Tired of craft supplies on your kitchen table and action figures underfoot" Rebecca Simon of Toronto-based kids interior design firm Maison Ellie shares her tips for finally getting that playroom organized.
1. Purge and sort
Studies show that a...
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Alleyn?s adapt to the new normal with a unique take on their ?Experience of Work? week in times of COVID-19.
In Summer Term, Year 11 pupils would usually embark on a week in an industry that interests them. With lockdown upon them, the Careers team... -
The laundry room is a boring place. Nobody wants to do the laundry. Nobody does the laundry with excitement. It is just a task we have to finish. It is a chore.
But there is no reason to think of the laundry room as some kind of a prison. You can... -
Worried your kids’ face masks will suffer the same fate as those mittens in the lost and found" Give them somewhere to put it. Hip bags, waist packs, belt bags or fanny packs for kids? whatever name you call them by, they’re the perfect place... -
How do you choose a haircut for your toddler boy" Well, for starters, you need to consider his hair type, his personality, and his style. Do not try to impose a haircut that doesn?t fit his style.
And keep in mind it is a good idea to get your... -
Hair masks work in the same way as face masks. They nourish and hydrate your skin and boost the condition and health of your hair. We refer to hair masks as a deep conditioning treatment. Or sometimes, we call them intensive hair... -
Little girls start asking for haircuts and hairstyles as early as 1 year old. By the time they are two, most of them ask their mothers to style their hair. Well, with that in mind, we have some ideas what to do with toddler?s hair.
We have ideas... -
Kids love forts. They love playing with them. The only downside is they cannot build them easily. Young kids need a hand in building their fort. And that is where you come in.
Today, we will talk about different projects about building a fort. The... -
Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup next month, and of course that means, more options for kids! There?s a handful of titles to look forward to in September, including great picks for kids like... -
As 550,000 pupils receive their GCSE results, which are based entirely on assessment this year, Jo Cameron, Head of all-girls’ Queenswood School in Hertfordshire, gives her verdict…
“Now the grades are out, I feel it is important that pupils... -
If there?s a silver lining to this pandemic and the restrictions imposed on our personal liberties, it?s that I am learning what involuntary loneliness feels like. It?s a lesson that my son Carter, who was born with Down syndrome, has always... -
You may have heard the phrase ?decolonize your bookshelf? recently, but what does it mean" It means that the history of colonialism and white supremacy pervades almost every aspect of our lives, including our libraries. No matter your background,... -
As the wearing of non-medical grade masks slowly becomes part of the new normal, it’s important to find a mask that’s designed to fit smaller faces. Here, we’ve rounded up some washable options that are currently in stock. (Note: with such... -
As September approaches and schools prepare to reopen, there are concerns for children, including the risk they might spread COVID-19, their mental health, abuse in the home and access to technology.
These concerns largely focus on children?s... -
To say that 2020 has been a strange year would be an understatement. Somewhere in between the months of lockdown, global protests and general unrest experienced pretty much everywhere in the world, I?ve been trying to prepare my... -
First time making school lunches" Dietitian and mom of two Jennifer Baum shares five of her favourite bento box meal ideas?one for each day of the week!
1. Sandwich Sushi Rolls
Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Baum
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With temperatures soaring but summer holidays looking a little different this year, we round up the best paddling pools for kids to splash around in at home.
It’s safe to say Summer 2020 hasn’t... -
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Baby on the way or thoughts of one soon" Congrats! You?ve got a lot on your mind between medical appointments, developmental milestones and planning for your baby?s debut. Advice from friends and the pile of books... -
With the school year kicking into high gear once again, you’re going to be pretty busy rushing to pick-up and chauffeuring your kid to all their extracurricular activities. If you don’t have time to prepare all the cute Pinterest-worthy snacks... -