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The Best Local Shops in Toronto For Holiday Shopping

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Marianne Wright

There’s something so satisfying when you shop local. Sure, staying home in your pyjamas with a hot cup of coco…

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The Best Family-Friendly Skating Rinks in Toronto

Posted on December 3, 2019 (December 7, 2020) by hwgk
young girl skating on an outdoor ice rink

Winter is always more fun when you get outside and try to enjoy the ice and snow! The whole family can have fun…

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14 Amazing Advent Calendars That Aren’t Chocolate

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Marianne Wright

Counting down to the holidays is almost as much fun as Christmas morning. Or at least, it can be! With advent calendars,…

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Toronto’s Best Holiday Markets and Christmas Craft Fairs 2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 (November 22, 2019) by hwgk
Best Toronto Christmas Markets 2019

Find one-of-a-kind gifts for kids, moms, dads, and grandparents this year at Toronto’s best artisan and handmade…

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A Great Experience Gift for Kids: Ross Petty’s Lil’ Red Robin Hood

Posted on November 19, 2019 (November 19, 2019) by Ally Lazare
Article: A Great Experience Gift for Kids: Ross Petty's Lil’ Red Robin Hood

Giving and getting toys and games for the holidays is fun, there’s no denying it. But sometimes, all the…

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Best Experience-Based Gifts Ideas for Toronto Kids

Posted on November 15, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by hwgk
Article: Experiential Gifts for Kids Who Have It All

The season of gift-giving is upon us. That means the pressure is on to find the perfect toy—for the kid whose…

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Toronto’s Top 2019 Christmas Events for Families

Posted on November 14, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by Shannon Kelly

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

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Special Needs? Learning Disability? What’s the “Right” Label?

Posted on November 11, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by Shannon Kelly
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Author Niki Sung is the mother of three children, two with disabilities. She was an educator for 10 years, teaching…

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5 Important Things Parents Can Do With a TFSA

Posted on November 1, 2019 (November 1, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
5 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…

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

Posted on October 30, 2019 (November 6, 2019) by Shannon Kelly

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

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Best Drop-In Indoor Playgrounds in Toronto & the GTA

Posted on October 29, 2019 (October 30, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
Best Indoor Playgrounds in Toronto for Drop-In Play

When it’s too rainy, too cold, or too hot to play outside, indoor playgrounds provide a fun way for kids…

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Best Indoor Playgrounds in York Region

Posted on October 28, 2019 (December 5, 2019) by Marianne Wright

When it’s raining or snowing outside and your kids are bouncing off the walls, there are no better words in the…

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Awesome Birthday Party Venues on Toronto’s East End

Posted on October 24, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by hwgk

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What Are Educational Assessments and Why Would You Want One?

Posted on October 23, 2019 (October 23, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
Young girl doing an exercise in a therapy session

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

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Best Indoor Playgrounds in Durham Region

Posted on October 21, 2019 (December 5, 2019) by Marianne Wright

As the weather gets colder, it’s great to have a few fun activities in your back pocket to keep the kids busy…

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Spooktacular Family Halloween Events Happening Around the GTA

Posted on October 18, 2019 (October 21, 2019) by Marianne Wright

We’re less than two weeks away from one of the biggest nights on your kids’ calendar: Halloween. But while…

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Spooktacular Halloween 2019 Events Happening in Ottawa

Posted on October 16, 2019 (October 16, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
Ottawa Halloween Events – Help! We've Got Kids

Boo! Halloween is full of thrills and chills, but for little ones, some gentler entertainment is called for. Head…

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In-Person Santa Visits in 2020 – What’s On and What’s Cancelled in Toronto & GTA

Posted on October 15, 2019 (December 8, 2020) by Shannon Kelly
Santa Claus waving at camera

Most years, you can drop in at nearly any shopping mall or holiday event leading up to December 25 for a photo…

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Pop Up Day Camps Covering the CUPE Strike in Toronto & The GTA

Posted on October 4, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by Marianne Wright

With the impending CUPE strike potentially starting this Monday, parents across Toronto and the GTA are either…

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If Your Kid Loves Art, This Competition is for Them

Posted on October 4, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by Marianne Wright

If your kids can’t get enough crayons, markers, and paints, have we got the perfect activity for you! The Canadian…

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Toronto Kids’ Birthday Party Places on a Budget

Posted on October 3, 2019 (March 4, 2020) by hwgk
Toronto Budget Birthday Party Places for Kids

Throwing a birthday party can be time consuming and expensive. Thankfully, Toronto offers a bunch of great options…

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Get a Sneak Peek at the New Dr. Seuss Experience in Toronto

Posted on October 2, 2019 (January 22, 2020) by Shannon Kelly
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Update: Now extended through March 22, 2020! This fall, you can step into a fantastical, Seuss-tastical world at…

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Tutoring and After-School Help for Toronto Kids

Posted on September 30, 2019 (January 22, 2020) by Marianne Wright

Tutoring is a great solution for so many different reasons. Even if your child is doing well in class, tutoring…

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Yes, Smaller Classes Are Better for (Some) Kids

Posted on September 24, 2019 (September 26, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
Smaller Classes Do Benefit Some Kids – Help! We've Got Kids

Smaller classes just sound better—but are they, really? In Canada, class size has been top of mind the past…

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How To Throw a Fall Fair Birthday Party

Posted on September 23, 2019 (September 23, 2019) by hwgk

Let autumn be your inspiration for a fall-themed birthday that’s full of fun! Great ideas for games, food, loot…

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Toronto’s Can’t-Miss Kids’ Concerts & Family Shows This Fall

Posted on September 20, 2019 (September 30, 2019) by Marianne Wright

The leaves are starting to turn, the weather is getting cooler, the kids are inside and underfoot and looking for…

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22 Free Things To Do with Kids in Toronto in Fall 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019 (September 18, 2019) by Shannon Kelly
Free Things To Do this Fall with Kids in Toronto

Autumn is a lovely time to get out and explore. It’s still nice enough to wander about, but not so hot that you’re…

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5 Ottawa Apple Orchards We Love

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Marianne Wright

Family fun doesn’t get much better than apple picking—it’s one of our fave annual traditions. The…

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Best Places To Go Apple-Picking in the GTA in 2020

Posted on September 12, 2019 (October 2, 2020) by hwgk
Best Places To Go Apple-Picking in the GTA

Wondering where you can go apple-picking around Toronto this fall? We’ve got you covered, with farms and orchards…

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15 Things To Do With Kids in Toronto This Fall

Posted on September 10, 2019 (September 10, 2019) by Marianne Wright

The kids are back in school, the weather has started to cool, and Starbucks has been serving Pumpkin Spiced everything…

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