Sandals…flip flops are they a necessary summer camps kid shoe? Fact or Fiction?

We’re starting think about what the kids should bring to summer camp (wow that list is long) and it got us thinking about kids shoes. What are the best shoes to bring to summer camp? Many camps ask kids to bring flip flops. We weren’t too sure about that …why because they are open and cooler?  But we didn’t think it was great [...]

Curious kids?  29 Museum’s in Montreal are opening their doors…. for FREE.…to celebrate  the 26th annual Montreal Museums Day.  May 27th, 2012 from 9am to 6pm, Free Admission to Montreal’s Museums! Plus just to make it super easy for families, there are 5 Free Bus Routes with departures every 20 minutes! With an exceptional program of activities you won’t want to miss these annual educational activities!

We think is a a great, inexpensive way to introduce your kids to [...]

I don’t know who gets more excited when a birthday party invitation comes home in one of my children’s schoolbags, me or my child! Imagine our mutual thrill when we received a scroll invitation to a Pirate Themed Birthday Party for my son’s 4 year old friend Zachary! “What a great idea for birthday parties!” I thought. And then, I had to do a double-take for the party location: Safari Pet Center! “What?” I thought… “Aren’t they just [...]

Happiness for Mind, Body and Soul

The ancient Greeks believed that raising a well-balanced child involved training in music and gymnastics. These fundamental aspects of education have carried through to modern times, and the influence of the ancient Greeks is still part of our education system. However, the arts, such as music and painting, and sports and fitness, are often the first subjects that are cut back in the modern day school curriculum facing budgetary pressures.

Happyimagination keeps both a child’s body and [...]

Get your kids in summer camp mode with these great games from OwlKids. They can also be a great distraction in the car ride to camp so you can start fantasizing about your upcoming free and quiet time. Dont forget to bring crayons so they can let their artistic spirit flow when theyre done!

Adapted from Chirp Magazine.
Used with permission of Bayard Presse Canada Inc.

Illustrations by Bob Kain & Jason Bone.

A big thank you to our friends from www.OwlKids.com !!

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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 [...]

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 and [...]

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 homework [...]

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 in [...]