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Shannon Kelly

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Classes and Programs

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Fun Online After-School Programs for Kids in Winter 2021

In-person weekend and after-school programs are still very much tentative due to COVID, but you can book virtual…

January 6, 2021 by Shannon Kelly

Outdoor Nature Programs for Toronto Kids in Winter 2021

These winter programs for Toronto kids are all about nature. Book early, since they are some of the few 2021 in-person…

December 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Fun Kids’ Virtual Camps and Online Workshops for Winter Break 2020

Beat boredom this winter break with virtual camps for kids. With an internet connection and tablet or computer,…

December 3, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Birthday Parties

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Best Kids’ Virtual Birthday Parties You Can Book Online

Planning kids’ parties during a global pandemic is a challenge. But some party providers have risen to that challenge…

February 15, 2021 by Shannon Kelly

How to Host an Awesome Online Birthday Party for Kids

You might be worried about your child whose birthday is coming up. Listen up! Don’t despair that your child’s…

February 15, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Casa Loma’s New Escape Game Is Unique, Family-Friendly Fun

Casa Loma’s new family-friendly escape adventure, The Dragon’s Song, is no ordinary escape room. Like…

November 6, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

The Best Birthday Loot Bag Ideas for Kids This Year

Who knew that one of the most challenging parenting tasks would be coming up with fun, affordable, interesting…

August 28, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Camps

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Outdoor Nature Programs for Toronto Kids in Winter 2021

These winter programs for Toronto kids are all about nature. Book early, since they are some of the few 2021 in-person…

December 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

2020 In-Person Winter Break Camps for Kids in York Region

Sign up for an in-person (not-virtual) camp for kids in the York Region for winter break 2020. Book early — these…

November 25, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Fun Kids’ Virtual Camps and Online Workshops for Winter Break 2020

Beat boredom this winter break with virtual camps for kids. With an internet connection and tablet or computer,…

December 3, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Education

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Outdoor Nature Programs for Toronto Kids in Winter 2021

These winter programs for Toronto kids are all about nature. Book early, since they are some of the few 2021 in-person…

December 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

How To Raise a Leader: 5 Awesome Leadership Programs for Canadian Kids

When it comes to preparing kids for the real world beyond school, it’s not necessarily the writing, reading,…

November 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

In-Person After-School Programs in North York for Fall 2020

Looking for an in-person activity for after-school, weekend, or homeschool this fall? Take your pick from sports,…

September 29, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Family Fun

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Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Toronto (With Kids!)

Head to the farm to harvest your own Christmas tree! This is a fun family tradition that can include wagon rides,…

November 20, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

The Best Summer Activities for Kids in Toronto

Think summer is cancelled? Think again. Even though summer 2020 is definitely not typical, there are still many…

July 22, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What’s Open for Families During Stage 2 in Toronto & the GTA

Nearly all of Ontario, apart from the Windsor area, has now moved to Stage 2. What does this mean in terms of how…

July 16, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Splash Pads, Pools, and Camping Allowed To Open in Most of Ontario

If you were worried about summer fun being entirely cancelled for 2020, things are looking up. On June 8, Ontario…

June 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Health and Safety

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How To Ease Your Kids’ Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to care for your mental health and your kids during times of crisis is something we’ve all come face-to-face…

April 1, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

What Does Social Distancing Mean With Kids?

In the midst of concerns about COVID-19, a day home with the kids doesn’t mean what it did a few weeks ago….

March 18, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What Are Educational Assessments and Why Would You Want One?

If you’ve heard of psychoeducational assessments — also called simply educational assessments — you might…

October 23, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Shopping and Services

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What’s Open for Families During Stage 2 in Toronto & the GTA

Nearly all of Ontario, apart from the Windsor area, has now moved to Stage 2. What does this mean in terms of how…

July 16, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Child-Care Centres and Summer Day Camps Can Reopen in Ontario

Child-care centres and day camps in Ontario can reopen this week if they meet health protocols put in place by…

June 10, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Splash Pads, Pools, and Camping Allowed To Open in Most of Ontario

If you were worried about summer fun being entirely cancelled for 2020, things are looking up. On June 8, Ontario…

June 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Labour Day 2020

Labour Day weekend is here, and this year is definitely feels a bit different. With no CNE this year, physical…

September 3, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Family Fitness

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What Does Social Distancing Mean With Kids?

In the midst of concerns about COVID-19, a day home with the kids doesn’t mean what it did a few weeks ago….

March 18, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

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…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Where To Try Drop-In Rock Climbing With Kids in Mississauga and Markham

This post is brought to you by Hub Climbing.  Indoor rock climbing is a fun and kid-friendly sport. Kids love…

July 15, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Holidays

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Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Toronto (With Kids!)

Head to the farm to harvest your own Christmas tree! This is a fun family tradition that can include wagon rides,…

November 20, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Best Free Things To Do During Winter Break 2019

Winter break is on and school is out—now what? There are plenty of amazing shows to see, museums to visit, and…

December 17, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Toronto’s Top 2019 Christmas Events for Families

Keep the holiday cheer going long after December 25 with 13 fun family-friendly events this Christmas!

February 13, 2020 by Amanda Wood and Shannon Kelly

What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Labour Day 2020

Labour Day weekend is here, and this year is definitely feels a bit different. With no CNE this year, physical…

September 3, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Parenting

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Child-Care Centres and Summer Day Camps Can Reopen in Ontario

Child-care centres and day camps in Ontario can reopen this week if they meet health protocols put in place by…

June 10, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Splash Pads, Pools, and Camping Allowed To Open in Most of Ontario

If you were worried about summer fun being entirely cancelled for 2020, things are looking up. On June 8, Ontario…

June 9, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What Does Social Distancing Mean With Kids?

In the midst of concerns about COVID-19, a day home with the kids doesn’t mean what it did a few weeks ago….

March 18, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

5 Important Things Parents Can Do With a TFSA

This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…

November 1, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

House and Home

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Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Toronto (With Kids!)

Head to the farm to harvest your own Christmas tree! This is a fun family tradition that can include wagon rides,…

November 20, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

30+ Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Can Do ALONE While You Work at Home

Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…

August 27, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

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…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Insider Guides

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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…

July 15, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Summer Fun

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The Best Summer Activities for Kids in Toronto

Think summer is cancelled? Think again. Even though summer 2020 is definitely not typical, there are still many…

July 22, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

At-Home Virtual Summer Sports & Dance Camps for Kids

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many sports camps and dance studios are opting to move instruction online for summer…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What’s Open for Families During Stage 2 in Toronto & the GTA

Nearly all of Ontario, apart from the Windsor area, has now moved to Stage 2. What does this mean in terms of how…

July 16, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Child-Care Centres and Summer Day Camps Can Reopen in Ontario

Child-care centres and day camps in Ontario can reopen this week if they meet health protocols put in place by…

June 10, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Arts and Crafts

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30+ Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Can Do ALONE While You Work at Home

Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…

August 27, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

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…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

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…

March 13, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Baby and Pregnancy

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Child-Care Centres and Summer Day Camps Can Reopen in Ontario

Child-care centres and day camps in Ontario can reopen this week if they meet health protocols put in place by…

June 10, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

Special Needs

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What Are Educational Assessments and Why Would You Want One?

If you’ve heard of psychoeducational assessments — also called simply educational assessments — you might…

October 23, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

Family Health

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How To Ease Your Kids’ Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to care for your mental health and your kids during times of crisis is something we’ve all come face-to-face…

April 1, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

What Does Social Distancing Mean With Kids?

In the midst of concerns about COVID-19, a day home with the kids doesn’t mean what it did a few weeks ago….

March 18, 2020 by Shannon Kelly

What Are Educational Assessments and Why Would You Want One?

If you’ve heard of psychoeducational assessments — also called simply educational assessments — you might…

October 23, 2019 by Shannon Kelly

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