If you’re as passionate as I am about raising your family in a non-toxic environment, you will love this organization….
Interview – Environmental Defence
Summer Vacation and the Dreaded “Summer Slide”
Summer offers a host of new and exciting activities. Yet, with summer vacation comes the dreaded possibility of…
Sun Protection Tips For Any Age
Teaching kids to be sun smart is important – here are eight tips to keep in mind this summer to better protect…
New School
As this school year comes to an end, read this brave ten year old’s story about starting a new school, feeling…
How To Keep Kids Safe Around the Pool this Summer
Having a pool is a pleasure, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Here’s are some tips for ensuring your pool is…
Sun Safety and Prevention of Skin Cancer
No tan is a healthy tan. Here are the straight facts about sun safety and skin cancer prevention…
Birthday Party Blues
Whenever I have to plan one of my kids’ birthday parties, I break out in hives. I don’t know what it is, but…
Baby Gates – What You Need To Know
Your infant is suddenly on her way to being a toddler. And she is crawling and moving at surprising speed. Suddenly…
MY FATHER WROTE MY ENGLISH PAPER…AND I ONLY GOT A C!
As parents, we want our children to be successful. But, where do we draw the line? How can we effectively help…
Capturing The Moment, Not Just The Photo
Here are some tips to get the best photos of all your summer adventures…
A Bucket List – of Sorts
Introducing Jennifer Hamilton, our new Editor in Chief here at Help! We’ve Got Kids.
Should your little athlete take a break from their sport?
Should your little athlete take a break from their sport? This is a question so many parents ask themselves as…
How To Find the Best Deals on Baby Gear
As new parent there are numerous purchases to prepare for that bundle of joy. There are simple ways to cut the…
How Camp Helps Kids Develop Curiosity About Nature
With the rise in nature deficit disorder, it’s important for parents and educators to show children how to understand…
Outstanding Oven Fries
These oven fries are crispy, crunchy, salty, spicy and delicious.
The Conflict: What Does It Tell Us About Feminism
I am sure we have all been discussing The Conflict, the new controversial novel by a French “Feminist” about…
Earth Rangers Rally Behind 7-Year Old Eco Hero
Seven year-old Winter Slade saw an Earth Rangers’ Bring Back the Wild Birthday Party public service announcement…
Teaching My Kids to Give
The other night I had the opportunity to bring my children to the launch of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation…
Schools Role In Restoring Calm
When it comes to restoring calm, what role do the adults in a child’s school play? Especially when the conflict…
Homemade Sprinkles How-To
Learn how to make homemade sprinkles — tasty and easy to do!
Exercise Your Brain
As humans age, our thought processes get slower which can have an effect on our language. We are slower to respond….
What You Need To Know About Exercising During Pregnancy
Samantha Montpetit-Huynh (Core Expectations) talks about the “what-ifs”, “not-sures” and the “but-my-doctor-saids”…
The Oxygen Mask Project
Welcome to #TheYearOfTheOxygenMask… a project aimed at giving parents a place to feel supported when they take…
Three Of My Favourite Things
Some people keep the best finds to themselves (like cool find hoarders). Not me. I LOVE telling people about new…
Simple (Green) Toy Storage
Old coffee canisters repurposed as fun new toy/puzzle/craft containers!
Bob Greene Shares Tips To Help Parents Live Their Best Life
We had the pleasure of interviewing Best Life founder and creator Bob Greene. For more than half of his nearly…
Make Lunch a Kid Activity
Make lunch a kid activity by having them make a list of lunch foods they like to eat. Caroline Fernandez shares…
Bully: A Call To Action
I saw the movie “Bully” last week and I left the theatre filled with sorrow and rage. The movie was more powerful…
My New Found Love of Yoga
When I was (slightly) younger, I did the occasional yoga class, but always decided it was a waste of time. Not…
I’m So Sorry
The word sorry tends to become lodged somewhere between my brain and my vocal chords. It’s a difficult word to…