How to Cope When Your Grown Kids Fly the Nest

It may be hard to believe when your pre-schooler is rubbing yogurt into the rug, and your newborn is screaming blue murder, but there...

16 Boys Birthday Parties Your Kids Will Love

Being the parents of both boys and girls, we have had our fair share of parties with a range of themes from princesses to pirates....

Strong Females Who Set A Great Example On Netflix #Streamteam

Multiple studies have shown that children are affected by gender stereotypes from a very young age. At school, there are questions that ask you...

Music to spend your summer to…

Summertime - and the livin' is easy - at least it would be if the sun ever came out. Here in Raincouver, I am...

My First Encyclopedia by @DKCanada #Review

When we decided to homeschool our youngest son Gabriel,  I tweeted a few of the major publishers to ask which books they might recommend...

Your Child Car Seat Buying Guide

One of the endless important purchasing decisions you have to make when you have a child is which car seat you are going to choose....

How to Raise Grateful Children

Instilling a sense of gratitude into a child can certainly be a challenge, but there are many effective ways to achieve this. Children can...

Creative Ways to Feed a Big Family on Vacation

  The average family vacation can cost over $5,000 for a family of four when you factor in the airfare, hotels, attractions, and food.  Yes,...
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3 Tips for Shopping With Your Budding Fashion Fan

Your kids are fantastic, but sometimes they can be a challenge to dress. Whether it’s wrangling a cranky baby or dealing with a stubborn...

My 11 Reasons to Walk for Fitness – With a Little Help From @DKCanada

My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...

Reading Tips for First Graders this Winter Break

Is your child just getting settled into first grade after a great year in kindergarten?  Check out these winters break reading tips for parents...

Things you Never Knew About Canadians & Arthritis #Inforgraphic

What do you think of when you think of arthritis? Chances are the first image that springs to mind are that of an older...

‘Tis the season to think safety

The holidays are a time for family and fun -- and are often when many new toys and decorations come into the home. Some...

Home Based Jobs for Extra Holiday Cash

It's not uncommon to be in need extra cash, regardless of the time of year but the holidays can be especially rough on you...