Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
While the beginning of the cold and flu season has long passed, the end of the season isn’t quite here yet. In fact, the flu season usually lasts well through the winter season. Helping you and your family stay healthy during this long season may seem difficult, especially if the prevalence of the cold or […]
Best Children’s Books of 2016
Reading is especially important for children; it helps them develop early speech, communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. There are plenty of wonderful books available that can hone these skills in addition to other important concepts. Looking for a new book to read with your child? Here are some of the best children’s books of […]
New Years’ Resolutions for Kids
It’s the time of year where many parents come up with a set of resolutions and goals for the new year. Some of the most common resolutions typically range from eating healthier, to spending more time with family. Setting these goals and eventually reaching them throughout the following year is a great example for kids […]
Fun Holiday Community Events for Kids
This is the time of year where children may have extra time off from school to spend the holidays at home. While there’s plenty of things to do indoors with your kids—decorating the home, baking sweet holiday treats, etc.—there’s also plenty to do outdoors, too! Looking for fun holiday attractions and events for your kids […]
Teaching Your Children About the Spirit of Giving
The holiday season is soon-approaching, and so is the wonderful season of giving! As parents and teachers, it’s important to show our kids the true meaning of the holidays; it’s not about receiving, but about how we can give back to our families, friends, and the world around us. Here are some ways you can […]
Affordable Gift Ideas for Kids
As the holidays draw near, there may be one thing that comes to mind when you think about the kids: What am I getting them for the holidays? They may have strongly suggested that they wanted an iPad, or Xbox One, while supplying you with a well thought out list of 10 other things they […]
Halloween Activities for Kids
As Sugar Day (also known as “Halloween”) approaches, there are numerous activities you and your children can participate in together besides dressing up in costumes and going door to door. Pumpkin Decoration One of the most obvious and popular thing families do together around this time of year is pumpkin carving. However, not all of […]
How to Teach Young Children to Tell the Truth
Parents looking to raise children who always tell the truth, or are at least less prone to lying, might want to choose George Washington as a role model, and stay clear of Pinocchio. According to a recent study, the famous tale of how our first president came clean and confessed his guilt about how he […]
How to Find the Best Childcare in Calgary
New parents have a lot to consider when it comes time to choose the right childcare for their precious little one. It can be very hard for many to even think about heading to work and leaving a new baby or young child in someone else’s hands. The process of searching for the best daycares […]
Did Your Parents Dress You in Garanimals?
From the moment kids are born we watch them sprout up like weeds. Some parents boast about it, others fret. But one thing they all have to deal with is all of those wardrobe changes. As they grow, kids simply go through a lot of clothes. They grow out of them fast or wear them […]