to find time to exercise!  Once you get into an exercise routine or a pre/postnatal [...]

Learning to swim can be a scary step for your toddler. Planning on teaching your lil’ one how to swim this summer but hesitating to release them into the “wild” or better known as the public swimming pool? You can put your mind at ease…here are some steps that will help both you and your child ease into the routine of swimming, whether you plan on teaching them yourself or registering them for swimming lessons!

1)    Ensure the pool water [...]

Toronto is a city known for many things. The CN Tower, ROM, St Lawrence Market. But when it comes to rolling out the red carpet and being in the media limelight TIFF puts Toronto on the Hollywood map.

While we may not be invited to the premieres, with the likes of Mr. Clooney himself we stand alongside our city and watch it dazzle with stars and the films that they have come to watch and promote.

Kind of like the Oscars in [...]