9 DIY Advent Calendars for the Countdown to Christmas
Get your kids in the holiday spirit with a fun (and easy!) Advent calendar that you can make yourself.
Holidays
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14 Amazing Advent Calendars That Aren’t Chocolate
Counting down to the holidays is almost as much fun as Christmas morning. Or at least, it can be! With advent calendars,…
All the Santa Claus Parades in Toronto and the GTA for 2019
Here comes Santa Claus, right down… well, a main street near you! With more than a dozen Santa Claus parades…
Spooktacular Family Halloween Events Happening Around the GTA
We’re less than two weeks away from one of the biggest nights on your kids’ calendar: Halloween. But while…
Shopping and Services
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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…
Best Back-to-School Gear 2019
When I was a kid, the only thing that took the sting out of back-to-school and the end of summer was heading to…
Introducing the Help! We’ve Got Kids Family Pass
Since we first launched in 1994, Help! We’ve Got Kids has been dedicated to finding awesome local activities,…
Where To Meet New Mom Friends Near You
Four years ago, I became a mom to a baby girl. It was a beautiful time, but it was also scary. Much of the time…
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What To Do With Kids This Weekend in the GTA – December 14–15, 2019
Christmas is coming and this weekend in the GTA you can celebrate the holidays in the past, on the rails, through…
Best Indoor Playgrounds in Durham Region
As the weather gets colder, it’s great to have a few fun activities in your back pocket to keep the kids busy…
8 Fun Drop-In Activities During Winter Break in Toronto
While it’s nice to imagine our kids being so enthralled with all their new toys and books that they never utter…
12 Gifts Kids Can Make (That You’ll Actually Want to Keep!)
From toddler-friendly paint projects to cool handmade jewelry, we’ve rounded up a dozen kid-made holiday gifts…
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11 Fun Winter Birthday Party Ideas
Fun themes, activities, food, decorations, and loot bags for winter birthday parties, for boys and girls ages 0…
How to Have a Party Without All the Stuff (That the Kids Will Still Rave About)
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
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,…
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…
Camps for Kids
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Top 10 Soccer Camps & Programs for Toronto Kids
Kick off your search for the perfect soccer program or camp. You’ll find programs for kids of all ages, from…
Pop Up Day Camps Covering the CUPE Strike in Toronto & The GTA
With the impending CUPE strike potentially starting this Monday, parents across Toronto and the GTA are either…
Top 10 Kids’ Cooking Classes, Camps & Parties in Toronto
Let your kids cook up something special. You’ll find a variety of kids’ cooking and baking classes, camps and…
Last-Minute Toronto Summer Camps You Can Still Book for 2019
Still booking summer camps? No problem. We all know the early bird catches the worm, but things happen, and we…
Classes and Programs
MORE > Top 10 Soccer Camps & Programs for Toronto Kids
Kick off your search for the perfect soccer program or camp. You’ll find programs for kids of all ages, from…
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,…
Top 10 Kids’ Cooking Classes, Camps & Parties in Toronto
Let your kids cook up something special. You’ll find a variety of kids’ cooking and baking classes, camps and…
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…
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Does My Child Really Need a Tutor?
Working in the tutoring field, one of the most common questions I am asked by friends, family, and prospective…
What To Do When Your Child Hates Reading
Does your kid claim they “hate” to read? You’re not alone. Here are five helpful tips for encouraging non-readers…
What Are Educational Assessments and Why Would You Want One?
If you’ve heard of psychoeducational assessments — also called simply educational assessments — you might…
I Think My Child is Gifted. Now What?
Natalie has have found specific approaches to dealing with negative behavioural patterns in gifted children can…
Insider Guides
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MORE > Does My Child Really Need a Tutor?
Working in the tutoring field, one of the most common questions I am asked by friends, family, and prospective…
Special Needs? Learning Disability? What’s the “Right” Label?
Author Niki Sung is the mother of three children, two with disabilities. She was an educator for 10 years, teaching…
How To Teach Kids About Remembrance Day
How to help kids understand the significance of Remembrance Day. Seven meaningful activities appropriate for school-age…
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…
Family Fitness
MORE > 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…
Where to Take Your Kids Swimming Outdoors in the GTA
All leisure swimming at Toronto’s outdoor pools is 100% free all summer long, so go ahead and dive right into…
How to Keep Kids Active in Cold-Weather Months
With colder weather comes the challenge of how to keep our kids active. Here are 9 ideas for getting kids moving…
8 Ways Yoga Benefits Kids (Beyond Just Physical Health)
Ready, set, downward-facing dog! Yoga benefits kids in so many ways: here are eight advantages to practicing yoga…