When my daughter was a baby, every car ride ended in tears?hers, and often mine. She could only entertain herself for a few minutes before starting to wail. It was so bad that for a while, we tried to just stay close to home, going to local... -

Two of my three kids failed to learn to read in public school. We did all the right things?filled our house with books, read to them as babies, enrolled them in preschool programs and sat with them in the evenings as they muddled through their early... -

September 30 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known?in many elementary schools and communities?as Orange Shirt Day. It?s meant for people to reflect on the history of residential schools, and the survivors that live on... -

Created for  MadeGood. Founded in 2013 by siblings Nima, Salma and Sahba Fotovat, MadeGood is a Canadian company as dedicated to creating tasty treats?certified B Corporations lead the pack, using their profits and growth to promote good. B... -

1. One and done Photo: Didymos The DidyKlick is a great all-purpose carrier from infancy to toddler years (no newborn insert needed). Because it combines the comfort of a woven wrap (the criss-cross X on your back) with the structure of a carrier... -

Created by Mediaplanet This article was made possible with support from ModernaTx The fall season is upon us and with it brings a lot of unknowns about the ever-changing COVID-19 variants. In this climate of uncertainty, vaccination will be key... -

New parents tend to follow certain trends when it comes to naming their babies, whether it’s intentional or not. (How many Arlos, Oscars, Finns and Emmas are in your kid’s daycare class right now" And how many of you are named Jessica,... -

When the COVID-19 vaccine became available to teenagers in Canada back in May of 2021, many parents rejoiced. After all, being vaccinated is highly protective against the nasty virus, which has now taken the lives of more than 27,000 people in... -

In addition to new running shoes, masks and hand sanitizer for her three kids, ages 4, 7 and 9, Toronto mom Mandy Hergott* bought some rapid antigen test kits as part of her back-to-school shopping. “It won?t replace the proper lab test but in... -

While we love the nostalgia of watching our kids find surprise goodies in their McDonald’s Happy Meals, we know all too well that each plastic trinket will be yet another addition to their army of unused toys?and further harm our planet in the... -

Babywearing is a great way to keep your little one close, happy and secure while supporting their intense need for attachment in the early weeks and months?they just want to snuggle up and recreate the womb! It often leads to a calmer baby?and a... -

Motherhood starts when that faint line appears on a pregnancy test, setting into motion a series of transformative changes, both physical and emotional, ugly and beautiful, raw and unrelenting. We’re so used to seeing Instagram versions of the... -

If you’ve got kids in the house and an Instagram addiction, you’ve likely heard of the elusive Nugget play couch, the unicorn of the children’s furniture world. The versatile, modular sofa lets little ones get creative by building elaborate... -

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Original and often quirky independent school traditions are widespread  ? enabling the sector to live up to its name, says Katie Hughes Pupils sliding down staircases in great halls, launching Cadbury?s Creme Eggs from trebuchets or pillow fighting... -

Gordonstoun?s Principal Lisa Kerr reveals how the school created a bespoke reintegration programme for pupils returning to boarding life after the second lockdown, an impressive feat which has earned the school the title as finalist in our... -

Created for St. John?s Ronald McDonald House,? says Nadine. Located right next to the hospital, the Ronald McDonald House in St. John?s  has fifteen bedrooms with private washrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, playrooms and laundry facilities.... -

Erica Sears, admissions manager at The King?s School, Chester, offers advice on how to go about finding the right independent school for your child in the new normal Finding the right independent school for your child is one of the most important... -

Whilst taking in the surroundings and facilities on offer, there may be many questions running through your mind on a school open day. What are the class sizes" How do the exam results fair compared to other schools" Is there a variety of... -