Birthday presents that give back: some parents are no longer buying gifts, but are making donations on behalf of their kids. Social responsibility is an important part of any child’s education. What better way to expose your child to the concept of helping others than to get them involved in the process and let them participate in an event that benefits society or individuals in some way?

A child’s birthday party can be an indulgence of gifts, foods and special treats. Many children lose track of the idea [...]

How much do you spend on a kid’s gift? Do you invite the whole class? Are birthday parties at home a thing of the past?

Children’s birthday parties almost always generate parental stress regardless whether you are on the giving or receiving end of the birthday party spectrum. Should we invite everyone in my child’s class? How much should we spend on a birthday gift? Do we want to have a party at home? Or, what about holding the birthday party at a special place such as a [...]

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 [...]

Love is not a battlefield…homework is! The simple question to your kids, “Have you done your homework?” can lead to tears and tantrums. Kids homework time doesn’t always have to turn into an argument. Ylonda Caviness, family and lifestyle correspondent, discusses how to reduce homework stress with your family.

Also a big contributor to obesity – not getting enough physical activity and using that time instead to play video games and surf the web! It is said that over 26% of Canadian children are considered obese or overweight. Although video game can provide some benefits like problem solving and fun, children still are missing some essential factors for growth such as interaction and mental stimulation!