Spooktacular Halloween 2019 Events Happening in Ottawa
Boo! Halloween is full of thrills and chills, but for little ones, some gentler entertainment is called for. Head…
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What To Do with Kids This Weekend in Toronto – October 19–20, 2019
This weekend in Toronto we laud our Indigenous forebears, girl power, our precious planet, and children’s authors….
What To Do With Kids This Weekend in the GTA – October 19–20, 2019
Halloween is coming! The GTA begins their celebrations early, with spooky fun on trains, in the forest, and through…
Get a Sneak Peek at the New Dr. Seuss Experience in Toronto
This fall, you can step into a fantastical, Seuss-tastical world at an interactive Dr. Seuss Experience at Mississauga’s…
Birthday Parties
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8 Super Cool Birthday Party Ideas for Tweens
Looking for the perfect birthday party venue for your almost-teenager? Eight great ideas for tweens and where to…
Best Splurge-Worthy Birthday Party Ideas for Toronto Kids
From time to time, a birthday party is worth spending more than the minimum. Maybe it’s a milestone birthday,…
Toronto Kids’ Birthday Party Places on a Budget
Throwing a birthday party can be time consuming and expensive. Thankfully, Toronto offers a bunch of great options…
How To Throw a Fall Fair Birthday Party
Let autumn be your inspiration for a fall-themed birthday that’s full of fun! Great ideas for games, food, loot…
Classes and Programs
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Family Yoga Classes in Toronto
Sometimes it’s hard to stay as active as your kids. They’re bouncing off the walls and you just want to have…
Kids Should Learn To Code — Here’s Why
Coding has become a buzzword in education in recent years, with coding classes for kids popping up seemingly everywhere,…
Tutoring and After-School Help for Toronto Kids
We’re well and truly into the school year now—the kids are working on their homework, class projects, and presentations….
Try These Toronto Early Child and Baby Music Classes for Free
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
Education
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Coding has become a buzzword in education in recent years, with coding classes for kids popping up seemingly everywhere,…
10 Tips for Stress-Free Private School Enrolment
Enroling your child in private school requires careful thought and extensive research, but it need not be stressful….
Yes, Smaller Classes Are Better for (Some) Kids
Smaller classes just sound better—but are they, really? In Canada, class size has been top of mind the past…
After School in Vancouver
Keeping the wee ones out of trouble during the summer seems easy compared to keeping them occupied for the small…
Insider Guides
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How To Spend an Awesome Day With Kids at the Toronto Zoo
My family and I (two adults and two kids under age 10) went to the Toronto Zoo for the first time in a couple of…
Kids’ Guide To Parc Omega & The New Wolf Cabin
Located just under an hour from Ottawa in the charming Outaouais town of Montebello, Parc Omega is a must-visit…
Get Your Water Park Fix This Summer at Wet’n’Wild Toronto
On a hot summer day, a water park is the perfect destination. The largest water park in the Toronto area, Wet’n’Wild…
Rouge National Urban Park Brings Nature to the City
Maybe you haven’t visited yet, but you’ve likely heard about the massive national park set not in some remote…
Shopping and Services
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Best Experience-Based Gifts Ideas for Toronto Kids
The season of gift-giving is upon us. That means the pressure is on to find the perfect toy—for the kid whose…
What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Labour Day 2019
Labour Day weekend is here, and for kids, it’s all about one last weekend of summer play. While for parents,…
The Ultimate List of Experience Gift Ideas for Kids
What to buy for the kid who simply doesn’t need more toys? Whether it’s you own child and the toys are piling…
Parenting Advice and Answers
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Why Finding a Daycare Spot in Toronto Is So Hard
Why is it so difficult to get your child into daycare? There are quite a few reasons, but based on personal experience,…
8 Tips for End-of-Summer Savings
Feeling the end-of-summer financial crunch? Here are eight smart ways to trim your household budget just in time…
Overparenting Is the No-Fun Way To Parent
Is overparenting taking the fun and creativity out of childhood—and out of being a parent?
Family Fitness
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Sometimes it’s hard to stay as active as your kids. They’re bouncing off the walls and you just want to have…
Where to Go Skating in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver
Ice skating is a part of Canadian culture and whether you enjoy figure skating, hockey skating, power skating,…
10 Great Family Friendly Sledding Hills in Toronto
No matter how you feel about snow now that you’re a grown-up, most children love it. So, if you can’t beat ’em,…
Cool Mommy-and-Me Exercise Classes in Toronto
Have fun with your baby or child and stay in shape! Whether you want to get your pre-pregnancy body back or you’re…
Recipes and Food
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Cooking Classes for Kids
Are you always hustling to get meals on the table? Do you have what seems like a million empty mouths to feed on…
Healthy Toronto Meal Delivery Services for Families
What’s the most dreaded task of the day? If you said “making dinner” you’re not alone. The pressure of…
11 Healthy Summer Desserts to Keep Kids Hydrated
Fruits, frozen desserts, and ice pops are all great ways to keep fluid intake adequate while staying cool. Here…
7 Easy Recipes for Teaching Kids To Cook
As a chef and teacher, I have had the pleasure of working with more than 3,500 children in cooking camps, school…
Family Health
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Toronto JK Kids Can Get Free Eye Exams and Glasses this Summer
Important news for all Ontario parents: JK kids can get free exams before school starts, beginning July 1, 2014….
Family Eye Care Tips with Infographic
Your family’s eye health is important. Check out this fun and informative infographic for eye care tips for the…
Should Your Kids (and You) Get the Flu Shot or Not?
For various reasons (most of which are myths and mistakes), many parents fear the flu shot. Dr. Janice Weiss is…
10 FAQs About the Flu Shot Answered
Contemplating the flu shot? Worried about the flu? We’ve got 10 facts to read before deciding what course of…