When Sandra Blitz was 22 weeks pregnant with her first child, she stood up from lying on the couch and was overcome by pain radiating down her leg, which was swollen and purplish. She phoned her husband, who was in surgical training at the time, and...
As a teacher and a mom, I was heartbroken when I heard that remote learning might remain a permanent option in Ontario, post-COVID. Of course I’m grateful for virtual learning right now?it’s the safest option for our kids and our educators when... -
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stole the show in a new video released by their parents, Prince William and Kate, to mark their 10th anniversary on April 29. The home movie (which is significantly more glamorous than our family... -
Flowers are nice, but why not give her something that will last well past May 9th this year"
From punchy spring fashions to indulgent makeup, these gifts are designed to spoil Mom and help her find joy in life?s simple pleasures this Mother?s Day.... -
When the federal government announced its blockbuster national child care investment in the budget last week, we were stoked. As child care advocates and parents ourselves, we have never seen such a huge amount of money devoted to making universal... -
A guide to bursaries and scholarships and why they are essential in helping exceptional students reach their full potential, an explanation as to how scholarship assessments are conducted from Dorothy MacGinty, headmistress of Kilgraston, and a case... -
David Rettew is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and associate professor of psychiatry and paediatrics at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. His new book, -
We find out how five independent school alumni are thriving on their chosen career paths, in spite of the impact of a global pandemic
Independent school alumni from Trinity School, Warwick School, Harrogate Ladies’ College, The Leys School and... -
Everything you need to make your garden fun for your kids and turn into a playground of their dreams.
As the days get longer and the sun (slowly) heats up, why not make your garden the perfect playground for your kids to socialise and safely... -
If you’re on Facebook or Instagram and you’re a parent, chances are your news feed is inundated with ads from Outschool. Like me, you probably scrolled by, glancing at it, but not giving it much thought. But a few weeks ago, as I thought about... -
For any number of reasons, you may have found yourself needing to pump breast milk for some or all of your baby?s feedings. And, if you?re like most parents, you were probably unaware that there?s a whole world of techniques, equipment, and routines... -
New content is coming to Disney+! The streaming service from Disney has announced which TV shows and movies will be added to its lineup next month and we?ve chosen the five titles we?re most excited about?including Emma Stone’s turn as Cruella de... -
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 are only a handful of titles to look forward to in May, but don’t let that discourage... -
Big boy alert! Prince William and Kate shared a new photo of Prince Louis on the eve of his third birthday, taken outside of their home at Kensington Palace, and we’re melting. Their youngest posed perched on his balance bike, proudly wearing his... -
When news spread that we had officially entered pandemic territory and schools were ordered to close their doors, a friend texted me with words that instantly made my palms sweat and my heart race: “I?m going to the dollar store to stock up on... -
We have two blue bins in our house: One is a standard recycling bin and the other contains recyclables that my daughter collects for crafts. In this second bin, you?ll find toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes and egg cartons, which she happily... -
?My level of clean is a little bit? different,? says Sarah McAllister, laughing into the phone. That is to say it?s spotless, thorough and?as the Go Clean Co founder?s 1.5 million Instagram followers would attest?totally enthralling.
Though... -
In honour of Earth Day, we tried out a new, zero-waste kids? fashion company called Mini-Cycle. The Montreal-headquartered mail-in consignment company has a beautifully curated selection of clothing and accessories, from baby to big kid. Their... -
For World Earth Day, Margaret Perry, chair of the eco committee at Claremont School in East Sussex, explains why when it comes to green initiatives, the pandemic has given pupils real pause for thought
With today being World Earth Day, it feels... -