If white paper doilies and red construction paper is what you think of when you hear Valentine’s Day craft for kids, you have come to the right place for some new and inspiring ideas.  Here is a simple, yet lovely kid-friendly craft that can be easily completed in time for Valentine’s Day.

A Valentine’s Day sun-catcher is a great gift idea for grandparents, aunts, teachers or any other special person in your child’s life.  To make this Valentine’s Day craft you [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/arts-crafts/valentines-day-sun-catcher/

Hi Ho Hi Ho…it’s off to camp they go!

As the snow begins to melt, kids in Montreal start to get excited because Spring Break is just around the corner! Some lucky kids will be hopping on planes to hit a warm, sandy beach! Others will be hitting the slopes at a snazzy ski resort.  Most kids though, will be staying closer to home. Thankfully, there are so many great Spring Break Camps for kids in Montreal; offered, adventure [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/canada/montreal/hi-ho-hi-ho%e2%80%a6off-to-camp-they-go/

Now that the kids have come down from their holiday highs and the over-stimulation created by too much sugar and too much fun, it’s on to the next parental challenge. The kids are already thinking about their next break in mid-March from the routine of school, homework and extra-curricular activities. And all I’m thinking about is how my husband and I can’t prevail on the generosity of our employers – again – to take off time to entertain our threesome [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/mom-power/how-to-fight-spring-fever/

Chocolate and Love! No need to say more! What better way to say “I Love You” or even “I Love Me” than with Chocolate Brownies. Plus make them extra special and shape them into hearts. Your kids will love you and them!I’m doing some backing with my kids!

It’s not too soon to start thinking about Valentine’s Day and how you and your children are going to share the love – for one day at least!

On February 14 we celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. Brush up on your Valentine’s Day history with a trip to the library or bookstore to learn more about St. Valentine and why Cupid is a symbol of the day. Kids especially love making handmade Valentine’s cards. Pick a few simple [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/canada/sharing-the-love-on-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/

Mention the word “lingerie” to most women and their eyes get a faraway look as they try to remember the last time they paid attention to their underwear. Lingerie may epitomize femininity and sensuality, but for most busy moms, what they are wearing under their clothes is the last thing on their mind.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a good time to take another look at your neglected self and review the contents of your lingerie drawer. It [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/mom-power/get-your-mommy-groove-on-with-change-lingerie/

Minus 30 windchills aside, who doesn’t love a little breeze in the air and experiencing winter activities with your kids, hands-on outside? And while some kids activities might carry a high ticket price on them, there are so many FREE and FUN kids activities in Montreal you can do as a family…festivals, skiing, snow/inner tubing, sleigh rides just to name a few! Keep these in mind for after school pick-up time (while you’re preparing supper), weekends, or even [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/canada/winter-for-free-with-the-kids/

Everyone knows that Canadian winters can be long, cold and icy, but during mid-winter, we put aside our negative feelings and celebrate the beauty of the season. In the Greater Toronto area, there are dozens of winter carnivals to warm your spirits and inject a little fun into the long days of winter.

Many of the cities in and around the GTA have winter carnival weekends in late January or early February. These events are a wonderful mixture of snow and ice sculptures, dog sledding, parades, skating, [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/canada/get-your-carnival-on/

Low self-esteem and an unhealthy body image are becoming more prevalent in young girls, and at a younger age, due to unrealistic expectations in the media. Up to 6th grade, it is said that families and siblings have the most influence over a child’s self-concept whereas once high school begins, their friends and peers take over. Make the most of this time by doing simple things that form the foundation of a healthy body image such as choosing the right [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/scoop-tv/how-to-nurture-a-healthy-body-image-for-girls/

The game is on the line and your child can either be the first star or the scapegoat. You want to help your child perform their best and you’ve done everything in your power to provide the best possible chances of success. One area you may have not put much thought in is investing is the area of mental skills training for your kids. You’ve heard of the notion that playing sports is 90% or more mental but what is [...]]]> http://www.thekidscoop.com/blog/canada/victory-thinking-what-to-tell-your-child-to-think-about-in-order-to-win/