11 Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
Father’s Day is just around the corner and with kids home from school, you can be sure that they won’t have…
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50+ Free Online Resources for Kids
Here are some of the best at-home learning and fun activities we’ve found that you can use while self-isolating…
“Camp Mom”: 10 Fun At-Home Summer Activities with Kids
Do your kids go to summer camp or do they go to “Camp Mom”? Here are 10 activity ideas for indoor and backyard…
11 Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
Father’s Day is just around the corner and with kids home from school, you can be sure that they won’t have…
Boredom Busters: 50+ Easy At-Home Activities For Kids
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Ontario has extended school closures until May 31st. Most…
16 Mother’s Day Gifts Your Kids Can Make At Home
Mother’s Day is almost upon us—this Sunday, May 10th, moms all over the world will be showered with love, admiration,…
How To Celebrate a Socially Distant Easter Weekend
As we head into the Easter weekend, your plans and preparation are probably looking a lot different than they did…
March Break in Toronto: Best Free Things To Do With Kids
NOTE: Due to rapidly developing health concerns, many events are being cancelled or postponed for March 2020. Check…
If Your Kid Loves Art, This Competition is for Them
If your kids can’t get enough crayons, markers, and paints, have we got the perfect activity for you! The Canadian…
Avenue Arts School Interview (video)
Lola Rasminsky, founding director of the Avenue Road Arts School, talks with Tracie about exposing children to…
Sewing Lessons for Kids: Where To Learn to Sew in Toronto
Sewing is an important skill to learn, for both children and adults. It teaches kids to become more self sufficient…
Toronto’s Best Kids’ Shows this Holiday Season
There’s definitely magic in the air when you’re able to take in a theatrical show around the holidays. It’s…
Back-to-School Organizational Tips For Parents
Heading back to school brings up a lot of mixed feelings in families. Some kids might be so excited to get back…
What Do Kids Really Learn in Art Class? (Why Art Education Matters)
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
The Benefits of Knitting for Kids
There are many ways that kids (and adults!) can benefit from knitting and crochet. In addition to all the ways…
6 Amazing Poems and Artworks by Kids to Celebrate Poetry Month
To celebrate Poetry Month, we created a contest for kids. Here are the six published winners!
6 Real-World Skills Kids Gain Through Acting
Whether or not your child is interested in a career on stage or onscreen, they develop life-long skills through…
Our Fave Pinterest Finds: Winter Craft Ideas
We love Pinterest. It’s where we go for ideas on crafts, clothes, hair, toys and recipes…so we wanted to share…
Stylish Sharpie Tie Dye DIY
Dara Frydman shares a great DIY project for adults and kids: Sharpie Tie Dye. It’s pretty awesome.
Teaching Kids About Art
Kids as “why” and “how” about just about everything they see, so when we asked an art curator what question…
Our Fave Pinterest Finds – Valentine’s Day Inspirations
We “heart” Pinterest (who doesn’t?). It’s our go-to place for ideas on crafts, clothes, hair, toys, nail…
Why Being Creative Is Good For Kids
As an artist who has dedicated her life to working with kids using Sculpey clay, I can say that the greatest rewards…